NHTSA Data Explorer
GMC Canyon
Data refreshed September 6, 2026
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Complaints
1,421
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
22
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
Infotainment behavior
Access/entry issue
HVAC 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.
2023 GMC CANYON
Filed Aug 31, 2026
The contact owns a 2023 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH, the anti-lock braking system, brake warning light, low oil, low fuel, seat belt warning light, parking brake, temperature gauge, forward collision warning, and various other warning lights and messages illuminated. The contact depressed the brake pedal to the floor; however, the vehicle only decelerated to 15 MPH and failed to come to a complete stop. The instrument panel screen blacked out twice…
2023 GMC CANYON
Filed Aug 28, 2026
Unknown
2022 GMC CANYON
Filed Aug 22, 2026
The ignition key gets stuck in the ignition after shutting off the car. The key may not be removed from the ignition. The failure of the transmission shift control mechanism directly impacts the safe, mechanical operation of the vehicle's powertrain and transmission park-lock functions. The vehicle was taken to a local GM dealer and the problem was recreated. This is a known problem with the transmission shift control assembly for several model years (2020 - 2023). Also, there was a previous…
2023 GMC CANYON
Filed Aug 14, 2026
The vehicle’s headlights are malfunctioning, creating a safety concern. The issue was reported to the dealership and GMC Customer Care, but it remains unresolved. The dealership offered repair assistance, but GMC Customer Care stated that no additional assistance is available.
2023 GMC CANYON
Filed Aug 14, 2026
The vehicle’s headlights are malfunctioning, creating a safety concern. The issue was reported to the dealership and GMC Customer Care, but it remains unresolved. The dealership offered repair assistance, but GMC Customer Care stated that no additional assistance is available.
2020 GMC CANYON
Filed Aug 13, 2026
Truck feels like it is going over rumble strips when accelerating. There is a NTHSA bulletin for this. 21-NA-047
2023 GMC CANYON
Filed Aug 12, 2026
The automatic emergency braking system on our 2023 GMC Canyon engaged suddenly 3 separate times while we were driving at around 50 MPH on a clear, straight road with no obstructions. We brought the truck to the dealership the next day, and the service department said it was a software issue and reprogrammed the truck's computer. This did not fix the problem, and we experienced the same unexpected automatic braking while driving at 50 MPH on a clear road. We brought the truck to the dealer…
2026 GMC CANYON
Filed Aug 10, 2026
The contact owns a 2026 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while his son was driving approximately 30 MPH, the passenger’s side rear brakes were making an abnormal crunching sound. No warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 100.
2023 GMC CANYON
Filed Aug 10, 2026
The contact owns a 2023 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 - 20 MPH, the message to decelerate immediately was displayed on the instrument panel, and the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to 1st gear. The failure had occurred several times, at times while driving 75 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to replace the valve body and solenoid. The second time the vehicle was taken to the dealer, it was determined that there was a failure with the…
2024 GMC CANYON
Filed Aug 7, 2026
Vehicle alerted driver that ECS and. Rake assist was needed and disabled abs and forward collision while lighting up multiple warning lights on dashboard. Lights eventually turned off leaving a check engine light on. Multiple codes pulled from system using obd2 reader. Communication bus B offline and U0074, U0151, U0447,U0452 all at same time.