GMC Canyon recalls and complaints by year
Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the GMC Canyon, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.
Last updated: (NHTSA data snapshot)
At a Glance
Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.
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Key Takeaways
A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the GMC Canyon, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.
- Coverage spans model years 2004–2025 with 49 recall campaigns and 1828 complaints in NHTSA data.
- Years with the most recall activity: 2015 (8), 2011 (5), and 2016 (4).
- Years with the most complaint volume: 2015 (391), 2016 (340), and 2024 (238).
- Top recall themes: Seats and restraints, Airbags, and Brakes.
- Most reported complaint areas (across all years): Steering, Electrical system, Exterior lighting.
- Complaints are not proof of a defect, but repeated themes can be useful signals when researching a used vehicle.
- Always check your specific VIN for open recalls (open recalls are VIN-specific and can change over time).
Recall Themes
Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas. Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.
Seats and restraints
8 campaigns · Years: 2004–2012, 2015–2016, 2021–2023These campaigns relate to seats, belts, airbags restraint integration, or child restraint anchoring components.
Airbags
4 campaigns · Years: 2015–2016These campaigns relate to airbag system components and deployment/airbag readiness issues.
Brakes
3 campaigns · Years: 2004–2009, 2015These campaigns relate to braking system components that can affect stopping performance or warning behavior.
Fuel and emissions
3 campaigns · Years: 2009, 2015–2018, 2024These campaigns relate to fuel delivery or emissions components where leaks or failures can raise safety risk.
Steering and suspension
3 campaigns · Years: 2011, 2015These campaigns relate to steering or suspension components that can affect vehicle control or stability.
Equipment and labeling
2 campaigns · Years: 2006, 2021These campaigns relate to equipment compliance, labeling, or tires.
Other
2 campaigns · Years: 2007, 2023These campaigns do not fit a single dominant theme, or the component taxonomy is broad.
Most Reported Issues
Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the GMC Canyon in NHTSA complaint data are Steering, Electrical system, Exterior lighting.
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Year-by-Year Overview
Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | 5 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking. |
| 2024 | 2 | 238 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Exterior lighting, Electrical system, Engine. |
| 2023 | 3 | 79 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking, Forward collision avoidance: warnings. |
| 2022 | 1 | 27 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Steering, Electrical system, Power train. |
| 2021 | 2 | 12 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Power train, Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking. |
| 2020 | 0 | 18 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Power train, Engine, Electrical system. |
| 2019 | 0 | 18 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Power train, Fuel/propulsion system, Electrical system. |
| 2018 | 1 | 63 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Power train, Electrical system, Engine. |
| 2017 | 1 | 89 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Power train, Engine, Electrical system. |
| 2016 | 4 | 340 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Steering, Power train, Electrical system. |
| 2015 | 8 | 391 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Steering, Power train, Electronic stability control (esc). |
| 2012 | 2 | 30 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Electronic stability control (esc), Service brakes. |
| 2011 | 5 | 20 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Engine, Air bags. |
| 2010 | 2 | 9 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Vehicle speed control, Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel, Structure. |
| 2009 | 3 | 35 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Fuel system, gasoline, Power train. |
| 2008 | 2 | 65 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Engine, Service brakes. |
| 2007 | 3 | 59 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Air bags, Engine. |
| 2006 | 4 | 81 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Engine, Exterior lighting. |
| 2005 | 3 | 146 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Service brakes, Structure:body. |
| 2004 | 3 | 103 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Suspension, Structure:body. |
What to Do Next
- Check open recalls by VIN on the official NHTSA site (open recalls are VIN-specific).
- If buying used, ask for proof of recall remedy completion (dealer paperwork helps).
- If symptoms match common complaint themes, consider a mechanic inspection before purchase or long trips.
Recall Evidence by Year
A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model. The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.
Most common areas involved: Exterior lighting , Child seat and Fuel system
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⚠️ Important Safety Information
Recall Explained provides independent analysis of official NHTSA data. This site does not replace the official NHTSA VIN lookup and should not be treated as legal or safety advice for your specific vehicle.
For any safety concerns: Always check your VIN on the official NHTSA site and contact an authorized dealer.