GMC Canyon recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 31 recalls and 1,439 owner complaints for the GMC Canyon (model years 2004–2012, 2015–2026). The most reported problem area is steering (445 complaints), followed by electrical system (266 complaints). The 2015 model year has the most recalls (8).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 3 | 207 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 3 | 62 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 1 | 27 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 2 | 12 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2020 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2018 | 1 | 53 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 1 | 66 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 4 | 271 | 8 | 2 | |
| 2015 | 8 | 303 | 7 | 4 | |
| 2012 | 2 | 23 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2011 | 5 | 12 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 3 | 27 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2008 | 2 | 38 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2007 | 3 | 42 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2006 | 4 | 48 | 3 | 2 | |
| 2005 | 3 | 113 | 6 | 2 | |
| 2004 | 3 | 80 | 3 | 4 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2015 (303), 2016 (271) and 2024 (207). Among model years at least two years old, the 2010 has the fewest complaints on file (8).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all GMC Canyon model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 445 | 13 of 21 | |
| Electrical system | 266 | 20 of 21 | |
| Exterior lighting | 211 | 15 of 21 | |
| Power train | 182 | 19 of 21 | |
| Engine | 120 | 16 of 21 |
Latest 8 of 31 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V114000 | Feb 26, 2026 | Equipment: other, owners/service/other manual | 2025–2026 | 5,861 |
| 25V856000 | Dec 11, 2025 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2024–2026 | 1,120 |
| 24V703000 | Sep 19, 2024 | Seat belts: critical fasteners | 2023 | 151 |
| 24V673000 | Sep 12, 2024 | Exterior lighting: headlights | 2024 | 13,241 |
| 24V491000 | Jun 28, 2024 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump, mounting plate/flange | 2024 | 8,622 |
| 24V237000 | Mar 28, 2024 | Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs | 2023 | 17 |
| 24V133000 | Feb 22, 2024 | Electrical system: ADAS, driver monitoring, camera/sensor | 2023 | 55,755 |
| 22V375000 | May 26, 2022 | Seats: critical fasteners | 2022 | 1,631 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 41 complaints and a fire in 22 complaints; 35 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.