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GMC VIN decoder

GMC is General Motors' truck and utility brand. It sells the Canyon, Sierra and Sierra HD pickups, the Terrain, Acadia and Yukon SUVs, the Savana van, and electric models including the Sierra EV and the HUMMER EV pickup and SUV.

Decode a GMC VIN

Enter all 17 characters to see the build details NHTSA holds and the recalls for that model year.

  • 102 model pages
  • 434 recall campaigns
  • 44,316 owner complaints
  • model years 1995–2026
  • 22 WMI codes in vPIC
  • origin: United States

GMC at a glance

NHTSA data
GMC: key facts from NHTSA data
Country of originUnited States
RegionNorth America
NHTSA recall and complaint dataYes, model years 1995–2026
WMI codes in NHTSA vPIC22
Model pages102
Other model names in NHTSA data54
Vehicle recall campaigns434
Owner complaints44,316
Complaints reporting a crash2,089 (4.7%)
Complaints reporting a fire626 (1.4%)
Complaints reporting an injury1,326 (3.0%)
Complaints reporting a death45 (0.1%)
Data updatedSeptember 25, 2026

About GMC VINs

The HUMMER EV is sold as a GMC, not under a separate Hummer brand, so a new HUMMER EV decodes with GMC as the make. It is built at GM's Factory Zero in Detroit-Hamtramck alongside the Sierra EV. GM's model-year 2026 VIN standard places the Sierra at Fort Wayne Assembly in Indiana, Silao in Mexico and Oshawa in Canada, the Sierra HD at Flint, Michigan, the Yukon at Arlington, Texas, the Acadia at Lansing Delta Township, Michigan, and the Terrain at San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Many GMC models share these plants with their Chevrolet counterparts.

Every GMC from model year 1981 onward carries a 17-character VIN in the format NHTSA requires. For trucks and SUVs built for North America, NHTSA's vPIC database usually decodes the GVWR class, cab or body style, engine and plant. GMC shares GM's VIN rules with Chevrolet, Buick and Cadillac; older H2 and H3 models are covered on the Hummer page.

NHTSA’s files hold 434 vehicle recall campaigns and 44,316 owner complaints for GMC vehicles from model years 1995 to 2026, summarised here on 102 model pages. The Sierra 1500 has the most complaints (8,852), followed by the Acadia (5,557) and the Yukon (4,874). Of those complaints, 2,089 report a crash, 626 a fire, 1,326 at least one injury and 45 at least one death; the figures count complaints, not people.

GMC WMI codes

Source: NHTSA vPIC · 22 codes

The World Manufacturer Identifier is the first three characters of the VIN. NHTSA’s vPIC database decodes 22 WMIs to GMC; this is the complete list, with the manufacturer name, country and vehicle type vPIC records for each.

GMC WMIs in NHTSA vPIC (first 10 of 22)
GMC WMIs in NHTSA vPIC (first 10 of 22)
WMIManufacturer (vPIC)CountryVehicle typeAlso decoded as
1G5GENERAL MOTORS LLCUnited StatesMultipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV)Pontiac
1GDGENERAL MOTORS LLCUnited StatesIncomplete Vehicle–
1GJGENERAL MOTORS LLCUnited StatesBus–
1GKGENERAL MOTORS LLCUnited StatesMultipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV)–
1GTGENERAL MOTORS LLCUnited StatesTruck–
2CKGENERAL MOTORS LLCUnited StatesMultipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV)Pontiac
2CTGENERAL MOTORS LLCUnited StatesMultipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV)–
2G0GENERAL MOTORS LLCCanadaBus–
2GDGENERAL MOTORS LLCCanadaIncomplete Vehicle–
2GHGENERAL MOTORS LLCCanadaBus–
Show the other 12 WMIs
GMC WMIs in NHTSA vPIC, continued (12 more)
GMC WMIs in NHTSA vPIC, continued (12 more)
WMIManufacturer (vPIC)CountryVehicle typeAlso decoded as
2GJGENERAL MOTORS LLCCanadaBus–
2GKGENERAL MOTORS LLCCanadaMultipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV)–
2GTGENERAL MOTORS LLCUnited StatesTruck–
3GDGENERAL MOTORS LLCMexicoIncomplete VehicleSaab
3GKGENERAL MOTORS LLCUnited StatesMultipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV)–
3GTGENERAL MOTORS LLCMexicoTruck–
4G5GENERAL MOTORS LLCUnited StatesPassenger Car–
4GDGENERAL MOTORS LLCUnited StatesMultipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV)Opel
4KDGENERAL MOTORS LLCUnited StatesIncomplete Vehicle–
5G3GENERAL MOTORS LLCUnited StatesMultipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV)–
J8DISUZU MOTORS LIMITED, JAPANJapanIncomplete Vehicle–
JGTGENERAL MOTORS LLCUnited StatesTruckSuzuki

Some codes are shared across a manufacturer’s brands; the last column names the other brands in our catalog that vPIC links to the same code. See the WMI code guide for how the codes are assigned.

