2025 GMC Canyon
Only 8 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 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2025
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2025: 8 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 8 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
3 of 8 total reports mention: service brakes.
Show complaint excerpts
*component system failure- master brake cylinder *safety put at risk - as brake system failure means the brakes were not working as they should. *problem has been confirmed by GMC and the dealership as a known issue in new vehicles.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-08-27
Also filed under Forward collision avoidance
Forward collision avoidance
2 of 8 total reports mention: forward collision avoidance, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking.
Electrical system
2 of 8 total reports mention: electrical system.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 8 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
Seats
1 of 8 total reports mentions: seats.
Show complaint excerpts
Front passenger heated seat caused severe burns to passenger back upper thigh area while using. Passenger was wearing ankle length sweat pants during ride.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-02-05
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2026-01-30Air bags25V856000 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.
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2026-04-16Equipment26V114000 General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ,...
Remedy: Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic ownerâs manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026.
Buy-smart checklist
2025 GMC Canyon — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 25V856000 · Air bags
- Recall 26V114000 · Equipment
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2025 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 2025 GMC Canyon?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2025 GMC Canyon have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.