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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.
See every GMC rankedThe safest current GMC is the 2026 GMC Acadia, scoring 83.9/100 with no current IIHS award, #80 of 131 in our overall ranking. GMC has 4 current models in IIHS records, 1 with complete crash-test results; 0 earned a 2026 Top Safety Pick+ and 0 earned a Top Safety Pick. Older GMC models (2017 to 2020 model years) had a sales-weighted driver death rate of 18.0 per million registered vehicle years, grade A on our brand ranking. That is context from older models and is not part of the score.
Every current GMC ranked by safety
Equal scores 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 | 2026 GMC Acadia | Midsize SUVs | 24 of 30 | No award | ~$43,700 | 83.9 |
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.
3 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 Canyon | Small pickups | 3/4 | 3/4 | No award |
| 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 | Large pickups | 2/4 | 3/4 | No award |
| 2026 GMC Terrain | Small SUVs | 3/4 | 3/4 | No award |
Real-world death rates for used GMC models
Driver deaths per million registered vehicle years from the IIHS driver death rate study, 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 | Used price range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMC Canyon Crew Cab 4WD | 2017-20 | 5 | 28.0 | $22,000 to $35,000 |
| GMC Acadia 2WD | 2017-20 | 10 | 24.9 | n/a |
| GMC Acadia 4WD | 2017-20 | 11 | 24.9 | n/a |
| GMC Yukon XL 1500 4WD | 2017-20 | 11 | 28.7 | n/a |
| GMC Yukon 4WD | 2017-20 | 22 | 22.5 | n/a |
| GMC Yukon 2WD | 2017-20 | 24 | 22.5 | n/a |
| GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab 4WD | 2019-20 | 24 | 28.5 | n/a |
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.
Questions people ask about GMC safety
Is GMC a safe brand?
GMC has 4 current models in IIHS records, 1 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 2026 GMC Acadia at 83.9/100, #80 of 131 in our overall ranking. Older GMC models (2017 to 2020 model years) had a sales-weighted driver death rate of 18.0 per million registered vehicle years, grade A; that is historical context and not part of the score. 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 2026 GMC Acadia (midsize suvs), scoring 83.9/100 with no current IIHS award. It ranks #24 of 30 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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