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2024 GMC Canyon reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2024 GMC Canyon holds 206 complaints after 3 years, a rate of 69 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 13 Canyon years on this site. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Inflator, Headlights, and Tank.

2012 GMC Canyon
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Complaints

206

Per year

69

Recalls

3

Years on the road

3

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Exterior lighting (159 of 206), then Electrical system (26) and Engine (14). The most filings arrived in 2024 (166 of 206).

Next to 2023 and 2025

The 2023 Canyon has 62 complaints, 15 per year, and the 2025 has 8 complaints, 4 per year. The 2024 has more 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 2024 GMC Canyon. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (3)

Recall air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator 2025-12-11 · NHTSA campaign 25V856000
Summary General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024–2026 GMC Canyon AT4X AEV vehicles. Incorrect sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software may cause a second stage passenger air bag deployment when only a first stage is intended. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, “Occupant Crash Protection."
Remedy Dealers will update the SDM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 30, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252533510. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 11, 2025.
Recall exterior lighting, headlights 2024-09-12 · NHTSA campaign 24V673000
Summary General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 GMC Canyon vehicles. The headlights may flicker while driving and while the vehicle is in park. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Remedy Dealers will replace a module in the headlight, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2024. Owners can contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N242468880.
Recall gasoline fuel system, storage, tank 2024-06-28 · NHTSA campaign 24V491000
Summary General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles. The lock ring that secures the fuel pump to the fuel tank assembly may not have been fully locked during assembly, which can result in a fuel leak during a crash.
Remedy Dealers will inspect and fully lock the fuel tank lock ring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 13, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC Customer Call Center at (888) 988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N242451330.

Complaints by component (206 total)

Exterior lighting
159
Electrical system
26
Engine
14
Service brakes
11
Forward collision avoidance
10
Steering
5
Powertrain
4
Fuel and propulsion system
2
Hydraulic brakes
2
Lane departure
2
Speed control
2
Structure
2
Seat belts
1
Seats
1
Suspension
1
Tires
1
Visibility
1
Visibility and wipers
1
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Crash-flagged

0

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

1662024272025132026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "I purchased my truck with 5 miles on the speedometer in Anchorage AK 4/7/2024. In May 2024, the engine idled rough and transmission shifted hard, I was told me it was normal, and I would have to wait 2 yrs to make a…"
    Powertrain, Service brakes, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-09-23
  • "Vehicle alerted driver that ECS and. Rake assist was needed and disabled abs and forward collision while lighting up multiple warning lights on dashboard. Lights eventually turned off leaving a check engine light on.…"
    Electrical system, Service brakes, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-08-07
  • "I first noticed the brakes squealing in August 2025 at 15,000 miles. The dealership said I needed to resurface the front rotors. I mistook this a coating and brake debris, but it was actually the rotors warping. By…"
    Service brakes · filed 2026-03-29
  • "Coolant leak caused by known manufacture defect in upper hose assembly causes coolant to drain and engine to overheat. CEL only comes on when coolant is almost gone. GMC refuses to cover the known issue after 36k miles."
    Engine · filed 2026-03-09
  • "Coolant Leaking at 22K miles, smell of coolant, check engine light on and off 2X's. Coolant evidence on driveway and in engine cabin. Known condition for GM Model. No parts available for replacement. No recall for issue."
    Engine · filed 2026-03-07

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2024 GMC Canyon AT4X AEV PU/CC 4WD Not rated 4 stars 5 stars Not rated
2024 GMC Canyon AT4X AEV PU/CC RWD Not rated 4 stars 5 stars Not rated
2024 GMC Canyon PU/CC 4WD 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 3 stars
2024 GMC Canyon PU/CC RWD 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 2.7L, 4-cyl Automatic 8-speed Rear-wheel drive 19 23 20 MPG $3250
Canyon four-wheel drive 2.7L, 4-cyl Automatic 8-speed Four-wheel drive 18 22 19 MPG $3400
Canyon AT4X four-wheel drive 2.7L, 4-cyl Automatic 8-speed Four-wheel drive 17 17 17 MPG $3800
Canyon AT4X AEV four-wheel drive 2.7L, 4-cyl Automatic 8-speed Four-wheel drive 16 16 16 MPG $4050
Canyon Mud Terrain Tires four-wheel drive 2.7L, 4-cyl Automatic 8-speed Four-wheel drive 17 20 18 MPG $3600

Specs and fitment

3rd generation, 2023–present
Body styles Pickup
Oil dexosD 0W-20 (turbo four per manual) , 5 qt capacity
Tire size 275/60R20, 265/65R18, 285/70R17 (trim dependent)
Towing capacity 7,700 lbs

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA safety recall 24V491000 covers affected vehicles after the agency found that general Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles. The lock ring that secures the fuel pump to the fuel tank assembly may not have been fully locked during assembly, which can result in a fuel leak during a crash. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Remedy: Dealers will inspect and fully lock the fuel tank lock ring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 13, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC Customer Call Center at (888) 988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N242451330. When NHTSA lists multiple GM nameplates in one campaign, the published unit count is shared across them.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 GMC Canyon reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2024 GMC Canyon holds 206 complaints after 3 years, a rate of 69 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 13 Canyon years on this site. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Inflator, Headlights, and Tank.

What are common problems with a 2024 GMC Canyon?

The complaints owners file most often name Exterior lighting (159 of 206), then Electrical system (26) and Engine (14). The most filings arrived in 2024 (166 of 206).

Is the 2024 GMC Canyon more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2023 Canyon has 62 complaints, 15 per year, and the 2025 has 8 complaints, 4 per year. The 2024 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2024 GMC Canyon been recalled?

The 2024 GMC Canyon has 3 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 GMC Canyon?

Owners have filed 206 complaints about the 2024 GMC Canyon with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2024 GMC Canyon get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2024 GMC Canyon is 18 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.