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GMC Canyon Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 13 model years, NHTSA lists 27 recalls and 1,095 owner complaints for the GMC Canyon. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
GMC Canyon by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 GMC Canyon | 0 | 8 | |
| 2025 GMC Canyon | 2 | 8 | |
| 2024 GMC Canyon | 3 | 207 | |
| 2023 GMC Canyon | 3 | 62 | |
| 2022 GMC Canyon | 1 | 27 | |
| 2021 GMC Canyon | 2 | 12 | |
| 2020 GMC Canyon | 0 | 14 | |
| 2019 GMC Canyon | 0 | 17 | |
| 2018 GMC Canyon | 1 | 53 | |
| 2017 GMC Canyon | 1 | 66 | |
| 2016 GMC Canyon | 4 | 271 | |
| 2015 GMC Canyon | 8 | 321 | |
| 2012 GMC Canyon | 2 | 29 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All GMC models.
GMC Canyon: questions owners ask
Which GMC Canyon year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the GMC Canyon model years with the most are the 2015 (321), 2016 (271) and 2024 (207). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which GMC Canyon years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2021 (12), 2020 (14) and 2019 (17), out of 11 model years from 2012 to 2024. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How many recalls does the GMC Canyon have?
NHTSA lists recalls for 10 GMC Canyon model years, 27 in total when counted per model year (one recall often covers several years). The years with the most are the 2015 (8), 2016 (4) and 2023 (3). Check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Which GMC Canyon years have the most power steering complaints?
166 owner complaints across 3 GMC Canyon model years describe power steering failing, locking up or turning heavy. The most were filed for the 2015 (93), 2016 (70) and 2023 (3) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which GMC Canyon years have the most stalling complaints?
115 owner complaints across 5 GMC Canyon model years describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. The most were filed for the 2015 (56), 2016 (49) and 2017 (4) model years, out of 5 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which GMC Canyon years have the most ABS and stability control complaints?
44 owner complaints across 2 GMC Canyon model years describe ABS, traction or stability control warnings or faults. The most were filed for the 2015 (25) and 2016 (19) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which GMC Canyon years have the most transmission shifting complaints?
28 owner complaints across 3 GMC Canyon model years describe harsh, jerky or delayed transmission shifting or shuddering. The most were filed for the 2015 (11), 2018 (9) and 2017 (8) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which GMC Canyon years have the most rough idle and misfire complaints?
26 owner complaints across 2 GMC Canyon model years describe rough idling, misfires or hesitation when accelerating. The most were filed for the 2015 (13) and 2016 (13) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which GMC Canyon years have the most check engine light complaints?
18 owner complaints across 4 GMC Canyon model years describe the check engine light coming on. The most were filed for the 2024 (7), 2017 (5) and 2019 (3) model years, out of 4 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.