GMC S Series years to avoid
The GMC S Series years to avoid are 1995, 2002 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1994 is the cleanest year on record.
122
Total complaints
1
Recall campaigns
1992–2002
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
S Series years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | High complaint rate | 67 | |
| 2002 | High complaint rate | 53 |
Every S Series year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002avoid | 53 | 0 | |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 | |
| 1995avoid | 67 | 1 | |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1993 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1992 | 0 | 1 |
Common questions
What are the worst GMC S Series years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the S Series years to avoid are 1995, 2002. The cleanest year on record is 1994.
What is the best year for the GMC S Series?
By complaint volume, 1994 has the cleanest NHTSA record among S Series years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the GMC S Series have?
Across all model years, the S Series has 1 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 122 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.