NHTSA Data Explorer

GMC Canyon

Data refreshed August 8, 2026

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Complaints

1,411

Active records

Recalls

31

Active records

TSBs

3,644

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

456

Steering behavior

417

Reporting mechanism

353

Driver assistance issue

261

Condition issue

251

Lighting behavior

241

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

131

Electrical issue

110

Vibration/harshness

105

Performance issue

98

Braking behavior

83

Noise

81

Engine behavior

78

Starting behavior

74

Safety restraint issue

58

Thermal issue

52

Fluid issue

47

Infotainment behavior

34

Access/entry issue

33

HVAC behavior

33

Powering on/off behavior

26

Safety restraint behavior

24

Ride/handling behavior

16

Smell

13

Recent change

11

Wiper/washer behavior

7

Communication/network issue

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2021 GMC CANYON

Filed Jul 30, 2026


While driving a few days ago, power steering abruptly stopped working and a service power steering message appeared. It was very difficult to steer the vehicle back home. I've tried replacing the battery and resetting the steering sensor to no avail.

2018 GMC CANYON

Filed Jul 30, 2026


On many occasions, over several years of ownership, ''NEW in 2018, the trans has had violent shift Problems. I could only find 1, ONE instance where a person was injured'' by ANY of the GM 8L transmissions. My neck is hurting Now. I'm compelled to do this for Others who been Scammed by GM as they still sell a 8 speed rewrapped. I can't believe this has been protected against being called a SAFETY ISSUE By any Gov. agency. I got my truck in Retirement and Know I can't and won't Tow a Trailer or…

2022 GMC CANYON

Filed Jul 28, 2026


The contact owns a 2022 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while the gear shifter was shifted to park(P), the contact was unable to remove the key from the ignition switch. The contact stated that after turning the steering wheel to the right in a certain way, the key was able to be removed from the ignition switch. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a complaint was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

2026 GMC CANYON

Filed Jul 27, 2026


GM pushed a system update to my truck last week. I noticed the front bumper sensors are no longer working. In addition, the auto start-stop function no longer works.

2015 GMC CANYON

Filed Jul 24, 2026


Power steering and stabalink malfunction causing a radom and very dangerous complete power steering failure. GM was forced to do two recalls for this failure, one in 2016 and another in 2021 but they excluded any Canyon made after May of 2015. The recall should include these as well because their claimed fix did no such thing which is very dangerous to the occupants of the Canyon as well as other vehicle occupants on the road.

2016 GMC CANYON

Filed Jul 3, 2026


Was in my garage and started up my truck and seen an alert regarding the steering. Reversed truck and was un-able to steer the truck. Steering wheel would not move at all.

2023 GMC CANYON

Filed Jul 1, 2026


Trailer brakes continuously fault due to known problem GM technical bulletin 23-NA-149 This should be a recall. Nothing but the runaround getting it fixed by GM.

2026 GMC CANYON

Filed Jul 1, 2026


I was pushing the accelerator, and the transmission hesitated at about 45 mph. For about 2-3 seconds, the vehicle would not upshift. The RPMs revved, and finally the vehicle slam-shifted into gear. The vehicle drove normally for the rest of the drive cycle.

2016 GMC CANYON

Filed Jun 30, 2026


The contact owns a 2016 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the infotainment system and screen display became inoperable. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed and it was determined that an unknown part needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

2018 GMC CANYON

Filed Jun 26, 2026


The truck have a bad shudder that can shake you off the road. They know about the issue because its been an issue with there vehicles. I have a 2020 colorado also with this dangerous issue.

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Updated August 8, 2026. Refreshed nightly.