I've had plenty of GMC in the bay over the years, and the speed-control complaints on these don't surprise me. 229 on the NHTSA record across 42 model-year entries (2005–2024) is not a fluke. The complaints are spread across the lineup — no single model is doing all the work. That tells you it's an engineering or supplier pattern, not a one-off bad year. 16 injury reports on the record — not a category to wave off. Average shop fix runs about $600 — not catastrophic, but it adds up over time. If the car has ADAS, take a test drive that actually exercises it. False AEB triggers and adaptive-cruise drop-outs are common patterns.
ProblemsByVin GMC / CRUISE CONTROL
42 model-year entries · 2005–2024
GMC cruise control problems
229 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against GMC vehicles for cruise control issues. See cruise control across all makes →
Complaints
229
Recalls
0
Year-models
42
Avg fix
$600
13crashes
3fires
16injuries
Worst-affected GMC model-years for cruise control Top 25 by complaint volume
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
2007 GMC Yukon
14 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2011 GMC Terrain
10 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2010 GMC Terrain
10 complaints · ~$600 severe
2005 GMC Sierra
10 complaints · ~$600 severe
2020 GMC Terrain
9 complaints · ~$600 severe
2008 GMC Acadia
9 complaints · ~$600 severe
2007 GMC Acadia
9 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2005 GMC Envoy
8 complaints · ~$600 severe
2012 GMC Terrain
7 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2011 GMC Acadia
7 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2011 GMC Yukon
7 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2017 GMC Acadia
6 complaints · ~$600 severe
2014 GMC Acadia
6 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2011 GMC Sierra
6 complaints · ~$600 severe
2009 GMC Acadia
6 complaints · ~$600 severe
2009 GMC Sierra
6 complaints · ~$600 severe
2024 GMC Sierra
5 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2020 GMC Sierra
5 complaints · ~$600 severe
2013 GMC Terrain
5 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2010 GMC Sierra
5 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2008 GMC Yukon
5 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2006 GMC Yukon
5 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2006 GMC Envoy
5 complaints · ~$600 severe
2019 GMC Sierra
4 complaints · ~$600 moderate
2019 GMC Terrain
4 complaints · ~$600 moderate
Common questions
How many GMC cruise control complaints are on file with NHTSA?
229 complaints across 42 model-year entries from 2005 to 2024. No active recall campaigns currently cover this category for GMC.
Which GMC model has the most cruise control complaints?
The 2007 GMC Yukon leads with 14 complaints in this category. Next: 2011 Terrain (10) and 2010 Terrain (10).
What does it cost to fix GMC cruise control problems?
Independent shops average $600 for cruise control repairs across the GMC lineup. Dealer pricing tends to run twenty to forty percent higher. Specific cost depends on the failure mode and parts availability.
Are there GMC cruise control recalls?
No active NHTSA recalls currently cover cruise control issues on GMC vehicles. The complaints are owner-reported and have not risen to a manufacturer recall.
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Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database.
Editorial commentary written by Mark Driver, an independent contributor to ProblemsByVin
and not affiliated with GMC.
Severity ratings derive from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities on the NHTSA complaint and recall record.
Repair cost averages reflect independent-shop pricing and may differ in your area.