NHTSA Data Explorer

GMC Canyon

Data refreshed October 26, 2026

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Complaints

1,431

Active records

Recalls

31

Active records

TSBs

3,630

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

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

462

Steering behavior

432

Reporting mechanism

356

Condition issue

285

Driver assistance issue

275

Lighting behavior

240

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

138

Vibration/harshness

109

Performance issue

107

Braking behavior

93

Engine behavior

84

Noise

81

Electrical issue

79

Starting behavior

76

Safety restraint issue

59

Thermal issue

49

Fluid issue

47

Infotainment behavior

41

Access/entry issue

34

HVAC behavior

33

Powering on/off behavior

31

Safety restraint behavior

25

Ride/handling behavior

17

Recent change

13

Smell

13

Wiper/washer behavior

7

Communication/network issue

2

Charging behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2024 GMC CANYON

Filed Oct 20, 2026


2024 GM Canyon bought brand new in December 2024, now has 24,700 miles and the front brake pads are down to 2% per the GMC dealership service department. Premature brake wear, and GM is refusing to pay for it.

2018 GMC CANYON

Filed Oct 19, 2026


Driving down road and heard load screeching noise then when preparing to stop the brake felt like pushing on a brick wall and almost got hit after pulling into highway. The vacuum booster pump was found to have been sheared off engine.

2016 GMC CANYON

Filed Oct 15, 2026


Issue #1: While driving on the highway, the screens flickered once in a while. While stopping at a gas station, the vehicle did not turn on. Everything was black as if there was no power. After a several minutes of trying, it came back. Apparently it was an electrical issue. Took it to the dealership shop, but they couldn't find anything wrong with it. A couple of month after, my son was driving and when he turned right, the vehicle shut off. Same issue, the vehicle went black but after a few…

2022 GMC CANYON

Filed Oct 6, 2026


Could not turn the ignition key off beyond the Accessory position in order to turn the key completely off to remove the ignition key. The key would stick in the ON oor Accessory position. The problem was in the microswitch button on the console shifter, the front button is pushed in to enable shifting into the PARK position. This is a safety concern due to not being able to turn off the ignition and also to not remove the key from the ignition. The repair was done by the dealer, a control unit…

2021 GMC CANYON

Filed Oct 5, 2026


The contact owns a 2021 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brakes became inoperable and the vehicle shut off. The contact repeatedly pumped the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that there was a large cloud of white smoke and immediately associated the failure with the vacuum pump. The contact over safely, the vehicle was towed. The contact became aware that there was no oil in the engine. The vehicle was towed back to the residence.…

2016 GMC CANYON

Filed Oct 1, 2026


I was driving around a windy road up a canyon with sheer cliffs, and my power steering suddenly went out. It took almost all my strength to steer it clear of me going off the canyon. It has since then gone out intermittently for months now. I’m waiting for the warranty to approve a replacement. I know this is a common issue with this year vehicle and there was a recall for the previous years version. Seeing how many complaints about this year make and model online for the same issue makes me…

2016 GMC CANYON

Filed Sep 30, 2026


The power steering on the truck we purchased for our son for college went out while he driving, I had him take it to a local shop and they said this is a known issue from GM and a safety alert was issue under NHTSA 21V213000/GM Recall N202325410. However, even though GM used the exact same steering rack parts, they excluded 2016 models from the recall and issue TSB #16-NA-065 as an instruction guide for mechanics. The local shop that is doing the work also sited TSB-N202325410-01 issued from…

2019 GMC CANYON

Filed Sep 29, 2026


The contact owns a 2019 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal sound coming from underneath the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was determined that both rear tires needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to a local Goodyear tire for a second opinion, where it was diagnosed and determined that the rear carriage bearings were failing. The vehicle was taken back to the same local…

2023 GMC CANYON

Filed Sep 24, 2026


Vehicle had brake system failure while driving nearly resulting in two accidents due to an inability to deccelerate. Brake System Failure notification came on screen along with other safety warnings and a check engine light has stayed on since.

2024 GMC CANYON

Filed Sep 23, 2026


I purchased my truck with 5 miles on the speedometer in Anchorage AK 4/7/2024. In May 2024, the engine idled rough and transmission shifted hard, I was told me it was normal, and I would have to wait 2 yrs to make a transmission appointment. In June 2024 approaching a green light, approximately 35 mph, the brakes locked, I had no control over the steering and it left a 5 foot skid mark. I had a painful neck and headaches. The shop said they couldn’t make it do it again. In August 2024…

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Updated October 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.