GMC models in NHTSA data

102 model pages · by complaints

Each model page lists NHTSA’s recall campaigns and owner complaints for that model name, by model year and component. Models are sorted by complaints; the data covers model years 1995–2026.

GMC models with the most NHTSA complaints (30 of 102)
GMC models with the most NHTSA complaints (30 of 102)
ModelModel yearsRecall campaignsComplaints
Sierra 15001995–2026608,852
Acadia2007–2026385,557
Yukon1995–2026744,874
Sierra1995–2017523,585
Terrain2010–2026223,110
Envoy1995–2009272,459
Yukon XL1999–2026542,403
Jimmy1995–2004181,869
Sierra 25001997–2026461,816
Canyon2004–2026311,430
Suburban1995–2004121,017
Sonoma1995–2005141,007
Yukon Denali1999–20191898
Safari1995–20059778
Envoy XL2002–20068594
Sierra 35001996–202644575
Yukon Denali XL2003–2018–490
Savana1995–202667346
Yukon XL 15002000–20122309
Sierra Denali2002–20201249
Envoy XUV2003–2005–175
Denali1999–20152171
Pickup1995–2002–132
Envoy XL 3702002–2006–124
Envoy Denali2006–2007–118
Yukon XL Denali2001–2003180
Truck1996–2003–80
Envoy 3602002–2007–69
Yukon XL 25002000–2011–61
C/K Pickup1997–2002159
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Other GMC models in NHTSA data, by complaints (72)
Other GMC models in NHTSA data, by complaints (72)
ModelModel yearsRecall campaignsComplaints
Yukon Hybrid2008–2012–55
Passenger Vehicle1998–2002–51
Sierra 1500 HD2001–2005–48
C15001995–1996–47
Savana 15001997–2015344
Vandura1995–2000144
Envoy Denali XL2006–42
K15001995–1996–41
Z-711996–2000–30
Terrain NA2022228
Safari (GMC)1995–2005–27
C Series1995–2009125
Savana 35001997–2015324
15001996–2000124
C/K Series1995–2003222
Sierra EV2024–2026717
Hummer EV SUV2024–2026316
C45002003–2008116
C151995–1996814
Hummer EV Pickup2022–2026814
Topkick1995–20091513
S151995–2001212
W45001998–200999
C55002003–200948
K151995–199618
W35001998–200986
Sierra HD2015–202556
C251995–199685
C65001997–200975
T-Series1999–200955
G Series1995–200325
Rally1995–199915
G351995–200044
G35001996–201824
C351995–199693
C75001998–200463
35001996–200733
K251995–199623
G251995–199632
G20199522
G30199612
W-Series2001–201012
W41995–200012
Savana Cutaway Van2013–202421
B7 Chassis1995–199911
C/K Chassis Cab1999–200111
C10753199811
C3500HD1995–199611
C6H0422000–200111
B71995–20018–
W55002003–20094–
C Series (Medium)1999–20013–
F61998–20013–
F71998–20013–
K351995–19963–
55002006–20072–
B Series1999–20002–
C619952–
C719952–
Topkick 850020062–
25001997–20001–
C1070619981–
C55020041–
Diamond Edition2000–20011–
GMT 5602003–20051–
Kodiak19951–
P19951–
P319961–
P6 Chassis19951–
Savana Van20051–
Topkick 650020061–
WT55002001–20041–

– means NHTSA has no records of that kind under the model name.

Other GMC models in NHTSA data

NHTSA also lists these GMC model names, but with no recall campaign and fewer than 25 complaints each, so they have no page of their own: 3500HD, B6 Medium Duty, B7T042, Bus, C Pickup, C Series (Light), C/K 1500, C/K 3500, C/K Suburban (GMC), C/K Utility, C3, C1500 Suburban, C2500, C2500 Pickup, C2500 Suburban, C3500, Conventional, Crew Cab, F Series, G Van, G1500, G2500, GM, Incomplete/Cutaway C3, K Pickup, K Series, K2500, K3500, L Series, M Series, M Van, M/L Van, P Series, P30, P30 Motorhome Chassis, P32/42, S Series, S Utility, S/T Jimmy, S10, Savana 2500, School Bus B7, School Bus Series, Sierra 2500 HD, Sierra Classic, Sonoma Crew, T Pickup, T Utility, T10, T6500, V Series, Vandura G2500, Vandura Series, W5500HD.

