GMC Canyon problems by year
1,350 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 21 GMC Canyon model years. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Complaint totals are lifetime counts — years that have been on the road longer accumulate more reports.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most reported problem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Limited reporting history | 8 | 2 | — | |
| 2025 Limited reporting history | 8 | 2 | — | |
| 2024 Most complained | 205 | 3 | Exterior Lighting | |
| 2023 Limited reporting history | 60 | 3 | Electrical System | |
| 2022 | 26 | 1 | Electrical System | |
| 2021 | 11 | 2 | — | |
| 2020 | 14 | 0 | — | |
| 2019 | 16 | 0 | — | |
| 2018 | 52 | 1 | Power Train | |
| 2017 | 66 | 1 | Power Train | |
| 2016 Most complained | 268 | 4 | Steering | |
| 2015 Most complained | 302 | 8 | Steering | |
| 2012 | 23 | 2 | Electrical System | |
| 2011 | 12 | 5 | — | |
| 2010 | 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.