2024-2026 GMC Canyon Inflator Module Recall (25V856)

Recall 25V856 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2024-2026 GMC Canyon in recall 25V856?

Incorrect sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software may cause a second stage passenger air bag deployment when only a first stage is intended.

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."

Is it safe to drive a 2024-2026 Canyon with recall 25V856?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An air bag that deploys improperly increases the risk of injury in a crash.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: An air bag that deploys improperly increases the risk of injury in a crash.

There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Canyon shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the inflator module, have it checked before driving further.

Which vehicles are included in recall 25V856?

Recall 25V856 covers 1,120 vehicles: 2024-2026 GMC Canyon.

NHTSA lists 1,120 vehicles in this campaign, built August 2, 2023 to October 25, 2024. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Canyon inflator module recall?

Yes. Dealers will update the SDM software, free of charge.

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.

When was recall 25V856 announced?

General Motors, LLC reported recall 25V856 to NHTSA on December 11, 2025. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as January 30, 2026.

This recall was filed 9 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 450 days. If your Canyon was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my Canyon is part of recall 25V856?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V856 is open on your Canyon, it will be listed there.

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 25V856000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.

What should Canyon owners do about recall 25V856?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 25V856000 applies to your Canyon.
2. Call a GMC dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Keep a simple log of any inflator module symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.

What are Canyon owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 222 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 0 of them about the air bags.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the air bags have been filed since recall 25V856 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 222 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 0 of them involve the air bags. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2024 GMC Canyon: 206 complaints in total, 0 about the air bags
• 2025 GMC Canyon: 8 complaints in total, 0 about the air bags
• 2026 GMC Canyon: 8 complaints in total, 0 about the air bags

Can recall 25V856 make my Canyon a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

Recall 25V856000 does not automatically make your Canyon a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?

Air bag defects are hidden until the moment they matter most. A recall repair may replace an inflator or sensor, but if warning lights return or the system faults again, that is a repeat repair for a safety defect.

The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.

Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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