How to read a GMC VIN

VIN notes

How does a GMC VIN differ from a Chevrolet VIN?

The difference is in the third character of the WMI. In GM's 2026 standard, T marks a GMC truck, K a GMC MPV, D an incomplete GMC and J a GMC bus, while Chevrolet uses C, N, B and A for the same types. A Sierra built in Fort Wayne therefore starts with 1GT, and a Silverado from the same plant with 1GC.

Common GMC WMIs. Manufacturer and vehicle type as listed by NHTSA vPIC; country from GM's VIN standard.
Common GMC WMIs. Manufacturer and vehicle type as listed by NHTSA vPIC; country from GM's VIN standard.
WMIManufacturer (NHTSA vPIC)CountryVehicle type
1GTGENERAL MOTORS LLCUnited StatesTruck
2GTGENERAL MOTORS LLCCanadaTruck
3GTGENERAL MOTORS LLCMexicoTruck
1GKGENERAL MOTORS LLCUnited StatesMPV (SUV)
3GKGENERAL MOTORS LLCMexicoMPV (SUV)
1GDGENERAL MOTORS LLCUnited StatesIncomplete vehicle
1GJGENERAL MOTORS LLCUnited StatesBus (van)

GMC trucks and SUVs use GM's MPV and truck layout: position 4 combines GVWR, brake system and body style, 5 is the chassis, 6 the series, 7 the restraint system and 8 the engine. See how to decode a VIN for the positions every VIN shares.

Which GMC plant codes appear in position 11?

Model-year 2026 codes from GM's VIN standard, NHTSA Manufacturer Information Database file ORG26694 (June 30, 2026).
Model-year 2026 codes from GM's VIN standard, NHTSA Manufacturer Information Database file ORG26694 (June 30, 2026).
ModelWMIPosition 11Assembly plant
Sierra1GTZFort Wayne Assembly, Indiana
Sierra2GT1Oshawa, Ontario
Sierra3GTGSilao, Mexico
Sierra HD1GTFFlint, Michigan
Canyon, Savana1GT1Wentzville, Missouri
Yukon1GKRArlington, Texas
Acadia1GKJLansing Delta Township, Michigan
Terrain3GKLSan Luis Potosi, Mexico
HUMMER EV Pickup, Sierra EV1GTUFactory Zero, Detroit, Michigan
HUMMER EV SUV1GKUFactory Zero, Detroit, Michigan

GMC VIN questions

4 questions

Does a GMC HUMMER EV decode as a Hummer?

No. The HUMMER EV is a GMC model, and NHTSA's vPIC lists it under the GMC make. In GM's 2026 standard the pickup uses WMI 1GT and the SUV 1GK, both with plant code U for Factory Zero.

Is a GMC Sierra built in the same plant as a Chevrolet Silverado?

Often, yes. In GM's 2026 codes both trucks are built at Fort Wayne Assembly (Z), Oshawa (1) and Silao (G), and both heavy-duty versions at Flint (F). The WMI tells them apart: 1GT, 2GT or 3GT for GMC, 1GC, 2GC or 3GC for Chevrolet.

Can I see GMC recalls with this decoder?

The decoder lists recalls NHTSA has issued for your GMC's make, model and model year, from NHTSA's public data for US-market vehicles. To check whether a specific VIN still has an open recall, use NHTSA's VIN search or a GMC dealer. See recalls.

Does a GMC VIN decode show ownership or accident history?

No. It shows the factory data GM encoded, such as plant, model year, body and engine. Title, accident and ownership records come from state agencies and licensed history providers, which this site does not use.

Related brands

(n) = model pages · (—) = no U.S. data

Brands mentioned in the notes above, then other North American brands, each with its own VIN notes and WMI list.

  • Chevrolet (172) United States · 751 recall campaigns
  • Buick (20) United States · 170 recall campaigns
  • Cadillac (33) United States · 197 recall campaigns
  • Hummer (6) United States · 17 recall campaigns
  • Chrysler (37) United States · 208 recall campaigns
  • Dodge (58) United States · 436 recall campaigns

All 59 brands »

Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files and NHTSA vPIC, updated September 25, 2026.