VehicleVerdict

GMC M6500 years to avoid

Across 1973–1980, no single M6500 year stands out as one to avoid by our thresholds. The 1980 drew the most complaints; 1980 the fewest.

0

Total complaints

3

Recall campaigns

1973–1980

Years covered

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Years to avoid

Complaints by model year

GMC M6500 NHTSA complaints by model year1 complaints1973: 0 complaints1974: 0 complaints1980: 0 complaints
GMC M6500 NHTSA complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Every M6500 year

YearComplaintsRecalls
198001
197402
197301

Common questions

What is the best year for the GMC M6500?

By complaint volume, 1980 has the cleanest NHTSA record among M6500 years with enough data to compare.

How many recalls does the GMC M6500 have?

Across all model years, the M6500 has 3 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 consumer complaints on file.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.