Head-to-head reliability
GMC B7 vs Toyota Camry
How the GMC B7 and Toyota Camry compare on NHTSA complaints, recalls and crash reports — and which is the lower-risk used buy.
Based on NHTSA owner-complaint & recall records
GMC B7 vs Toyota Camry: The B7 has 0 complaints over 3 years and 4 recalls, while the Camry has 2,056 complaints over 10 years, 31 recalls, and 171 crash-related reports. The B7 shows no owner-reported failure patterns, but the Camry has documented power train, brake, and electrical symptoms. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.
The picture
Is the GMC B7 or Toyota Camry more reliable?
A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.
GMC B7
The GMC B7 is a vehicle with no owner complaints filed over three years, so there is no real-world pattern of what breaks or how often. It has four recalls covering the engine, antilock brakes, and automatic transmission, which means known safety defects were addressed by the manufacturer. For a buyer, the lack of complaints could mean trouble is rare, or simply that few people own or report on this model. The recalls are the main documented reliability events you can check.
Toyota Camry
The Toyota Camry is a high-volume vehicle with 2,056 complaints over ten years, about 206 per year, so owners report a wide range of issues. The most common complaint areas are the power train, engine, brakes, and electrical system, with real symptoms like a stuck ignition key, shuddering while driving, delayed acceleration, and brake noises. There are also 171 crash-related complaints, 158 injuries, and one death in the data, which means some reported problems were serious. Recalls cover wheels, seats, and air bag sensors, adding to the list of known defects.
The numbers
Side-by-side NHTSA record
Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.
| Category | GMC B7 | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| Total complaintsAll model years combined | 0 Better | 2,056 |
| Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns | 4 Better | 31 |
| Crash reportsCrash-related complaints | 0 Better | 171 |
| Complaints per yearAveraged across model years | 0.0 Better | 205.6 |
| Reported injuriesTied to owner complaints | 0 Better | 158 |
| Reported deathsTied to owner complaints | 0 Better | 1 |
Source: NHTSA owner complaints & recall records.
What actually goes wrong
The problems owners report
The most-complained-about systems on each vehicle — what fails, and what owners say in their own words.
GMC B7
No component data available.
The GMC B7 has a recall for gasoline engine issues, but no owner complaints describe what actually fails. A buyer should ask whether the recall repair was done and look for rough running or warning lights.
Two separate recalls cover the air antilock brake system, suggesting a repeated concern with brake performance or warning lights. Without complaint text, the exact symptom is unknown, so a pre-purchase brake inspection is important.
A recall for the automatic transmission means some B7s had a factory defect that could affect shifting or driveability. Check for delayed engagement, slipping, or harsh shifts during a test drive.
Toyota Camry
- 01POWER TRAIN385
- 02UNKNOWN OR OTHER323
- 03ENGINE315
- 04SERVICE BRAKES285
- 05ELECTRICAL SYSTEM237
Owners report the ignition key getting stuck and not coming out even when the dash shows Park, sometimes requiring a battery disconnect. Others describe hesitation and shuddering at various speeds with the check engine light on, which can point to transmission or engine management trouble.
Complaints include a several-second delay when pressing the accelerator from a stop, making the car feel unresponsive. The same shuddering and check engine light issue appears here too, so engine and transmission symptoms often overlap.
The electronic parking brake may fail to disengage, leaving the car stuck and needing a tow. Owners also hear a clicking or vibrating noise from the brake pedal area that dealers attribute to the ABS system, which can be annoying and costly to diagnose.
Multiple driver-assist features—stability control, power steering, blind spot monitoring, lane keeping, and secondary collision brake—can malfunction at the same time. This kind of widespread electronic failure can make the car feel unpredictable and may require dealer-level diagnostics.
“My 2023 Toyota Camry has developed an intermittent defect where the ignition key becomes stuck and cannot be removed even though the dashboard shows the vehicle is in Park. The only way to remove the key is to disconnect the vehicle's battery, which is not a…”
“The contact owns a 2023 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was hesitating and shuddering, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who diagnosed the vehicle…”
Official recalls
Safety recalls on record
Federal recall campaigns — the defect, the risk, and the fix. Confirm any open recall was completed before you buy.
GMC B7 — 4 recalls
The defect: CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY C-SERIES AND B7 SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH A 7.4 LITER GAS ENGINE AND AN IMPCO LPG CONVERSION KIT. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE ENGINE BACKFIRES WITH SUFFICIENT FORCE TO DAMAGE THE ENGINE AIR INTAKE SYSTEM AND THE AIR CLEANER FILTER ELEMENT.
The risk: IF THE DAMAGED AIR CLEANER PARTS ARE DISLODGED FROM THEIR NORMAL POSITION, THESE PARTS COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH THE HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND/OR HOT EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) VALVE TUBE RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIR…
The fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED MIXER BONNET AND AIR CLEANER HOUSING COVER, SELECTIVE UPGRADES IN VARIOUS CONNECTIONS RELATED TO THE AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM, AND IF NEEDED, A NEW AIR CLEANER FILTER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 18, 200…
The defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES, MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS AND TRACTORS BUILT WITH BENDIX AIR ABS WITH AN EC-17 1030R ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU), THERE HAVE BEEN REPORTS OF UNWANTED ABS ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS CAUSED BY 1) CHAFED ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR WIRES ON ROTATING PARTS OR 2) A DAMAGED COMPONE…
The risk: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE ABS ECU TO EXHAUST THE AIR AT THE AIR BRAKE MODULATORS FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE WHEELS. THIS COULD RESULT IN EXTENDED BRAKING DISTANCES AND A POSSIBLE CRASH.
The fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ABS ECU.
The defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COULD LEAK FROM A HEAT DEGRADED TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER HOSE ONTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE.
The risk: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
The fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER INLET HOSE AND OUTLET HOSE DESIGNED WITH A HEAT SLEEVE AND ENSURE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE TO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM TAKE-DOWN PIPE. DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE RIGHT-HAND EXHAUST MANIFOLD SEAL…
The defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES, MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS AND TRACTORS BUILT WITH BENDIX AIR ABS WITH AN EC-17 1030R ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU), THERE HAVE BEEN REPORTS OF UNWANTED ABS ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS CAUSED BY 1) CHAFED ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR WIRES ON ROTATING PARTS OR 2) A DAMAGED COMPONE…
The risk: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE ABS ECU TO EXHAUST THE AIR AT THE AIR BRAKE MODULATORS FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE WHEELS. THIS COULD RESULT IN EXTENDED BRAKING DISTANCES AND A POSSIBLE CRASH.
The fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ABS ECU.
Toyota Camry — 31 recalls
The defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles. The lug nuts that attach the wheels to the vehicle may be loose, which can result in wheel detachment.
The risk: A wheel that detaches from a moving vehicle can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will inspect and tighten the lug nuts, and replace any damaged components, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on…
The defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles. The second-row center and right-side seats may have insufficiently welded head restraint brackets. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle…
The risk: A head restraint bracket that is insufficiently welded may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the 60% rear seat-back frame sub-assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 19, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB0…
The defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, Corolla, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Lexus ES350, Lexus RX350, Lexus RX450H, 2021 Sienna Hybrid, Lexus ES250, 2020-2022 Camry, Camry Hybrid, and ES300H vehicles. A short cir…
The risk: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue…
The defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Camry and Camry Hybrid vehicles. The second-row center and right-side seats may have insufficiently welded head restraint brackets. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle…
The risk: A head restraint bracket that is insufficiently welded may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the 60% rear seat-back frame sub-assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 19, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TB0…
Buyer analysis
GMC B7 or Toyota Camry: which should you buy?
The GMC B7 has 0 complaints per year versus about 206 per year for the Toyota Camry, so the B7 shows far fewer reported issues in this data. In practice, that means a B7 buyer sees mostly recall paperwork, while a Camry buyer faces a long list of owner-reported symptoms to check. The difference is not proof that one is better built, but it does change what you inspect and how much time you spend sorting real problems from noise.
Key differences
- The GMC B7 has 0 owner complaints and 4 recalls, while the Toyota Camry has 2,056 complaints and 31 recalls over a longer period.
- Camry owners report concrete symptoms like a stuck ignition key, shuddering, delayed acceleration, and electronic parking brake failure; the B7 has no complaint text to describe real-world failures.
- The Camry data includes 171 crash-related complaints, 158 injuries, and 1 death, which raises the stakes on its reported issues; the B7 shows 0 in those categories.
- The B7 recalls focus on engine, air antilock brakes, and automatic transmission, while Camry recalls cover wheels, seats, and air bag occupant sensors.
- Confirm the engine, antilock brake, and automatic transmission recalls were repaired, and ask for documentation.
- During a test drive, listen for brake noises or warning lights and feel for transmission slipping or delayed engagement.
- Test the ignition key removal in Park and watch for any need to disconnect the battery to get the key out.
- Check for shuddering, hesitation, or a check engine light during acceleration, and test the electronic parking brake and driver-assist systems for proper operation.
Before you buy
- Run the VIN on NHTSA.gov to see all open recalls for the specific GMC B7 or Toyota Camry you are considering.
- Ask for repair receipts showing recall work was completed, especially for brakes and transmission on the B7 and air bag sensors on the Camry.
- On a Camry test drive, start and stop several times to check key removal, acceleration response, and any shuddering or warning lights.
- On a B7 test drive, brake firmly from low speed and check for ABS lights, then test transmission shifting in stop-and-go conditions.
- Have an independent mechanic scan for stored trouble codes and inspect the brakes, engine, and transmission before purchase.
Check the actual car
Comparing models is smart. Checking the VIN is essential.
Brand averages tell you the trend. A VIN check tells you what's wrong with the specific GMC B7 or Toyota Camry in front of you — accident history, open recalls and title records.
Go deeper
Full reliability reports
- Comparison
- GMC B7 vs Toyota Camry
- GMC B7 total complaints
- 0
- Toyota Camry total complaints
- 2,056
- GMC B7 total recalls
- 4
- Toyota Camry total recalls
- 31
- GMC B7 avg complaints/year
- 0.0
- Toyota Camry avg complaints/year
- 205.6
- More reliable overall
- GMC B7
- Toyota Camry top complaint area
- POWER TRAIN