
GMC trucks and SUVs are built to last, but even the most durable vehicles need a full annual inspection to stay in top condition. At Yates Buick GMC in Goodyear, AZ, our trained technicians ensure your truck or SUV stays safe, reliable, and ready for every adventure.
7 Reasons to Schedule a GMC truck/SUV inspections and maintenance Annually
Avoid Accidents
Your GMC has many components critical for road safety. An annual inspection ensures that tires, brakes, lights, suspension, steering, and exhaust are all functioning perfectly. Detecting hidden wear or damage early can prevent dangerous malfunctions on the road.
Prevent Breakdowns
Common causes of roadside breakdowns include a faulty battery or alternator, overheating engine, flat or blown tire, broken belt, and leaking fluid. These problems often build up over time and can easily be avoided with early detection.
Save Money on Repairs
It’s almost always cheaper to fix minor vehicle issues early, rather than allowing them to develop into serious faults. Inspections allow for the cost savings of early detection. Early detection during a GMC service appointment can help you avoid unexpected breakdowns.
Plan Ahead for Maintenance
Inspections also allow you to plan ahead with regard to maintenance costs. Following an inspection, we can let you know how soon your truck’s fluids, brake pads, and battery are likely to wear out. This helps you to plan your finances and avoid unpleasant surprises.
Improve Performance
When a truck starts to handle less precisely, accelerate less promptly, and shift less smoothly, it’s often due to a gradual accumulation of wear in various components. Inspections work hand-in-hand with routine maintenance to slow down deterioration and keep things running more smoothly overall.
Extend Your Truck’s Life
As a result of minimizing wear and faults, inspections naturally extend the lifespan of your vehicle. With regular inspections, you’re likely to get tens of thousands more miles out of your truck.
Preserve Resale Value
You may intend to sell your truck or SUV one day in the future. When that day comes, you’ll be grateful that you kept your vehicle in top-notch condition with routine maintenance and yearly inspections. Also, vehicle history reports often include a record of annual inspections. This will all help you to claim a higher price.
Schedule Your GMC Inspection at Yates Buick GMC
In helping to avoid serious malfunctions and preserving the truck’s performance, our inspections will keep your truck in excellent shape for the long run. We also take pride in keeping our customers safer on the road.
Bring your GMC to Yates Buick GMC in Goodyear, AZ, to schedule your next inspection. Let’s ensure that your truck or SUV is still 100 percent roadworthy.


