2006 Ford F-150 vs 2006 GMC Canyon
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2006 Ford F-150 | 2006 GMC Canyon |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 585 | 48 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 56 | 728 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 58 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 18 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 14–16 | 17–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 63,000 mi | 62,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford F-150 | GMC Canyon |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 77 | 3 |
| Engine | 74 | 6 |
| Electrical System | 60 | 17 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 68 | 5 |
| Steering | 55 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 48 | 4 |
| Structure | 44 | 5 |
| Power Train | 46 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 57 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 55 | 5 |
| Brake problems | 29 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 26 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 22 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 14 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 14 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 12 | 0 |
2006 Ford F-150
2006 GMC Canyon
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.