Model year
2021 GMC Canyon
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 12 complaints for the 2021 GMC Canyon (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are AIR BAGS (2), POWER TRAIN (2), STEERING (2). NHTSA rated 4 variants 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 18–23 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
21V497000 · Jul 1, 2021
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 GMC Canyon vehicles. The load carrying capacity printed on the Tire and Loading Information placard is 22.5 kg (51 lbs.) more than intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle…
20V811000 · Dec 23, 2020
SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS; SEAT BELTS
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV and Chevrolet Blazer, Camaro, Colorado, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500, Suburban and Tahoe…
Complaints
12 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 2, fire flag on 1, injury field 5, 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.
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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 · 2.5L · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 25 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Canyon 2WD · 3.6L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Canyon 4WD · 2.5L · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 24 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Canyon 4WD · 3.6L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Canyon 4WD · 2.8L · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Diesel · Diesel | 19 | 28 | 22 | — | — | $4,350 |
| Canyon 2WD · 2.8L · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Diesel · Diesel | 20 | 30 | 23 | — | — | $4,150 |
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Check a vehicle
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