2026 GMC CANYON
2 recalls, 5 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
5 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | 1 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Aug 10, 2026
Incident date: Aug 8, 2026
The contact owns a 2026 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while his son was driving approximately 30 MPH, the passenger’s side rear brakes were making an abnormal crunching sound. No warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. T... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Jul 27, 2026
Incident date: Jul 22, 2026
GM pushed a system update to my truck last week. I noticed the front bumper sensors are no longer working. In addition, the auto start-stop function no longer works.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Jul 1, 2026
Incident date: Jun 30, 2026
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 56 MPH, the hood was bouncing and the hood became unsecured and flew open, covering the windshield, and the windshield was cracked. The contact was able to safely maneuver the vehicle onto the shoulder of the roa... Read more
AIR BAGS
May 11, 2026
Incident date: May 7, 2026
I was driving at normal speed on XXX XXX parkway getting on to the XXX crossing, when I drove over a pothole. The passenger side curtain airbag suddenly deployed even though there was no collision. I had a [XXX] sitting in a car seat in the second row passenger side as well as another child in the... Read more
ENGINE
Mar 31, 2026
Incident date: Mar 31, 2026
The engine overheated and suddenly lost power/ acceleration while driving in rush hour traffic at highway speed. I had to move across 3 lanes of traffic to get on to shoulder of highway safely while car and engine sputtered and slowed to a stop with no power or acceleration. After having vehicle tow... Read more
NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2026 GMC CANYON
2026 GMC CANYON PU/CC N/A 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 |
| Lane Departure Warning | Standard |
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
1,942
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
80
Reported Crashes
39
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 (current) | 2 | 5 | |
| 2025 | 2 | 13 | View |
| 2024 | 3 | 258 | View |
| 2023 | 3 | 99 | View |
| 2022 | 1 | 40 | View |
| 2021 | 2 | 14 | View |
| 2020 | 0 | 19 | 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 |