2015 GMC Canyon vs 2015 Nissan Frontier
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 | 2015 GMC Canyon | 2015 Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 301 | 33 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,816 | 115 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16–22 | 17–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 56,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | GMC Canyon | Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 224 | 0 |
| Power Train | 38 | 5 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 36 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 32 | 3 |
| Air Bags | 7 | 10 |
| Engine | 13 | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 2 |
| Structure | 2 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 63 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 49 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 12 | 0 |
| Stalling | 10 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 6 |
2015 GMC Canyon
2015 Nissan Frontier
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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.