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Gmc T8h — Years to Avoid

Reliability breakdown of every Gmc T8h model year. Based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.

Model Years
12
Best Years
1985, 1984, 1979, 1978, 1977

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 T8h Years Should You Avoid?

The Gmc T8h shows relatively consistent reliability across model years, with no single year standing out as significantly worse than others.

If you're shopping for a used Gmc T8h, consider the 1985, 1984, 1979, 1978, 1977 model years — these have the fewest reported issues relative to other years.

12 model years analyzed