2025 GMC CANYON
2 recalls, 13 complaints - 4/5 safety rating
26V114000 Feb 26, 2026
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Defect Description
General 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, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coup... Read more
Consequence
Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac... Read more
25V856000 Dec 11, 2025
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Defect Description
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024–2026 GMC Canyon AT4X AEV vehicles. Incorrect sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software may cause a second stage passenger air bag deployment when only a first stage is intended. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle S... Read more
Consequence
An air bag that deploys improperly increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the SDM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 30, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252533510. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTS... Read more
Complaint Statistics
13 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 4 |
| ENGINE | 3 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
POWER TRAIN
Mar 26, 2026
Incident date: Mar 25, 2026
Vehicle “slams” into gear and goes into “limp” mode. RPM’s increase dramatically and speed accelerate ration is very low. Check engine light on and several U codes show. And P0301
ENGINE
Mar 26, 2026
Incident date: Mar 25, 2026
03/25/2026 Driving down the street card started jerking and acting like it did not want to move kept slowing down like it wasn't getting any gas. like the transmission was going out. There is nothing wrong with my transmission. The car had been on a recall for a part that has been replaced 2 differe... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Mar 26, 2026
Incident date: Mar 25, 2026
03/25/2026 Driving down the street card started jerking and acting like it did not want to move kept slowing down like it wasn't getting any gas. like the transmission was going out. There is nothing wrong with my transmission. The car had been on a recall for a part that has been replaced 2 differe... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 12, 2026
Incident date: Feb 6, 2025
The jeep will randomly lose cabin heat and blow cold air. It seems to happen mostly when the battery is drained. Took it to dealer but they tried to say it was normal which we stated it can’t be normal to not be able to defrost your windshield in the winter. I called mopar and they opened a case w... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 12, 2026
Incident date: Feb 6, 2025
In November 2025 my breaks quit working. I had AAA haul my car to a repair shop. They ran the codes on the car and found that it was related to a recall on 2021 BMW 540i's for the oil vacuum pump assembly, pan and gasket. I then had it towed to BMW and found out that my vin was not in the recall.... Read more
ENGINE
Feb 5, 2026
Incident date: Feb 2, 2026
The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was unable to restart and was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was diagnosed with battery failure. The co... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Feb 5, 2026
Incident date: Jan 27, 2026
While driving, the vehicle experiences unintended braking and refusal to accelerate. ABS, traction control, pre-collision system, and secondary collision brake warnings illuminate. Toyota dealer diagnostics documented ABS and brake system fault codes C1201 and C1A50. The vehicle also produces a loud... Read more
ENGINE
Jan 5, 2026
Incident date: Jan 4, 2026
The contact owns a 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V741000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) and 25V766000 (ENGINE). However, the part to do the recall repair for the engine was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving into a parking space,... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 25, 2025
Incident date: Nov 16, 2025
The contact owns a 2021 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V653000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic Stability Control (ESC); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was no... Read more
AIR BAGS
Aug 27, 2025
Incident date: Aug 23, 2025
Porsche dashboard leather shrunk and staples pulled out, I was told that if the vehicle was in an accident the air bags might not deploy properly . the Porsche dealer looked at it and recommended replacing it . this is a very common issue .
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 27, 2025
Incident date: Aug 23, 2025
Porsche dashboard leather shrunk and staples pulled out, I was told that if the vehicle was in an accident the air bags might not deploy properly . the Porsche dealer looked at it and recommended replacing it . this is a very common issue .
POWER TRAIN
Aug 27, 2025
Incident date: Aug 23, 2025
While braking vehicle downshifted harshly with a noticeable slam into gear. While under acceleration, vehicle rpms raised sharply as transmission slipped and would not engage and accelerate. Potential risk to injury as vehicle transmission failed on interstate with loss of acceleration. Towed vehicl... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 27, 2025
Incident date: Aug 23, 2025
On August 15, 2025, my 2010 Mazda 3 began displaying the ABS warning light intermittently while driving. The ABS system is a critical safety feature, and when the light comes on, I am unsure if the braking system will function properly in an emergency. I scanned the vehicle using a Foxwell diagnost... Read more
NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2025 GMC CANYON
2025 GMC Canyon PU/CC 4WD
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| 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 | 3 / 5 ★★★☆☆ |
| Side Crash, Passenger | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | 3 / 5 ★★★☆☆ |
| Rollover Risk | 0.0% |
Safety Technology
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard |
| Forward Collision Warning | Standard & Optional |
| Lane Departure Warning | Standard & Optional |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
GMC CANYON - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the GMC CANYON across all model years (2004, 2026).
54
Total Recalls
1,957
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
82
Reported Crashes
37
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 | 2 | 8 | View |
| 2025 (current) | 2 | 13 | |
| 2024 | 3 | 258 | View |
| 2023 | 3 | 108 | View |
| 2022 | 1 | 42 | View |
| 2021 | 2 | 14 | View |
| 2020 | 0 | 20 | View |
| 2019 | 0 | 22 | View |
| 2018 | 1 | 72 | View |
| 2017 | 1 | 91 | View |
| 2016 | 4 | 355 | View |
| 2015 | 8 | 401 | View |
| 2012 | 2 | 30 | View |
| 2011 | 5 | 20 | View |
| 2010 | 2 | 9 | View |
| 2009 | 3 | 35 | View |
| 2008 | 2 | 68 | View |
| 2007 | 3 | 61 | View |
| 2006 | 4 | 81 | View |
| 2005 | 3 | 146 | View |
| 2004 | 3 | 103 | View |