2015 GMC Canyon
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 80 |
| 2005 | 113 |
| 2006 | 48 |
| 2007 | 42 |
| 2008 | 38 |
| 2009 | 27 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2015 | 300 |
| 2016 | 267 |
| 2017 | 65 |
| 2018 | 51 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 23 |
| 2023 | 54 |
| 2024 | 204 |
| 2025 | 8 |
| 2026 | 4 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
74% of complaints: steering — 222 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
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, 20241203
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, 20190326
12% of complaints: power train — 37 distinct reports on file.
FIRE12% of complaints: electronic stability control (esc) — 36 distinct reports on file.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
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, 20190326
11% of complaints: electrical system — 32 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
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, 20241203
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, 20150421
4% of complaints: engine — 13 distinct reports on file.
FIRESAFETY TIMELINE
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.
Campaign 14V645000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 15V157000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 15V267000 — check if this car was fixed
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).
Campaign 15V278000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 16V054000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 17V621000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 18V358000 — check if this car was fixed
Loss of Power Steering Assist
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.
Campaign 21V213000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2015 GMC Canyon — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for steering issues (222 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for power train issues (37 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electronic stability control (esc) issues (36 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 14V645000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 15V157000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 15V267000 (seats) has been completed.
- Verify recall 15V278000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
- Verify recall 16V054000 (steering) has been completed.
- Verify recall 17V621000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 18V358000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 21V213000 (steering) has been completed.
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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 74% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2015 GMC Canyon have?
8 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.