GMC Canyon problems by year
1,338 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 21 GMC Canyon model years. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaint totals are lifetime counts — years that have been on the road longer accumulate more reports.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most reported problem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 2 | — | |
| 2025 | 8 | 2 | — | |
| 2024 Most complained | 204 | 3 | Exterior Lighting | |
| 2023 | 54 | 3 | Electrical System | |
| 2022 | 24 | 1 | Electrical System | |
| 2021 Fewer complaints | 11 | 2 | — | |
| 2020 Fewer complaints | 13 | 0 | — | |
| 2019 | 16 | 0 | — | |
| 2018 | 52 | 1 | Power Train | |
| 2017 | 65 | 1 | Power Train | |
| 2016 Most complained | 267 | 4 | Steering | |
| 2015 Most complained | 301 | 8 | Steering | |
| 2012 | 23 | 2 | Electrical System | |
| 2011 Fewer complaints | 12 | 5 | — | |
| 2010 Fewer complaints | 8 | 2 | — | |
| 2009 | 27 | 3 | Electrical System | |
| 2008 | 38 | 2 | Electrical System | |
| 2007 | 42 | 3 | Electrical System | |
| 2006 | 48 | 4 | Electrical System | |
| 2005 Most complained | 113 | 3 | Electrical System | |
| 2004 | 80 | 3 | Structure |
How to read this. Complaints are unverified reports owners file with NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation, counted once per case number. Raw totals are not adjusted for sales volume, and recent model years have had less time on the road. “Most complained” flags years well above the model’s median; treat it as a signal for deeper research, not a verdict. This page is not affiliated with GMC.