General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet...
2004-2026 · 21 model years
GMC Canyon Problems by year
Owners have filed 1,484 complaints about the GMC Canyon across 21 model years, and it has 31 recalls. The 2024 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (208), while 2019, 2020 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the steering, followed by the electrical system.
- Complaints
- 1,484
- Recalls
- 31
- Crashes
- 41
- Fires
- 22
- Injuries
- 36
- Deaths
- 0
Canyon complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Canyon problems
GMC Canyon recalls 31
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024-2026 GMC Canyon AT4X AEV vehicles. Incorrect sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software may cause a second stage passenger air bag deployment when only a first stage is intended. As such, these vehicles...
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Chevrolet Colorado and 2023 GMC Canyon vehicles. The left or right front seat may have a seat belt buckle attachment bolt that was not tightened properly.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 GMC Canyon vehicles. The headlights may flicker while driving and while the vehicle is in park. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Safety Standard number 108...
Covers2024 GMC Canyon
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles. The lock ring that secures the fuel pump to the fuel tank assembly may not have been fully locked during assembly, which can result in a fuel leak during a crash.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles. The front wheel hub bolts may have been over-tightened and damaged during installation.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles. The front camera module (FCM) system may falsely detect an obstacle, causing the automatic emergency braking (AEB) to engage unexpectedly.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado vehicles equipped with a manual passenger seat. The front passenger seat may have a hook attachment that was not properly welded, allowing it to separate from the inboard...
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 GMC Canyon vehicles. The load carrying capacity printed on the Tire and Loading Information placard is 22.5 kg (51 lbs.) more than intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of...
Covers2021 GMC Canyon
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles. The power steering assist may be lost due to a poor electrical connection within the steering gear assembly.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV and Chevrolet Blazer, Camaro, Colorado, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500...
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel...
Latest Canyon complaints
Stabilitrak, and Power Steering Nearly died? It hasn't it keeps happening randomly, and the mechanic cannot reproduce it. They have checked my battery, and other systems and cant tell whats wrong. Nothing prior to failure
The contact owns a 2016 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist, requiring manual steering effort. The failure also occurred while idling and while parked. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to perform repairs and advised that the vehicle be serviced by an authorized dealer. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure or determine the cause of the failure. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V213000 (Steering); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was unknown.
While driving my 2021 GMC Canyon (current mileage: 78,465), the engine-driven brake booster vacuum pump drive gear housing catastrophically shattered without warning. This structural component explosion caused an immediate, sudden loss of power braking assist while the vehicle was in motion, creating a severe and dangerous safety hazard on the road. Upon a professional diagnostic tear-down, it was confirmed that the self-destruction of the vacuum pump violently introduced heavy metallic shrapnel throughout the...
Read the full complaint
cylinder head and engine oiling system. The entire engine block is now heavily contaminated with metal debris, requiring a complete engine replacement estimated at $14,000. This is a severe, premature failure of a critical safety component driven directly by the engine's camshaft. General Motors is facing ongoing class-action litigation regarding these exact mechanical vacuum pump explosions, which pose a dual threat of total power brake failure and complete engine destruction. I am logging this complaint to urge the NHTSA to investigate this systemic material defect before it causes a fatal accident due to sudden brake loss.
I'm reporting several serious safety and reliability issues with my 2024 Canyon, including the collision avoidance system triggering sudden braking when reversing and moving forward, a roof damage incident from car wash blowers that required repairs, transmission shuddering and a sensation of locking during downshifts, repeated check engine lights with coolant issues, and limb mode events. These problems affect safe operation.
Valve body was replaced after bucking upon start up, and harsh/aggressive buck on downshift to low gears. Issue was resolved initially but came back within 3-4 weeks of repair. Bucking on downshift while braking has almost caused near accidents, and led to unpredictable transmission bucking while driving. Others who I know personally have had similar issues, one of which had a full transmission replacement. This occurs on the highway, or during fast deceleration such as a sudden stop, and the bucking lunges the car forward even after stopped. No warning on dash.
The electric power steering assist completely failed while driving, causing an immediate crash hazard. The vehicle is a 2015 GMC Canyon suffering from the exact physical component failure and torque sensor defect detailed in NHTSA Campaign 21V213000. However, the manufacturer states this VIN is not covered under the current recall window. This is a severe, unaddressed safety defect that leaves the vehicle entirely immobilized and dangerous to drive.
Questions about the GMC Canyon
Which GMC Canyon years have the most problems?
Which GMC Canyon years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common GMC Canyon problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the steering (451), electrical system (272), lights (218) most often.
How many recalls does the GMC Canyon have?
NHTSA lists 31 recalls across all GMC Canyon model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data