GMC Canyon years to avoid
More than twice the Canyon's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best GMC Canyon years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
GMC Canyon complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common GMC Canyon problems
All model years combined.
- Steering448
- Electrical268
- Lights212
- Transmission183
- Engine160
- Brakes120
- Driver assistance113
- Fuel system61
- Airbags58
- Body55
- Acceleration44
- Visibility36
Most reported problems on the GMC Canyon
GMC Canyon problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | - | 8 | Transmission | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2025 | - | 8 | Brakes | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2024 | - | 207 | Lights | 4,000 | 3 | 0 | Avoid |
| 2023 | - | 62 | Driver assistance | 3,000 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 82 | 29 | Electrical | 30,000 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2021 | 81 | 12 | Driver assistance | 47,000 | 2 | 2 | |
| 2020 | 86 | 15 | Transmission | 23,000 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2019 | 88 | 17 | Transmission | 52,000 | 0 | 0 | Fewest complaints |
| 2018 | 67 | 53 | Transmission | 25,000 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2017 | 57 | 66 | Transmission | 28,000 | 1 | 3 | |
| 2016 | 6 | 271 | Steering | 47,000 | 4 | 8 | Avoid |
| 2015 | 5 | 304 | Steering | 54,680 | 8 | 7 | Avoid |
| 2012 | 82 | 23 | Electrical | 45,000 | 2 | 1 | Fewest complaints |
| 2011 | 88 | 12 | Airbags | 57,500 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 93 | 8 | Acceleration | 10,000 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2009 | 80 | 27 | Electrical | 54,856 | 3 | 1 | Fewest complaints |
| 2008 | 77 | 38 | Electrical | 68,000 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2007 | 72 | 42 | Electrical | 73,984 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2006 | 63 | 48 | Electrical | 60,000 | 4 | 3 | |
| 2005 | 36 | 113 | Electrical | 50,106 | 3 | 6 | Avoid |
| 2004 | 50 | 80 | Body | 74,456 | 3 | 3 |
Recalls 31
GMC Canyon warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
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Questions about the GMC Canyon
What years of the GMC Canyon should you avoid?
2005, 2015, 2016 and 2024. Each has more than twice the GMC Canyon's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2015 alone has 304, mostly about steering and driver assistance.
What is the best year for a used GMC Canyon?
2019, 2012 and 2009 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (17, 23 and 27).
What is the most common problem with the GMC Canyon?
Steering, with 448 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (268) and lights (212).
How many recalls does the GMC Canyon have?
31 recalls between 2004 and 2026. The 2015 model year has the most, with 8.
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