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2024 GMC Canyon

Gas
Small Pickup Trucks 4WD
5 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
C
Safety Signal
74 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls1 critical3
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA205
Crash ratingNHTSA overall4★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA20 mpg
20262025202420232022202120202019201820172016

The 2024 GMC Canyon is sold in the U.S. as a gas pickup truck with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Canyon 2WD, is EPA-rated at 20 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of C. Owners have filed 205 complaints, most often about the exterior lighting. NHTSA crash-tested it at 4 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
Canyon 2WDGasRWD2.7L 4-cyl turbo192320$3,100
Canyon 4WDGas4WD2.7L 4-cyl turbo182219$3,300
Canyon Mud Terrain Tires 4WDGas4WD2.7L 4-cyl turbo172018$3,450
Canyon AT4X 4WDGas4WD2.7L 4-cyl turbo171717$3,650
Canyon AT4X AEV 4WDGas4WD2.7L 4-cyl turbo161616$3,900

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 47365, 47111, 47596, 47597, 47595.

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Recalls (3)

Source: NHTSA recall database
○minor

Air Bags

N252533510
1,120 vehicles
ProblemGeneral 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."RiskAn air bag that deploys improperly increases the risk of injury in a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 25V856000reported Dec 11, 2025General Motors, LLC
▲high

Exterior Lighting

N242468880
13,241 vehicles
ProblemGeneral 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."RiskHeadlights flickering can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 24V673000reported Sep 12, 2024General Motors, LLC
!critical

Fuel System, Gasoline

N242451330
8,622 vehicles
ProblemGeneral 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.RiskA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.FixDealers 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.
NHTSA campaign 24V491000reported Jun 28, 2024General Motors, LLC

NHTSA defect investigations

Service Brakes — Electronic Brake Module Component Failure open

On April 11, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE24011 after receiving complaints concerning a loss of brake assist in 2023 MY Cadillac Lyriq vehicles. These complaints allege a hard brake pedal, followed by a “Brake System Failure� message at start up or while driving. GM shared records regarding several internal investigations for loss of brake assist due to alleged spindle fractures in the eBoost system. GM has stated that in the event of a spindle fracture, anti-lock brakes (ABS), stability control, and traction control remain functional until the vehicle comes to a complete stop. At this point, ABS, brake assist, stability control, and tra

Opened Aug 21, 2026 · action EA26006

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
205complaints filed

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 0 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2024: 166 · 2025: 27 · 2026: 12

Most-cited components

Exterior Lighting159
Electrical System27
Engine14
Forward Collision Avoidance13
Unspecified10
Service Brakes10

What owners describe

“Headlights flicker off and back on randomly every few minutes. Possible hazards include oncoming drivers being flashed from flicker. Oncoming drivers thinking they're being signaled by the flicker. Pedestrians or cyclists thinking the flash or flicker is signaling them to proceed and that vehicle operator will yield. P…”Aug 5, 2024 · Exterior Lighting · NHTSA owner report
“Headlights began flickering two days after purchase of vehicle. Infotainment screen that operates the headlights, as there is no physical headlight knobs or buttons, also malfunction and is inoperable. So I can not turn my headlights on or off, they're set to auto and I can not adjust it. Service department at my deale…”Aug 5, 2024 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report
“Headlights Flicker / GMC knows there is an issue with this / I will be making an appointment with dealership to get it fixed based on document attached”Aug 5, 2024 · Exterior Lighting · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
PU/CC 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆—
PU/CC RWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆—
PU/CC 4WDnot rated★★★★☆★★★★★not rated—
PU/CC RWDnot rated★★★★☆★★★★★not rated—

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking.

Other Canyon model years

B

2026 GMC Canyon

2 recalls · 6 complaints

B

2025 GMC Canyon

2 recalls · 8 complaints

C

2023 GMC Canyon

3 recalls · 60 complaints

A

2022 GMC Canyon

1 recalls · 25 complaints

B

2021 GMC Canyon

2 recalls · 11 complaints

A

2020 GMC Canyon

0 recalls · 14 complaints

A

2019 GMC Canyon

0 recalls · 16 complaints

B

2018 GMC Canyon

1 recalls · 52 complaints

B

2017 GMC Canyon

1 recalls · 65 complaints

D

2016 GMC Canyon

4 recalls · 267 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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