2025 GMC Canyon reliability
The 2025 GMC Canyon has 8 complaints with NHTSA after 2 years, or 4 per year. It is too early to rank against other Canyon years: a year is compared here only after 3 years on the road. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Owner's manual and Inflator.
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The complaints owners file most often name Service brakes (3 of 8), then Electrical system (2) and Forward collision avoidance (2). Those filings include 1 that reports an injury.
The 2024 Canyon has 206 complaints, 69 per year, and the 2026 has 0 complaints, 0 per year.
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 2025 GMC Canyon. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (2)
Complaints by component (8 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"On [XXX], at approximately 4:10 PM, I was at the McDonald’s drive-through located at [XXX] and [XXX] in Springfield, Missouri. I was stopped at the final service window. As I pulled away from the window, I approached a…"
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"There is a phantom chime that happens intermittently at all driving conditions when close to or below 20 degrees F. (stop and go, highway, back roads, dry weather, wet weather, clear weather, etc.). This chime does not…"
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"Front passenger heated seat caused severe burns to passenger back upper thigh area while using. Passenger was wearing ankle length sweat pants during ride."
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"Upper radiator hose leaking coolant"
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"The contact owns a 2025 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact discovered a coolant leak underneath the front of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
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| 2025 GMC Canyon AT4X AEV PU/CC 4WD | Not rated | 4 stars | 5 stars | Not rated |
| 2025 GMC Canyon PU/CC 4WD | 4 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 3 stars |
| 2025 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 |
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| 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 | 17 | 21 | 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 |
Specs and fitment
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 2025 GMC Canyon reliable?
The 2025 GMC Canyon has 8 complaints with NHTSA after 2 years, or 4 per year. It is too early to rank against other Canyon years: a year is compared here only after 3 years on the road. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Owner's manual and Inflator.
What are common problems with a 2025 GMC Canyon?
The complaints owners file most often name Service brakes (3 of 8), then Electrical system (2) and Forward collision avoidance (2). Those filings include 1 that reports an injury.
Is the 2025 GMC Canyon more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2024 Canyon has 206 complaints, 69 per year, and the 2026 has 0 complaints, 0 per year.
Has the 2025 GMC Canyon been recalled?
The 2025 GMC Canyon has 2 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 2025 GMC Canyon?
Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 2025 GMC Canyon with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2025 GMC Canyon get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2025 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.