Reliable Auto DB

2022 GMC Canyon reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2022 GMC Canyon has 26 complaints with NHTSA after 5 years, or 5 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Canyon years here — over the median of the other years, which is 4. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Seat fasteners.

2012 GMC Canyon
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Complaints

26

Per year

5

Recalls

1

Years on the road

5

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (12 of 26), then Steering (6) and Powertrain (5). The most filings arrived in 2024 (12 of 26). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 1 that reports an injury.

Next to 2021 and 2023

The 2021 Canyon has 11 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2023 has 62 complaints, 15 per year. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2023.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2022 GMC Canyon. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall Seat fasteners 2022-05-26 · NHTSA campaign 22V375000
Summary General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado vehicles equipped with a manual passenger seat. The front passenger seat may have a hook attachment that was not properly welded, allowing it to separate from the inboard track of the seat frame.
Remedy Dealers will inspect the front passenger seat and replace the cushion frame, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 6, 2022. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N222368320.

Complaints by component (26 total)

Electrical system
12
Steering
6
Powertrain
5
Fuel and propulsion system
3
Air bags
2
Back-over prevention
2
Engine
2
Structure
2
Exterior lighting
1
Forward collision avoidance
1
Hydraulic brakes
1
Lane departure
1
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Crash-flagged

1

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

1

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "Having problems removing the key from the ignition. We checked and there have been reported problems pertaining to the shifter assembly needing to be replaced. GM has not issued any recalls about this issue but they…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-09-11
  • "The ignition key gets stuck in the ignition after shutting off the car. The key may not be removed from the ignition. The failure of the transmission shift control mechanism directly impacts the safe, mechanical…"
    Powertrain, Electrical system · filed 2026-08-22
  • "The contact owns a 2022 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while the gear shifter was shifted to park(P), the contact was unable to remove the key from the ignition switch. The contact stated that after turning the…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-07-28
  • "2022 GMC Canyon AT4 Crew Cab. After the vehicle is shifted into Park and the engine is shut off, the ignition key cannot be removed from the cylinder. The key is physically locked, the steering wheel will not lock, and…"
    Powertrain, Electrical system, Unknown or other · filed 2026-05-26
  • "At various times key can not be removed from the ignition. I understand this to be a common problem on these trucks, but dealer does not agree."
    Electrical system, Back-over prevention · filed 2026-03-23

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2022 GMC Canyon PU/CC 2WD 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 3 stars
2022 GMC Canyon PU/CC 4WD 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 3 stars
2022 GMC Canyon PU/EC 2WD 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 3 stars
2022 GMC Canyon PU/EC 4WD 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 3 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Canyon two-wheel drive 2.8L, 4-cyl Automatic 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 20 30 23 MPG $4100
Canyon two-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 8-speed Rear-wheel drive 18 25 21 MPG $3100
Canyon two-wheel drive 2.5L, 4-cyl Automatic 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 19 25 22 MPG $2950
Canyon four-wheel drive 2.5L, 4-cyl Automatic 6-speed Four-wheel drive 19 24 21 MPG $3100
Canyon four-wheel drive 2.8L, 4-cyl Automatic 6-speed Four-wheel drive 19 28 22 MPG $4300
Canyon four-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 8-speed Four-wheel drive 17 24 19 MPG $3400

Specs and fitment

2nd generation, 2015–2022
Body styles Pickup
Oil dexos1 5W-30 (4-cylinder/V6 per manual) , 6 qt capacity
Tire size 255/65R17, 265/70R16, 265/60R18 (trim dependent)
Towing capacity 7,700 lbs

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA campaign 18V-358 covers certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon trucks (with Colorado, Malibu, Acadia, and other GM models): the high-pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange and damage the high-pressure fuel line, creating a fuel-leak fire risk; dealers replace the pump and pipe. Campaign 17V-621 covers certain 2015-2016 Canyon and Colorado trucks where the driver's frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment; dealers replace the driver frontal air bag module. Shared campaign unit counts cover multiple GM nameplates.

Compare

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 GMC Canyon reliable?

The 2022 GMC Canyon has 26 complaints with NHTSA after 5 years, or 5 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Canyon years here — over the median of the other years, which is 4. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Seat fasteners.

What are common problems with a 2022 GMC Canyon?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (12 of 26), then Steering (6) and Powertrain (5). The most filings arrived in 2024 (12 of 26). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash and 1 that reports an injury.

Is the 2022 GMC Canyon more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2021 Canyon has 11 complaints, 1 per year, and the 2023 has 62 complaints, 15 per year. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2022 GMC Canyon been recalled?

The 2022 GMC Canyon has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 GMC Canyon?

Owners have filed 26 complaints about the 2022 GMC Canyon with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2022 GMC Canyon get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2022 GMC Canyon is 21.3 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What engine oil does a GMC Canyon use?

US Canyon manuals specify dexos-approved oil for your engine in the maintenance schedule.

What generation is the 2024 GMC Canyon?

3rd generation (2023-on).

What tire sizes does a GMC Canyon use?

Sizes vary widely by generation and trim; third-gen examples include 265/65R18, 275/60R20, and 285/70R17.