2020 GMC Canyon
Only 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 14
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2020: 14 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 | 271 |
| 2017 | 66 |
| 2018 | 53 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 28 |
| 2023 | 61 |
| 2024 | 207 |
| 2025 | 8 |
| 2026 | 8 |
Known problem areas
Only 14 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Power train
6 of 14 total reports mention: power train.
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Truck feels like it is going over rumble strips when accelerating. There is a NTHSA bulletin for this. 21-NA-047
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-13
The wiring in most vehicles 2020 and newer are soy/ nut based product⦠which squirrels, rodents and other animals canât resist and the wiring throughout the vehicle is being chewed this all makes all models all manufacturers⦠there is also...
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-12-11
Also filed under Electrical system
Engine
3 of 14 total reports mention: engine.
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I'm the owner of a newly bought (6/5/2020 purchased date) 2020 GMC Canyon. I took my truck into the dealership and complained that I have experienced transmission issues when downshifting or accelerating.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-10-03
Electrical system
3 of 14 total reports mention: electrical system.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 14 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
Steering
1 of 14 total reports mentions: steering.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2020 GMC Canyon — pre-purchase inspection
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- Power train: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2020 GMC Canyon reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 GMC Canyon?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2020 GMC Canyon have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.