Is the 2015 GMC Canyon reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 GMC Canyon is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2015 GMC Canyon?

The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 75% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2015 GMC Canyon have?

8 recalls on file for this model year.

2015 GMC Canyon

■ Significantly worse — known issue year

2015 GMC Canyon
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 302
Recalls: 8
Investigations: 1
Top problem: Steering

Complaints per year

2015: 302 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
2004	80
2005	113
2006	48
2007	42
2008	38
2009	27
2010	8
2011	12
2012	23
2015	302
2016	270
2017	66
2018	52
2019	17
2020	14
2021	11
2022	27
2023	61
2024	206
2025	8
2026	8

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Steering

75% · 225 reports

Most commonly citing rack and pinion.

CRASHFIREINJURY

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Nov 14 2024 my truck steering locked up and lost lighting/ front lights including interior and crash into another vehicle head on going 65 mph. Also no airbag deployed. I hit my chest hard. Need help.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-12-03

Also filed under Electrical system and air bags

I was taking a corner to go up to my road and then my power steering chime went off posting power steering has failed, then a message saying the stability control isn't functional. I drove into a small ditch because I couldn't turn my wheel.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-03-26

Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc)

lost power steering

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-22

Power train

13% · 38 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission.

FIRE

Electronic stability control (esc)

12% · 36 reports

CRASH

Electrical system

11% · 32 reports

CRASHFIREINJURY

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Tl* the contact owns a 2015 GMC Canyon. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle suddenly shut off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who indicated that the failure occurred because the battery was not fully charged.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-04-21

Engine

4% · 13 reports

FIRE

Safety timeline

8 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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2014-10-03Air bags14V645000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured January 6, 2014, to October 1, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the driver air bag connections may have been wired incorrectly.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM), free of charge. The recall began on October 6, 2014.

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2015Complaint volume 302 complaints filed for this model year.
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2015-03-19Air bags15V157000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured September 15, 2014, to January 21, 2015, and 2015 GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured October 3, 2014, to December 9, 2014.

Remedy: GM has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the driver air bag module inflator for proper alignment, replacing the air bag, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2015.

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2015-06-02Seats15V267000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon trucks manufactured January 6, 2014, to April 1, 2015.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats, correcting their installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 2, 2015.

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2015-06-09Service brakes, hydraulic15V278000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado, and GMC Canyon trucks manufactured January 6, 2014, to December 24, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience the front brake calipers leaking brake fluid.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the front-brake calipers if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 9, 2015. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC).

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2016-03-01Steering16V054000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured January 6, 2015, to March 17, 2015, and 2015 GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured January 6, 2015, to March 19, 2015.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear torque sensor cover assembly, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2016.

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2017-11-08Air bags17V621000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado, and 2016 Chevrolet Volt vehicles. The driver's frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782.

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2018-07-02Fuel system, gasoline18V358000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018.

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2019-05-09Recall queryClosed 2021-05-28 Loss of Power Steering Assist
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2021-08-06Steering21V213000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles. The power steering assist may be lost due to a poor electrical connection within the steering gear assembly.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace steering gear torque sensor cover assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 2021.

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Buy-smart checklist

2015 GMC Canyon — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Steering: 225 reports on file for this year.
Power train: 38 reports on file for this year.
Electronic stability control (esc): 36 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 14V645000 · Air bags
Recall 15V157000 · Air bags
Recall 15V267000 · Seats
Recall 15V278000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 16V054000 · Steering
Recall 17V621000 · Air bags
Recall 18V358000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 21V213000 · Steering

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FAQ

Is the 2015 GMC Canyon reliable?: Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 GMC Canyon is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2015 GMC Canyon?: The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 75% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2015 GMC Canyon have?: 8 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.