Model year record

2024 GMC Canyon

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 262 owner complaints on file.

GMC Canyon, 2015–2026 generation
Pictured: the 2015–2026 generation. SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V856000

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Vehicles affected
1,120
Reported to NHTSA
2025-12-11
Owners notified
2026-01-30

Defect description

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024–2026 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 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, “Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety risk

An air bag that deploys improperly increases the risk of injury in a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the SDM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 30, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252533510. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 11, 2025.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V673000

Exterior lighting: headlights

Component
Exterior lighting: headlights
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Vehicles affected
13,241
Reported to NHTSA
2024-09-12
Owners notified
2024-10-10

Defect description

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 GMC Canyon vehicles. The headlights may flicker while driving and while the vehicle is in park. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety risk

Headlights flickering can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace a module in the headlight, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2024. Owners can contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N242468880.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V491000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump: mounting plate/flange

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump: mounting plate/flange
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Vehicles affected
8,622
Reported to NHTSA
2024-06-28
Owners notified
2024-08-06

Defect description

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles. The lock ring that secures the fuel pump to the fuel tank assembly may not have been fully locked during assembly, which can result in a fuel leak during a crash.

Safety risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and fully lock the fuel tank lock ring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 13, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC Customer Call Center at (888) 988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N242451330.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Exterior lighting159100 mi
Electrical system26—
Engine144,491 mi
Service brakes12—
Unknown or other10—
Forward collision avoidance: warnings6—
Steering5—
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control4—
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking4—
Power train4—
Fuel/propulsion system2—
Lane departure: blind spot detection2—
Service brakes, hydraulic2250 mi
Vehicle speed control2—
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel1—
Seat belts1—
Seats1—
Structure14,000 mi
Structure: body1—
Suspension1—
Tires1—
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems1—
Visibility112,604 mi
Visibility/wiper1—

The 2023 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 2025 model has 20 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

EA26006Electronic Brake Module Component Failure

Service brakes

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Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.