Brand hub · IIHS data updated 2026-09-16
GMC Safety Ratings (2026)
Every current GMC model in IIHS records, scored with the same formula as our main ranking, plus real-world death rates for used GMC models where the data exists.
The safest current GMC is the 2027 GMC Acadia, scoring 81.4/100 with no current IIHS award, #90 of 136 in our overall ranking. GMC has 4 current models in IIHS records, 2 with complete crash-test results; 0 earned a 2026 Top Safety Pick+ and 0 earned a Top Safety Pick.
GMC safety weighted by sales
GMC’s sales-weighted current-model score is 78.6/100, covering 15.5% of its 315,156 reported U.S. sales in January–June 2026. Its TSP+ sales-mix proxy is 0.0%. Ranges reflect unpublished variant splits, not statistical confidence intervals.
Sales basis: manufacturer release. GMC January–June 2026 U.S. sales. Checked 2026-09-16.
See sales weights, matched models and exclusions
| Sales bucket | Units / share | Current score | TSP+ mapping | Matched records / limitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra LD | 118,068 37.5% | Not available | Unresolved | 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 Cab split is unpublished here; only crew cab is mapped. |
| Sierra HD | 49,642 15.8% | Not available | Unresolved | No matching current IIHS record in this snapshot. |
| Yukon | 44,482 14.1% | Not available | Unresolved | No matching current IIHS record in this snapshot. |
| Terrain | 41,788 13.3% | Not available | No current TSP+ | 2027 GMC Terrain At least one mapped variant lacks complete scoring evidence; this sales bucket is excluded from the mean. |
| Acadia | 26,481 8.4% | 81.4 | No current TSP+ | 2027 GMC Acadia |
| Canyon | 22,299 7.1% | 75.3 | No current TSP+ | 2026 GMC Canyon |
| Savana | 5,751 1.8% | Not available | Unresolved | No matching current IIHS record in this snapshot. |
| HUMMER EV (Pickup and SUV) | 3,601 1.1% | Not available | Unresolved | No matching current IIHS record in this snapshot. |
| Sierra EV | 3,044 1.0% | Not available | Unresolved | No matching current IIHS record in this snapshot. |
How sales weighting and variant ranges work
Current ratings, weighted by January–June 2026 U.S. sales. The mean is the sum of each current score × its model’s sales, divided by sales with complete, compatible scores. High-volume models therefore count more. This changes brand aggregation only; individual vehicle scores and ranks are unchanged.
A range shows the possible mix of separately rated variants when their sales split is unpublished. We count a combined sales total once. Unmatched models, unresolved body styles and incomplete scores are excluded from the mean and reduce its sales coverage. Do not compare a brand covering a small slice of sales with one covering nearly its whole lineup as though the evidence were equal.
The TSP+ sales-mix proxy divides sales mapped to current TSP+ records by all reported brand sales. A range reflects award differences within mapped variants. Unmatched sales add nothing to this proxy; they are not rated failures. Current model years, build dates and required equipment still apply: this is a sales-mix comparison of current designs, not the percentage of vehicles delivered in the first half that actually qualified for an award. It is not a death-risk estimate.
Every current GMC ranked by safety
Where two vehicles score the same, the injury measures behind that score break the tie; vehicles matching on both share a rank. The score is 55% primary IIHS tests, 25% selected occupant-protection details, 10% pedestrian front crash prevention, and 10% class context. Missing evidence never counts as passing. Class rank compares each model with every vehicle in its IIHS class, not just other GMC models.
| Rank | Vehicle | Class | Class rank | IIHS award | Starts at | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2027 GMC Acadia | Midsize SUVs | 25 of 32 | No award | ~$43,700 | 81.4 |
| 2 | 2026 GMC Canyon | Small pickups | 4 of 7 | No award | ~$38,900 | 75.3 |
Prices are approximate base MSRPs excluding destination. TSP+ is IIHS Top Safety Pick+; TSP is Top Safety Pick. Full weights and rules are on the methodology page.
2 GMC models still waiting on complete IIHS results
These are listed so you can see what has been tested. A missing result is never treated as a pass or a fail, so they are not ranked.
| Vehicle | Class | Primary tests reported | Detail results reported | IIHS award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 | Large pickups | 2/4 | 3/4 | No award |
| 2027 GMC Terrain | Small SUVs | 2/4 | 3/4 | No award |
Real-world death rates for used GMC models
Driver deaths per million registered vehicle years from the July 2026 IIHS driver death rate study (2021–2024 crashes), compared with the average for each model's class. Lower is better. These are older model years and are separate from the crash-test scores above.
| Vehicle | Model years | Driver death rate | Class average | 95% confidence bounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMC Sierra 3500 crew cab 4WD | 2020-23 | 14 | 24 | 0–36 |
| GMC Sierra 1500 crew cab 4WD | 2023 | 18 | 29 | 0–38 |
| GMC Sierra 2500 crew cab 4WD | 2020-23 | 21 | 24 | 9–33 |
| GMC Yukon 4WD | 2022-23 | 23 | 26 | 0–59 |
| GMC Terrain 4WD | 2020-23 | 43 | 38 | 21–66 |
| GMC Acadia 4WD | 2022-23 | 54 | 24 | 0–116 |
| GMC Terrain 2WD | 2020-23 | 55 | 38 | 26–83 |
Green means at or below the class average; red means above it. Every used model is on the safest used cars page.
Older GMC model years
Earlier model years with IIHS results on this site. They are not part of the current ranking.
- 2026 GMC Acadia
- 2025 GMC AcadiaAward applies only to vehicles built after January 2025
- 2026 GMC Terrain
Questions people ask about GMC safety
Is GMC a safe brand?
GMC has 4 current models in IIHS records, 2 with complete crash-test records. 0 earned a 2026 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ and 0 earned a Top Safety Pick. The best current GMC is the 2027 GMC Acadia at 81.4/100, #90 of 136 in our overall ranking. Safety varies more between models than between brands, so pick the model first.
What is the safest GMC?
The safest current GMC in our 2026 ranking is the 2027 GMC Acadia (midsize suvs), scoring 81.4/100 with no current IIHS award. It ranks #25 of 32 in its class.
Which GMC models earned Top Safety Pick+ in 2026?
No current GMC model in our data holds a 2026 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ or Top Safety Pick award.
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