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GMC Canyon

1,436 federal complaints across 21 model years (2004-2026) · 31 recall campaigns

Complaints by model year

Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the GMC Canyon, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.

2004
2005
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2009
2010
2011
2012
2015
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2020
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2026
Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years

Model years compared

Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.

Highest complaint totals

  1. 2015 GMC Canyon - 257 complaints in its first 8 years (303 to date)
  2. 2016 GMC Canyon - 231 complaints in its first 8 years (270 to date)
  3. 2005 GMC Canyon - 75 complaints in its first 8 years (113 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.

Lowest totals among mature years

  1. 2007 GMC Canyon - 28 complaints in its first 8 years (42 to date)
  2. 2006 GMC Canyon - 33 complaints in its first 8 years (48 to date)
  3. 2004 GMC Canyon - 50 complaints in its first 8 years (80 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.

What owners report, all years combined

Steering
447
Electrical system
270
Lighting
216
Power train
183
Engine & cooling
157
Brakes
116

Every model year

Model yearComplaints to dateWithin 8 yearsRecalls
2026 GMC Canyon882
2025 GMC Canyon882
2024 GMC Canyon2062063
2023 GMC Canyon62623
2022 GMC Canyon27271
2021 GMC Canyon12122
2020 GMC Canyon14140
2019 GMC Canyon17170
2018 GMC Canyon52521
2017 GMC Canyon66641
2016 GMC Canyon2702314
2015 GMC Canyon3032578
2012 GMC Canyon23172
2011 GMC Canyon12105
2010 GMC Canyon882
2009 GMC Canyon27203
2008 GMC Canyon38232
2007 GMC Canyon42283
2006 GMC Canyon48334
2005 GMC Canyon113753
2004 GMC Canyon80503

Recall campaigns, all years

Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.

CampaignYearsComponentSummary
26V1140002025-2026EquipmentGeneral 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,...
25V8560002024-2026Air BagsGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024–2026 GMC Canyon AT4X AEV vehicles.
24V7030002023Seat BeltsGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Chevrolet Colorado and 2023 GMC Canyon vehicles.
24V6730002024Exterior LightingGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 GMC Canyon vehicles. The headlights may flicker while driving and while the vehicle is in park.
24V4910002024Fuel System, GasolineGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles.
24V2370002023WheelsGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles.
24V1330002023Forward Collision AvoidanceGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles.
22V3750002022SeatsGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado vehicles equipped with a manual passenger seat.
21V4970002021EquipmentGeneral 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...
21V2130002015SteeringGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles.
20V8110002021Seat BeltsGeneral 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...
18V3580002015-2018Fuel System, GasolineGeneral 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,...
17V6210002015-2016Air BagsGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado, and 2016 Chevrolet Volt vehicles.
16V1250002016Air BagsGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured January 19, 2016, to February 2, 2016, Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured...
16V0540002015SteeringGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured January 6, 2015, to March 17, 2015, and 2015 GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured...
15V8070002016Latches/Locks/LinkagesGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Colorado trucks manufactured August 25, 2015 to September 24, 2015, and GMC Canyon trucks manufactured...
15V2780002015Service Brakes, HydraulicGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado, and GMC Canyon trucks manufactured January 6, 2014, to December 24, 2014.
15V2670002015SeatsGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon trucks manufactured January 6, 2014, to April 1, 2015.
15V1570002015Air BagsGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured September 15, 2014, to January 21, 2015, and 2015 GMC Canyon vehicles...
14V6450002015Air BagsGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured January 6, 2014, to October 1, 2014.
12V5940002010-2012Latches/Locks/LinkagesGeneral Motors is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured from November 9, 2009, through August 28, 2012, for failing to...
11V5520002012Seat BeltsGENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHEVROLET COLORADO AND GMC CANYON VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 9, 2011, THROUGH OCTOBER 19, 2011, FOR FAILING TO...
11V3370002011Power TrainGENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CHEVROLET COLORADO AND GMC CANYON PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.9 OR 3.7 LITER ENGINE AND A FOUR-SPEED AUTOMATIC...
11V2760002011VisibilityGENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CHEVROLET COLORADO AND GMC CANYON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 22, 2010, THROUGH NOVEMBER 5, 2010.
11V0070002011SuspensionGENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, COLORADO, EXPRESS, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE; AND GMC...
10V5750002004-2011Child SeatGM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2011, CHEVROLET COLORADO, GMC CANYON, MODEL YEAR 2006, ISUZU I-280/I-350, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2008, I-290/I-370, REGULAR CAB VEHICLES AND...
09V3100002004-2009Exterior LightingGM IS RECALLING 185,903 MODEL YEAR 2004-2009 COLORADO, GMC MODEL YEAR 2009-2004 CANYON, MODEL YEAR 2006 I-280, I-350, MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 I-290, AND I-370, PASSENGER VEHICLES...
09V1540002009Fuel System, GasolineGM IS RECALLING 27,188 MY 2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE HYBRID, ESCALADE ESV, AND ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SUBURBAN, TAHOE, TAHOE HYBRID, AND COLORADO; AND GMC YUKON,...
06V3070002007WheelsCERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO.
06V1390002004-2006Exterior LightingCERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS MAY EXPERIENCE THE PERMANENT LOSS OF BRAKE LAMP FUNCTION OR BRAKE LAMPS THAT ARE ILLUMINATED AT ALL TIMES.