MYRModel Year Report

2018 GMC Canyon

● Typical for this model
2018 GMC Canyon
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:37:40.367Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% 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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC Canyon Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2018 highlighted. 2004: 80 complaints 2004 2005: 113 complaints 2006: 48 complaints 2007: 42 complaints 2007 2008: 38 complaints 2009: 27 complaints 2010: 8 complaints 2010 2011: 12 complaints 2012: 23 complaints 2015: 300 complaints 2015 2016: 267 complaints 2017: 65 complaints 2018: 51 complaints 2018 2019: 16 complaints 2020: 13 complaints 2021: 10 complaints 2021 2022: 23 complaints 2023: 54 complaints 2024: 204 complaints 2024 2025: 8 complaints 2026: 4 complaints 2026
2018: 51 complaints
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YearComplaints
200480
2005113
200648
200742
200838
200927
20108
201112
201223
2015300
2016267
201765
201851
201916
202013
202110
202223
202354
2024204
20258
20264

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 51%

51% of complaints: power train — 26 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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Vehicle switched out of four wheel drive while travelling up hill in snow. Resulted in a loss of traction and sliding downhill until it collided with a tree, resulting in$9,000 worth of damage.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240310

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTS AGGRESSIVELY THE FIRST GEARS FROM A COLD STARTED ENGINE AFTER ENGAGING FROM PARK TO DRIVE. SLUGGISH SHIFTING AND ACCELERATION.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180907

TRANSMISSION CLUNKS FEELS LIKE YOUR HIT IN THE REAR END. I THOUGHT I WAS REAR ENDED 3 TIMES SO FAR. MY TRANSMISSION SURGES FORWARD FROM 4TH TO 5TH GEAR. VERY DANGEROUS TO WEAR I DON'T WANT TO DRIVE THE TRUCK.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180907

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 20%

20% of complaints: electrical system — 10 distinct reports on file.

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I was traveling on a two lane highway, a semi in front of me and a truck behind me. A warning message popped up on my dash “Service Emissions System- 65 mi before 65mph max speed”.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231006

ENGINE 12%

12% of complaints: engine — 6 distinct reports on file.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 8%

8% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 4 distinct reports on file.

STEERING 6%

6% of complaints: steering — 3 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20180702 — fuel system, gasoline

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

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2018 GMC Canyon — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (26 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 18V358000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2008 ▲ 2007 ▲ 2006

WORST YEARS

■ 2015 ■ 2016 ■ 2024

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FAQ

Is the 2018 GMC Canyon reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2018 GMC Canyon is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2018 GMC Canyon?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 51% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2018 GMC Canyon have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.