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GMC Canyon
Data refreshed May 30, 2026
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Complaints
1,393
Active records
Recalls
31
Active records
TSBs
3,644
Active records
Filing history
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Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
0
Injuries
35
Crashes
41
Fires
21
Top reported issues — GMC Canyon
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Operating state
Steering behavior
Reporting mechanism
Driver assistance issue
Condition issue
Lighting behavior
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Electrical issue
Vibration/harshness
Performance issue
Braking behavior
Noise
Engine behavior
Starting behavior
Safety restraint issue
Thermal issue
Fluid issue
Access/entry issue
HVAC behavior
Infotainment behavior
Powering on/off behavior
Safety restraint behavior
Ride/handling behavior
Smell
Recent change
Wiper/washer behavior
Communication/network issue
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2022 GMC CANYON
Filed May 26, 2026
2022 GMC Canyon AT4 Crew Cab. After the vehicle is shifted into Park and the engine is shut off, the ignition key cannot be removed from the cylinder. The key is physically locked, the steering wheel will not lock, and the vehicle cannot be reliably secured. The only workaround is to restart the engine and cycle the shifter repeatedly until the interlock releases the key. Recurring. Safety implications: operator cannot reliably power the vehicle off in an emergency, cannot lock the steering…
2018 GMC CANYON
Filed May 13, 2026
Crash on 5/5 rear ended car - airbags did not deploy . Received concussion and neck injury.
2026 GMC CANYON
Filed May 11, 2026
With 94 Miles my brand new GMC Canyon AT4 I leased had a catastrophic failure while i was driving it, the front axle essentially exploded. The findings were that their was no oil/lubricant installed in it from the factory which made this happen. I now have to wait many months for the dealership to repair my vehicle while i have a loaner with a bunch of restrictions on it. And i have to pay my lease the entire time it is being worked on because of a factory fault. If i had been going more than…
2016 GMC CANYON
Filed May 9, 2026
The power steering and Stabilitrak systems intermittently fail while the vehicle is in operation. The issue occurs unpredictably, both immediately after startup and while driving. On several occasions, the systems have failed during turns, requiring sudden corrective action and increased steering effort to maintain control and avoid veering off the road or colliding with nearby vehicles. No warning signs or noticeable symptoms are present prior to the failure occurring.
2015 GMC CANYON
Filed May 4, 2026
My 2015 GMC CANYON had been running for approximately 10 minutes. I was on the highway driving home from the DFW airport doing 65mph. My wife was we me as we were driving home from a trip to visit our grandchildren. A message popped up on the display that said my power steering had failed, a chime also alerted me. It was immediately noticeable as I could barely turn the steering wheel. If I had been in a turn I may not have been able to control the truck and may have caused an accident. The…
2023 GMC CANYON
Filed Apr 22, 2026
Coolant leak observed at the upper radiator hose quick-connect fitting. The leak appears to originate from the internal seal at the radiator inlet connection. This issue developed without warning and is consistent with a known defect in the radiator hose seal design used in 2023 GMC Canyon vehicles. Vehicle experienced coolant loss and visible residue at the connection point. No visible external damage to the radiator or hose assembly was observed. GM has issued a Special Coverage program for…
2019 GMC CANYON
Filed Apr 14, 2026
The engine coolant temperature sensor has failed on my 2019 GMC Canyon. The check engine light is illuminated, the temperature gauge does not register correctly, the air conditioning has been disabled by the vehicle's computer, and the engine cooling fan continues to run after the engine is turned off. These symptoms are consistent with the vehicle entering fail-safe mode due to loss of a valid coolant temperature signal. The problem was confirmed by an independent mechanic who diagnosed a…
2019 GMC CANYON
Filed Apr 12, 2026
Ambient air temperature sensor
2026 GMC CANYON
Filed Mar 31, 2026
when apply GM update V661.10. tire pressure sensors are wipe out. resulting in 4 flat tire being indicated on the display. GM has no answers for this. this is a safety system that should not be disabled
2024 GMC CANYON
Filed Mar 29, 2026
I first noticed the brakes squealing in August 2025 at 15,000 miles. The dealership said I needed to resurface the front rotors. I mistook this a coating and brake debris, but it was actually the rotors warping. By 21,000 the vehicle is pulsing heavily when stopping. I went back to the dealer and this time they told me all 4 rotors are warped. GM denied coverage of the pads and rotors. Normal driving, no collisions or towing.