2026 GMC Canyon Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2026 GMC Canyon, and owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2026 GMC Canyon
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Owners/service/other manual (equipment)
General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray,…
Remedy: Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer…
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Inflator module (air bags) and software (air bags)
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,…
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.…
8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2026 GMC Canyon have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 350 miles. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 8 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Intermediate steering column defect causing a pronounced dashboard rattle. The dealer (Putnam GMC, Burlingame, CA) diagnosed the issue under warranty, but the required part is on national backorder wi”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 17, 2026 · Steering
“I’ve included all my repair orders regarding to coolant smell/leak and transmission shutter. I purchased my truck on XXX. We had planned a family vacation to [XXX], and we were driving up when I felt”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 9, 2026 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2026 GMC Canyon (Canyon 2WD, Canyon 4WD, Canyon AT4X 4WD, Canyon AT4X AEV 4WD, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 16–20 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 16–19 / 16–23 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2.7 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 8-spd |
Compare GMC Canyon model years
Recall and complaint counts for every GMC Canyon model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 GMC Canyon | 3 | 80 |
| 2005 GMC Canyon | 3 | 113 |
| 2006 GMC Canyon | 4 | 48 |
| 2007 GMC Canyon | 3 | 42 |
| 2008 GMC Canyon | 2 | 38 |
| 2009 GMC Canyon | 3 | 27 |
| 2010 GMC Canyon | 2 | 8 |
| 2011 GMC Canyon | 5 | 12 |
| 2012 GMC Canyon | 2 | 23 |
| 2015 GMC Canyon | 8 | 303 |
| 2016 GMC Canyon | 4 | 270 |
| 2017 GMC Canyon | 1 | 66 |
| 2018 GMC Canyon | 1 | 52 |
| 2019 GMC Canyon | 0 | 17 |
| 2020 GMC Canyon | 0 | 14 |
| 2021 GMC Canyon | 2 | 12 |
| 2022 GMC Canyon | 1 | 27 |
| 2023 GMC Canyon | 3 | 62 |
| 2024 GMC Canyon | 3 | 206 |
| 2025 GMC Canyon | 2 | 8 |
| 2026 GMC Canyon | 2 | 8 |
Checking a specific 2026 GMC Canyon
How do I know if my 2026 GMC Canyon has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2026 GMC Canyon; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised GMC dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 25V856000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.