The GMCW-SERIES appears in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database with 2 consumer safety complaints and 1 recall campaign across 2 model years (2002–2004).
That averages roughly 1 complaint per model year. Report counts can differ between model years for many reasons; this dataset does not establish the cause of a difference.
Complaint volume on a nameplate alone is not a reliability verdict: a long-running bestseller can accumulate more filings than a low-volume niche model because more vehicles are on the road. The table below shows report counts and published NHTSA crash-test ratings side by side for each model year.
NHTSA has 2 investigation files tied to this model.
Investigation records, complaint reports, and recall campaigns each provide different context. Use the official NHTSA VIN lookup and the underlying notices to research a specific vehicle; PlainCars does not infer a vehicle-risk or pricing conclusion from these records.
The GMC W-SERIES has received 2 NHTSA complaints spanning model years 2002 to 2004, with 1 recalls. That averages about 1 complaints per model year.
What years of GMC W-SERIES are available?▼
PlainCars has complaint and recall data for the GMC W-SERIES from 2002 to 2004 (2 model years). Select any year to see component-level complaint breakdowns and safety ratings.
Does the GMC W-SERIES have safety ratings?▼
NHTSA safety ratings (NCAP 5-star program) are available for many GMC W-SERIES model years from 2011 onward. Select a specific year to see front crash, side crash, and rollover ratings where available.
What are the most common GMC W-SERIES complaints?▼
NHTSA complaints for the GMC W-SERIES are categorized by component, common areas include engine, transmission, electrical system, airbags, and brakes. Select a model year for a detailed component-by-component breakdown.
How do I check if my GMC W-SERIES has been recalled?▼
Visit the year-specific page on PlainCars to see all recalls for your model year, or enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov for official recall status and available remedies.
Data sources
Data vintage: August 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Every figure on PlainCars is rendered directly from NHTSA complaint and safety data, no
number is typed in by an editor. GMC W-SERIES totals are aggregated from the linked NHTSA model-year rows; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our
editorial standards & corrections policy, the
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report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.
