GMC Canyon problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 849 owner complaints and 26 recalls on file for the GMC Canyon (2005–2026). The 2016 Canyon has the most serious complaints, most often about steering.

Complaints
849
Recalls
26
Model years
20
Worst year
2016

Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per GMC Canyon model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst GMC Canyon years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2016 GMC Canyon — 208 complaints, 4 crashes, 1 fire; top problem: Steering
  2. 2015 GMC Canyon — 162 complaints, 4 crashes, 2 fires; top problem: Steering
  3. 2024 GMC Canyon — 206 complaints; top problem: Lighting
  4. 2023 GMC Canyon — 62 complaints, 1 fire; top problem: Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
  5. 2018 GMC Canyon — 45 complaints, 2 crashes; top problem: Transmission & Drivetrain

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2010 (0 complaints).

Every GMC Canyon model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2026 Canyon80002Transmission & Drivetrain
2025 Canyon80012Brakes
2024 Canyon2060003Lighting
2023 Canyon620113Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2022 Canyon271011Electrical System
2021 Canyon122152Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2020 Canyon141010Transmission & Drivetrain
2019 Canyon160100Transmission & Drivetrain
2018 Canyon452011Transmission & Drivetrain
2017 Canyon421011Transmission & Drivetrain
2016 Canyon2084124Steering
2015 Canyon1624248Steering
2012 Canyon80002Electrical System
2011 Canyon20005Engine
2010 Canyon00002—
2009 Canyon50001Electrical System
2008 Canyon30001Brakes
2007 Canyon71011Electrical System
2006 Canyon80001Electrical System
2005 Canyon60001Body & Structure

Most common GMC Canyon problem areas (all years)

  • Steering
    333 complaints
  • Lighting
    176 complaints
  • Electrical System
    149 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    90 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    77 complaints
  • Engine
    73 complaints
  • Brakes
    55 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    31 complaints
  • Airbags
    21 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    21 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the GMC Canyon received by NHTSA each month.

GMC Canyon recalls

  • Recall 26V114000Feb 26, 20265,861 vehiclesModel years 2025–2026

    Risk: Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

  • Recall 25V856000Dec 11, 20251,120 vehiclesModel years 2024–2026

    Risk: An air bag that deploys improperly increases the risk of injury in a crash.

  • Recall 24V703000Sep 19, 2024151 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: A loose seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 24V673000Sep 12, 202413,241 vehiclesModel years 2024

    Risk: Headlights flickering can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V491000Jun 28, 20248,622 vehiclesModel years 2024

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 24V237000Mar 28, 202417 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: Damaged bolts may loosen or break, which can result in a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V133000Feb 22, 202455,755 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: Unexpected automatic emergency braking can cause the vehicle to abruptly stop or slow down, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V375000May 26, 20221,631 vehiclesModel years 2022

    Risk: An improperly welded seat frame may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

  • Recall 21V497000Jul 1, 20217,199 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V213000Mar 25, 202160,681 vehiclesModel years 2015

    Risk: A loss of power steering, particularly at lower speeds increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 20V811000Dec 23, 2020470 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: If a seat belt assembly is not properly attached to the vehicle, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 18V358000May 31, 2018895 vehiclesModel years 2015–2018

    Risk: A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 17V621000Oct 5, 201716 vehiclesModel years 2015–2016

    Risk: An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in a crash.

  • Recall 16V125000Mar 2, 20161,579 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury.

  • Recall 16V054000Feb 1, 20162,988 vehiclesModel years 2015

    Risk: A loss or reduction in power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 15V807000Dec 1, 20158,763 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: If the console compartment door does not remain closed in a crash, the contents stored in the console may strike the vehicle occupants, increasing their risk of injury.

  • Recall 15V278000May 12, 201524,380 vehiclesModel years 2015

    Risk: If the vehicle experiences a brake fluid leak it can increase the stopping distance, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

  • Recall 15V267000May 8, 201549,980 vehiclesModel years 2015

    Risk: If the seat-frame attachment hooks are not secured properly, the seat may not be adequately anchored to the vehicle, and in the event of a crash, the seat occupant could be at an increased risk of an injury.

  • Recall 15V157000Mar 18, 201540 vehiclesModel years 2015

    Risk: If the inflator separates from the back plate in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, this may cause the air bag or steering wheel components to separate and be propelled into the interior compartment, potentially seriously injuring the driver or other occupants. Additionally, the air bag may fail to properly inflate, increasing the risk of injury to the driver.

  • Recall 14V645000Oct 9, 20142,283 vehiclesModel years 2015

    Risk: If the driver air bag does not deploy as designed, there is an increased risk of driver injury in the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment.

  • Recall 12V594000Dec 19, 2012118,800 vehiclesModel years 2010–2012

    Risk: If the primary hood latch is not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly. During vehicle operation, this could obstruct the view of the driver and increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 11V552000Nov 17, 20115,593 vehiclesModel years 2012

    Risk: The loose connections may cause the driver to not receive a visual or audible warning that the driver seat belt is not fastened, thereby increasing the risk of personal injury in the event of a crash.

  • Recall 11V337000Jun 28, 20116,768 vehiclesModel years 2011

    Risk: The driver may not be able to restart the vehicle, and the vehicle could roll away as the driver or other occupants exit the vehicle or have exited, resulting in the possibility of the vehicle striking them or someone around the vehicle, or could result in a crash without prior warning.

  • Recall 11V276000May 6, 20114,674 vehiclesModel years 2011

    Risk: Driver visibility could be reduced increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 11V007000Jan 6, 201130,566 vehiclesModel years 2011

    Risk: The driver may not be able to maintain directional control of the vehicle and a crash could occur without warning.

Other GMC models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology