2020 GMC CANYON

0 recalls — 19 complaints — 4/5 safety rating

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

19 total complaints 1 crashes 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
POWER TRAIN5
ENGINE3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
STEERING1
AIR BAGS1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC1
POWER TRAIN Jan 15, 2026
Incident date: Mar 16, 2023
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... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Oct 16, 2025
Incident date: Oct 1, 2025
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 unkn... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Oct 16, 2025
Incident date: Oct 1, 2025
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 unkn... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 29, 2025
Incident date: Dec 15, 2024
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 k... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS Mar 13, 2024
Incident date: Oct 19, 2023
See attached document for complaint
ENGINE Mar 13, 2024
Incident date: Oct 19, 2023
See attached document for complaint
AIR BAGS Jan 8, 2024
Incident date: Dec 18, 2023
The contact owned a 2020 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, he crashed into the vehicle in front. The contact stated that the vehicle was switching lanes abruptly, and did not have enough time to slow down or stop. No warning lights were illuminated on the vehicle. The air ... Read more
Crash 1 injured
POWER TRAIN Dec 11, 2023
Incident date: Nov 20, 2023
The wiring in most vehicles 2020 and newer are soy/ nut based product… which squirrels, rodents and other animals can’t resist and the wiring throughout the vehicle is being chewed this all makes all models all manufacturers… there is also problems with the 8 speed transmission that shutters a... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Dec 11, 2023
Incident date: Nov 20, 2023
The wiring in most vehicles 2020 and newer are soy/ nut based product… which squirrels, rodents and other animals can’t resist and the wiring throughout the vehicle is being chewed this all makes all models all manufacturers… there is also problems with the 8 speed transmission that shutters a... Read more
STEERING Apr 21, 2023
Incident date: Apr 14, 2023
The contact owns a 2020 GMC Canyon. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle hesitated, and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact parked on the side of the roadway. The vehicle was not drivable. The co... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Oct 12, 2022
Incident date: Oct 8, 2022
Infotainment center Reboots if phone is plug in. Radio station becomes very loud and driver is unable to control volume. Driver is now distracted from driving and trying to repair problem. Bad situation when in traffic.
POWER TRAIN Jan 5, 2022
Incident date: Jan 5, 2022
When rolling to stop signs or red lights, the vehicle occasionally fails to downshift properly and will attempt to continue pushing the vehicle when trying to stop. On multiple occasions, the vehicle acts as if it cannot be stopped due to the transmission failing to downshift. One must aggressively ... Read more
ENGINE Jan 5, 2022
Incident date: Jan 5, 2022
When rolling to stop signs or red lights, the vehicle occasionally fails to downshift properly and will attempt to continue pushing the vehicle when trying to stop. On multiple occasions, the vehicle acts as if it cannot be stopped due to the transmission failing to downshift. One must aggressively ... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jan 7, 2021
Incident date: Dec 15, 2020
I AM THE OWNER OF A 2020 CANYON SLE THAT WAS PURCHASED IN JUNE OF 2020. THE VEHICLE HAS ABOUT 20,000 MILE ON IT CURRENTLY. I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING A "LAG" ON ACCELERATION AFTER COMING TO A STOP. THIS FEELS LIKE THE TRANSMISSION ISN'T DOWN SHIFTING ALL THE WAY. AT TIME WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A S... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Oct 3, 2020
Incident date: Sep 29, 2020
I'M THE OWNER OF A NEWLY BOUGHT (6/5/2020 PURCHASED DATE) 2020 GMC CANYON. I TOOK MY TRUCK INTO THE DEALERSHIP AND COMPLAINED THAT I HAVE EXPERIENCED TRANSMISSION ISSUES WHEN DOWNSHIFTING OR ACCELERATING. MY MOST COMMON ISSUE IS 'SHUDDERING' WHEN THE TRUCK ACCELERATES AND SUDDEN 'JERKING' WHEN DOWNS... Read more
POWER TRAIN Oct 3, 2020
Incident date: Sep 29, 2020
I'M THE OWNER OF A NEWLY BOUGHT (6/5/2020 PURCHASED DATE) 2020 GMC CANYON. I TOOK MY TRUCK INTO THE DEALERSHIP AND COMPLAINED THAT I HAVE EXPERIENCED TRANSMISSION ISSUES WHEN DOWNSHIFTING OR ACCELERATING. MY MOST COMMON ISSUE IS 'SHUDDERING' WHEN THE TRUCK ACCELERATES AND SUDDEN 'JERKING' WHEN DOWNS... Read more
ENGINE Oct 3, 2020
Incident date: Sep 29, 2020
I'M THE OWNER OF A NEWLY BOUGHT (6/5/2020 PURCHASED DATE) 2020 GMC CANYON. I TOOK MY TRUCK INTO THE DEALERSHIP AND COMPLAINED THAT I HAVE EXPERIENCED TRANSMISSION ISSUES WHEN DOWNSHIFTING OR ACCELERATING. MY MOST COMMON ISSUE IS 'SHUDDERING' WHEN THE TRUCK ACCELERATES AND SUDDEN 'JERKING' WHEN DOWNS... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE Aug 21, 2020
Incident date: Jul 13, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 GMC CANYON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM FAILED TO ACTIVATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FEATURE FAILED TO PROVIDE ANY WARNING THAT ANOTHER VEHICLE WAS STOP IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE OR SLOWING DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GATES GMC BUICK... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) May 26, 2020
Incident date: May 21, 2020
2020 GMC CANYON WITH 774 MILES SUFFERED AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE LOSING ALL POWER WHILE TRAVELING AT ABOUT 25 MPH. THE BATTERY CABLE CONNECTION CAUSED MELTING OF ADJACENT COMPONENTS. AS IT WAS HAPPENING, THE DASHBOARD SHOWED A "BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE" MESSAGE FOLLOWED BY A "SERVI... Read more

NHTSA Safety Ratings — 2020 GMC CANYON

2020 GMC Canyon PU/CC 4WD

CategoryRating
Overall Rating 4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash 4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash — Driver 4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash — Passenger 4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Side Crash 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash — Driver 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash — Passenger 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover 3 / 5 ★★★☆☆
Rollover Risk 21.2%

Safety Technology

FeatureStatus
Electronic Stability ControlStandard
Forward Collision WarningOptional
Lane Departure WarningOptional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

NHTSA Safety Investigations — GMC CANYON

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

RQ09001 Opened: Feb 25, 2009 — Closed: Jul 30, 2009
RQ — Closed — Model Year: 2006
BRAKE LAMP SWITCH MALFUNCTION
ON JULY 28,2009, GM INITIATED A REGIONAL RECALL CAMPAIGN ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2004-2009 CHEVROLET COLORADO AND GMC CANYON VEHICLES AND MY2006-2008 ISUZU I-SERIES VEHICLES.THE STATES AND U.S. TERRITORIES INVOLVED ARE AL, AZ, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, NV, NM, PR, SC, TX, VI AND UT.A TOTAL OF 185,903 V... Read more
PE05065 Opened: Dec 2, 2005 — Closed: May 1, 2006
PE — Closed — Model Year: 2005
BRAKE LAMP SWITCH FAILURE
BY LETTER DATED APRIL 26, 2006, GM NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT IS CONDUCTING A SAFETY RECALL (NHTSA RECALL NO. 06V139) INVOLVING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2004-06 CHEVROLET COLORADO, GMC CANYON AND 2006 MY ISUZU I280/I350 VEHICLES.GM'S RECALL COVERS 404,733 VEHICLES.GM REPORTS THAT LOSS OF BRAKE LAMP ... Read more
PE04076 Opened: Nov 10, 2004 — Closed: Mar 14, 2005
PE — Closed — Model Year: 2004
INADVERTENT FRONT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
ALL REPORTS INDICATE INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT DURING IGNITION START-UP (KEY-ON) AND WITH THE VEHICLE NOT IN MOTION.REPORTED INJURIES WERE MINOR AND CONSIST OF SKIN ABRASION AND BRUISES.THE INCIDENT DATES RANGED FROM JULY THROUGH NOVEMBER 2004.ODI HAS RECEIVED NO ADDITIONAL REPORTS SINCE OPENING THIS I... Read more

GMC CANYON — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the GMC CANYON across all model years (2004–2026).

62 Total Recalls
1,896 Total Complaints
3 Investigations
61 Reported Crashes
32 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

GMC CANYON — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2026 3 1 View
2025 3 13 View
2024 5 255 View
2023 6 90 View
2022 1 36 View
2021 3 13 View
2020 (current) 0 19
2019 0 18 View
2018 1 68 View
2017 1 91 View
2016 4 346 View
2015 8 396 View
2012 2 30 View
2011 5 20 View
2010 2 9 View
2009 3 35 View
2008 2 65 View
2007 3 61 View
2006 4 81 View
2005 3 146 View
2004 3 103 View

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