https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-canyon New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the GMC Canyon. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 06:35:50 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-canyon https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-canyon#recall-26V114000-gmc-gmc-canyon-2025 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tah https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-canyon https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-canyon#complaint-2178641 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 1. The power steering failed when I was driving my 2016 GMC Truck. 2. The failure caused the steering of the truck to be very difficult putting myself and any passengers at risk. 3. This issue occurred on 2/19/26 at about 3:00PM Central time while driving. Power steering warning lights did illuminate. 4. The vehicle has not been inspected by anyone at this time. Please note there is a safety re https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-canyon https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-canyon#complaint-2177456 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Upper radiator hose gasket leaks at connection point to radiator and no gasket replacement part. GMC forces you to buy entire hose https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-canyon https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-canyon#complaint-2177542 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Top radiator hose is leaking coolant. Radiator hose O ring appears to be faulty. https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-canyon https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-canyon#complaint-2177543 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Top radiator hose is leaking coolant. Radiator hose O ring appears to be faulty. https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-canyon https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-canyon#complaint-2176864 Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT On 2 occasions the battery was drained and a tow truck had to jump the battery. On one occasion after the battery was jump started it took several hours before the brakes were able to be used and the car driven safely. Had to drive very slowly (under 50 mph) per note that appeared on dashboard. After nearly an hour of waiting Engine light stayed on and dealership ran diagnostic and found nothing w https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-canyon https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-canyon#complaint-2176865 Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT On 2 occasions the battery was drained and a tow truck had to jump the battery. On one occasion after the battery was jump started it took several hours before the brakes were able to be used and the car driven safely. Had to drive very slowly (under 50 mph) per note that appeared on dashboard. After nearly an hour of waiting Engine light stayed on and dealership ran diagnostic and found nothing w https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-canyon https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-canyon#complaint-2176866 Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT On 2 occasions the battery was drained and a tow truck had to jump the battery. On one occasion after the battery was jump started it took several hours before the brakes were able to be used and the car driven safely. Had to drive very slowly (under 50 mph) per note that appeared on dashboard. After nearly an hour of waiting Engine light stayed on and dealership ran diagnostic and found nothing w https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-canyon https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-canyon#complaint-2176078 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2022 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the instrument cluster failed operate as designed and the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and turn signals failed to display as intended. The contact stated that a message to service several systems was displayed. The radio screen was blank, and the back over prevention system was inoperable. The vehicle w https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-canyon https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-canyon#complaint-2176079 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2022 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the instrument cluster failed operate as designed and the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and turn signals failed to display as intended. The contact stated that a message to service several systems was displayed. The radio screen was blank, and the back over prevention system was inoperable. The vehicle w https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-canyon https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-canyon#complaint-2176071 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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 produce any warning on the driver displays. This is dangerous because it causes the driver to look away from the road to figure out what the warning is. But no warning being shown c https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-canyon https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-canyon#complaint-2176072 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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 produce any warning on the driver displays. This is dangerous because it causes the driver to look away from the road to figure out what the warning is. But no warning being shown c https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-canyon https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-canyon#complaint-2175659 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Loss of power steering. This is a known problem with the 2015 GMC Canyon models. My 2016 GMC Canyon has the same problem. This is a serious issue. A recall should be issued. It has happened to me several times. https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-canyon https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-canyon#complaint-2174233 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2016 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the steering wheel seized, with the power steering warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the power steering gear had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repai https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-canyon https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-canyon#complaint-2173533 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2021 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the driver’s side low beam headlight failed to illuminate as intended. No warning light was illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that upon further inspection, an unknown electrical fuse was burned. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed; however, a cause for the failure was https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-canyon https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-canyon#complaint-2173651 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Upper radiator hose leaking coolant https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-canyon https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-canyon#complaint-2173825 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Front passenger heated seat caused severe burns to passenger back upper thigh area while using. Passenger was wearing ankle length sweat pants during ride. https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-canyon https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-canyon#complaint-2172774 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT While driving the truck, it suddenly locks up the steering and I have to maneuver safely to stop. This has happened to me various times and its scary and dangerous. https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-canyon https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-canyon#complaint-2172324 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The steering on my truck a 2015 GMC Canyon totally locked up! Fortunatlly the vehicle was parked when this happened. Suppose I had been on an interstate highway at 65 miles per hourwhen this happened! There was a recall for this very same problem on this very same 2015 model in 2016. My vehicle was not part of the recall and I feel that it should have been in the recall and maybe this wouldn https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-canyon https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-canyon#complaint-2172422 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2018 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while driving in the snow, the 4WD function became inoperable, and the vehicle lost traction and started skidding. The "Service 4WD" message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was determined that a chip inside of the casing of the 4WD feature was inoperable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notifie https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-canyon https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-canyon#complaint-2170171 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT To Whom It May Concern, This letter is submitted to report a safety-related defect involving an airbag sensor failure on a 2022 GMC Canyon. The vehicle experienced a failure of an airbag sensor that is part of the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). The sensor is required for proper airbag deployment and system readiness. Failure of this component compromises the operation of the airbag system https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-canyon https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-canyon#complaint-2169980 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Upon starting the vehicle, I got multiple warning lights. The most important was brake failure. I had no brake function. I took it to the dealer and they replaced the brake module after 3 days. https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-canyon https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-canyon#complaint-2168861 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT I have been dealing with a sweet/Christmas-like smell in my car occasionally for the last several months. This is a health & safety concern for me involving ethylene glycol fumes in the cabin. These fumes could be linked to why I have experienced increased sinus headaches over the past several month. I took it into CarMax (where I purchased the vehicle) and they were able to diagnose the issue a https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-canyon https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-canyon#complaint-2168362 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2016 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering feature suddenly malfunctioned, causing the steering wheel to become difficult to turn in either direction. After the failure occurred, the traction control warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic, who diagnosed that the steering column was faulty and neede https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-canyon https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-canyon#complaint-2167722 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Upper radiator hose is leaking https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-canyon https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-canyon#complaint-2167723 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Upper radiator hose is leaking https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-canyon https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-canyon#complaint-2167642 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT There are widespread reports of the O ring seals on the radiator and heater hoses failing and causing coolant leaks. These leaks are significant enough to render the vehicle inoperable and with no cabin heating or cooling. This could lead to life-threatening situations in adverse weather conditions. It could also create dangerous roadside failure situation in heavy traffic, particularly on interst https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-canyon https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-canyon#complaint-2167717 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Upper radiator hose attachment is leaking due to faulty rubber gasket. This comes up across GMC Canyon groups on Facebook 10 times a day. It is happening to ALL of them mainly pre 2025 on 3rd gens. Part is on back order at all GMC dealers due to so much volume of issue. Happening as early as 10k-20k miles on brand new trucks causing over heating issues due to coolant leaking out. Hopefully a recal https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-canyon https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-canyon#complaint-2166551 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT The main issue is the transmission... It shudders. Now I have to change the oil every 10K miles on it, or it will start shuddering again. It first started when the truck had 50K or a little more miles in it. The issue was resolved, I thought... Then it did it again at 69K (Just out of the warranty). I called the dealership and they stated I had to pay if I wanted an oil change, and they could no https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-canyon https://plaincars.com/make/gmc-canyon#complaint-2166323 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Truck began idling very rough. Went straight to the dealership. They shut the truck off and it would not restart. No CEL or messages on the dash. Tear down reveled a failed exhaust valve in cylinder #4. Truck has 10,000 miles. A replacement engine has been ordered under warranty. Luckily, we happened to only be a few miles from a dealership when the failure happened. There was no warning,