Most and Least Reliable Gas Grill Brands

Gas grills take a beating like few other household appliances. You’d never expect your fridge to hum along smoothly after shifting it around your deck, moving it in and out of your garage, or leaving it out in the rain. Nonetheless, we subject our gas grills to do exactly that—and expect them to light up effortlessly and sear our burgers and brats without a hitch. It’s no wonder so many brands are disappointing—expectations are especially high. Fortunately, we know that a fair number are, in fact, up to that challenge based on data from our member surveys.

While our test engineers assess dozens of models for performance each year, our survey department asks thousands of members about more than 53,000 full-size gas grills purchased between 2012 and 2022, looking for the brands that hold up well over time. If you’re in the market for a reliable one, start with our grill buying guide. CR members can also jump to our gas grill ratings, which include more than 175 models.