GMC VIN Decoder

Decode any 17-character GMC VIN (1981 and newer): year, model, trim, engine, plant and safety equipment from NHTSA's official decoder, plus recall campaigns and owner complaints for that model year.

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Brushed metal VIN plate on a dark dashboard with a streak of blue light across it

Popular GMC models

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Sierra 15008,912 complaints · 61 recalls Yukon5,941 complaints · 76 recalls Acadia5,568 complaints · 38 recalls Sierra4,182 complaints · 57 recalls Yukon XL3,355 complaints · 57 recalls Terrain3,122 complaints · 22 recalls Jimmy2,720 complaints · 26 recalls Envoy2,646 complaints · 27 recalls Sierra 25001,820 complaints · 47 recalls Suburban1,819 complaints · 20 recalls Canyon1,434 complaints · 31 recalls Sonoma1,345 complaints · 15 recalls

GMC in NHTSA’s records

22GMC models in our data

46,217owner complaints filed with NHTSA

375recall campaigns covering these models

Most-recalled GMC models

Yukon: 76 recalls Sierra 1500: 61 recalls Sierra: 57 recalls Yukon XL: 57 recalls Acadia: 38 recalls Envoy: 27 recalls Jimmy: 26 recalls Terrain: 22 recalls

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Reading a GMC VIN

A GMC VIN follows the same federal 17-character format as every vehicle sold in the US since the 1981 model year. The first three characters are the World Manufacturer Identifier, positions 4–8 are GMC's own codes for the model line, body, engine and restraints, position 9 is the check digit, position 10 is the model year and position 11 is the assembly plant.

Because positions 4–8 are maker-specific, the decoder above asks NHTSA's vPIC catalog to translate them, then matches the year, make and model to GMC's recall campaigns and owner complaints. For a position-by-position walkthrough see how to read a VIN; for the year letter, use the model-year code chart.

GMC VIN decoder FAQ

Where is the VIN on a GMC?

On a GMC car, SUV or light truck, look through the windshield at the driver's-side corner of the dashboard, or read the label on the driver's door jamb. It is also on the title, registration and insurance card. Our guide shows where to find the VIN on each body type.

How do I find the model year from a GMC VIN?

Look at the 10th character. For cars, SUVs and light trucks, a letter in position 7 means the 2010–2039 cycle and a number means 1980–2009, so the same letter can point to two years 30 years apart.

Does a GMC VIN decoder show recalls?

It shows the recall campaigns NHTSA lists for that GMC model year (375 campaigns across the GMC models in our data). Whether your specific vehicle still needs a repair is only shown by NHTSA's VIN lookup or a GMC dealer.

Which GMC models have the most complaints filed with NHTSA?

In our data: Sierra 1500 (8,912), Yukon (5,941), Acadia (5,568). Counts are owner reports across all model years, not failure rates; popular models draw more reports.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Data sources

NHTSA vPIC VIN decoder (DecodeVinValues)
Queried live when you decode · public domain
NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026
US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026
NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Processing

We send your VIN to NHTSA vPIC and show the fields it returns; empty fields are hidden by default.
Recalls and complaints are matched by the decoded year, make and model, not by your VIN.

Limitations

Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Reference text reviewed by the Vehicle Data Desk.

Changelog

2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.

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