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Gmc B6 Medium Duty — Years to Avoid

Reliability breakdown of every Gmc B6 Medium Duty model year. Based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.

Model Years
7
Years to Avoid
1997
Best Years
1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992

How we calculate this

Each year receives a composite risk score based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, safety investigations, and technical service bulletins. Years scoring more than 2x the model's average are flagged as “years to avoid.” Years in the lowest risk bracket are marked as “best years.” All data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Which Gmc B6 Medium Duty Years Should You Avoid?

Based on federal safety data, the 1997 Gmc B6 Medium Duty is the most problematic year, with significantly higher rates of owner complaints, recalls, and safety investigations compared to other model years.

If you're shopping for a used Gmc B6 Medium Duty, consider the 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992 model years — these have the fewest reported issues relative to other years.

7 model years analyzed