GMC Van Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the GMC Van (1994–1994) that have at least 5 complaints. 1994 has the most, with 6. Across all years, the part named most often is brakes (2 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Van model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 6 | — | 0 | 1 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Brakes2 33%
- Tires1 17%
- Suspension1 17%
- Exterior lighting1 17%
- Air bags1 17%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
1994: “Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer to correct a defect in the ABS system which was repaired but later dealer told consumer that he needed a brake pressure modulator valve, consumer feels GM should pay for the repair of the modulator. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #552958, filed 2000-07Other GMC models
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2,712 complaintsGMC Envoy
2,456 complaintsGMC Yukon XL
2,442 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology