2024 GMC Canyon

■ Significantly worse — known issue year

2024 GMC Canyon
BUILT 2026-09-02

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 PER YEAR

2024: 205 complaints

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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	301
2016	267
2017	65
2018	52
2019	16
2020	14
2021	11
2022	25
2023	59
2024	205
2025	8
2026	6

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 78%

78% of complaints: exterior lighting — 159 distinct reports on file.

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The headlights randomly flicker on and off while driving at night. This not only causes a distraction while i'm driving but is also affecting other drivers.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240627

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%

13% of complaints: electrical system — 27 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.

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Vehicle alerted driver that ECS and. Rake assist was needed and disabled abs and forward collision while lighting up multiple warning lights on dashboard. Lights eventually turned off leaving a check engine light on.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260807

Also filed under FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE and SERVICE BRAKES

ENGINE 7%

7% of complaints: engine — 14 distinct reports on file.

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 6%

6% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 13 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.

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I was driving with my cruise control set at 77 mph in the fast lane of a four-lane highway. There was no one in front of me for more than 3/4 of a mile.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240421

SERVICE BRAKES 6%

6% of complaints: service brakes — 12 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2024 — complaint volume: 205

R 20240806 — fuel system, gasoline

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and fully lock the fuel tank lock ring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 13, 2024.

Campaign 24V491000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20241010 — exterior lighting

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 GMC Canyon vehicles. The headlights may flicker while driving and while the vehicle is in park.

Remedy: Dealers will replace a module in the headlight, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2024. Owners can contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N242468880.

Campaign 24V673000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20260130 — air bags

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024â2026 GMC Canyon AT4X AEV vehicles. Incorrect sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software may cause a second stage passenger air bag deployment when only a first stage is intended.

Remedy: Dealers will update the SDM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 30, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252533510.

Campaign 25V856000 — check if this car was fixed