2020 GMC Canyon recalls and problems
No recalls and 14 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2020 GMC Canyon.
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2020 GMC Canyon recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Truck feels like it is going over rumble strips when accelerating. There is a NTHSA bulletin for this. 21-NA-047
The main issue is the transmission... It shudders. Now I have to change the oil every 10K miles on it, or it will start shuddering again. It first started when the truck had 50K or a little more miles in it. The issue was resolved, I thought... Then it did it again at 69K (Just out of the warranty). I called the…
The contact owns a 2020 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while her son was attempting to park the vehicle in a parking garage, there was a loud screeching sound coming from the vehicle while depressing the brake pedal. The contact's son used excessive force to depress the brake pedal, and an unknown warning light…
The contact owns a 2020 GMC Canyon. The contact stated upon depressing the brake pedal and turning the key in the ignition switch to turn off the vehicle, the key failed to turn to the OFF position and remained stuck. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that upon turning the key back to the ON…
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Canyon model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 53 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 12 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 | 27 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 62 | 0 | 1 |
Across all years, the 2015 Canyon has the most complaints (303). All GMC Canyon years →
Questions
- Does the 2020 GMC Canyon have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2020 GMC Canyon as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 GMC Canyon?
- Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (6 complaints), followed by electrical system (3).
- How many 2020 GMC Canyon complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 1 of 14 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 13, 2026.