GMC C35 years to avoid
Across 1972–1996, no single C35 year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 1996 drew the most complaints; 1995 the fewest.
7
Total complaints
34
Recall campaigns
1972–1996
Years covered
0
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Every C35 year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 3 | 6 | |
| 1995 | 0 | 8 | |
| 1994 | 2 | 9 | |
| 1993 | 0 | 2 | |
| 1992 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1991 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1990 | 0 | 2 | |
| 1989 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1988 | 1 | 2 | |
| 1987 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1986 | 0 | 3 | |
| 1985 | 1 | 3 | |
| 1984 | 0 | 3 | |
| 1978 | 0 | 2 | |
| 1973 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1972 | 0 | 1 |
Common questions
What is the best year for the GMC C35?
By complaint volume, 1995 has the cleanest NHTSA record among C35 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the GMC C35 have?
Across all model years, the C35 has 34 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 7 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.