Model year
2020 GMC Canyon
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 14 complaints for the 2020 GMC Canyon (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are POWER TRAIN (6), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (3), ENGINE (3). NHTSA rated 4 variants 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 19–23 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,050–$4,350, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2004 80 complaints
- 2005 113 complaints
- 2006 48 complaints
- 2007 42 complaints
- 2008 38 complaints
- 2009 27 complaints
- 2010 8 complaints
- 2011 12 complaints
- 2012 23 complaints
- 2015 303 complaints
- 2016 271 complaints
- 2017 66 complaints
- 2018 53 complaints
- 2019 17 complaints
- 2020 14 complaints
- 2021 12 complaints
- 2022 27 complaints
- 2023 62 complaints
- 2024 207 complaints
- 2025 8 complaints
- 2026 8 complaints
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints
14 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 1, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PU/CC 2WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.219 | — |
| PU/CC 4WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.212 | — |
| PU/EC 2WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.214 | — |
| PU/EC 4WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.22 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon 2WD · 2.8L · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Diesel · Diesel | 20 | 30 | 23 | — | — | $4,150 |
| Canyon 2WD · 3.6L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Canyon 2WD · 2.5L · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 26 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Canyon 4WD · 2.8L · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Diesel · Diesel | 19 | 28 | 22 | — | — | $4,350 |
| Canyon 4WD · 3.6L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Canyon 4WD · 2.5L · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 24 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2020 GMC Canyon at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.