Model year
2026 GMC Canyon
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 8 complaints for the 2026 GMC Canyon (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are POWER TRAIN (3), STEERING (2), BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS (1). NHTSA lists 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA rated 2 variants 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 16–20 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,350–$4,200, 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
26V114000 · Feb 26, 2026
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
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…
25V856000 · Dec 11, 2025
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024â2026 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…
Complaints
8 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, 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
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA26006 | Electronic Brake Module Component Failure · SERVICE BRAKES | Aug 21, 2026 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - AT4X AEV PU/CC N/A 4WD | Not rated | 4 | 5 | 5 | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| PU/CC N/A 4WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0 | — |
| PU/CC N/A RWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon AT4X AEV 4WD · 2.7L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 16 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
| Canyon AT4X 4WD · 2.7L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 17 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Canyon 4WD · 2.7L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 22 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Canyon 2WD · 2.7L · Automatic 8-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 23 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Canyon Mud Terrain Tires 4WD · 2.7L · Automatic 8-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 20 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
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