GMC Canyon Recalls (2021-2026)

What recalls does the GMC Canyon have?

• 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV Owner's Manual Recall (26V114) Repeat recall
  February 26, 2026 · 5,861 vehicles · Other Equipment

  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, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production.

  Risk: Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge.

• 2024-2026 GMC Canyon Inflator Module Recall (25V856)
  December 11, 2025 · 1,120 vehicles · Air Bags

  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."

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

  Fix: Dealers will update the SDM software, free of charge.

• 2023-2024 Chevrolet Colorado Seat Belt Fastener Recall (24V703) Repeat recall
  September 19, 2024 · 151 vehicles · Seat Belts

  The left or right front seat may have a seat belt buckle attachment bolt that was not tightened properly.

  Risk: A loose seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will tighten the left and right front seat belt buckle attachment bolts, free of charge.

• 2024 GMC Canyon Headlight Recall (24V673)
  September 12, 2024 · 13,241 vehicles · Lighting and Visibility

  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."

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

  Fix: Dealers will replace a module in the headlight, free of charge.

• 2024 Chevrolet Colorado Mounting Plate and Flange Recall (24V491)
  June 28, 2024 · 8,622 vehicles · Fuel System

  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.

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

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and fully lock the fuel tank lock ring as necessary, free of charge.

• 2023 Chevrolet Colorado Wheel Stud Recall (24V237)
  March 28, 2024 · 17 vehicles · Suspension, Wheels and Tires

  The front wheel hub bolts may have been over-tightened and damaged during installation.

  Risk: Damaged bolts may loosen or break, which can result in a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the left and right front wheel hub bolts, free of charge.

• 2023 Chevrolet Colorado Camera and Sensor Recall (24V133)
  February 22, 2024 · 55,755 vehicles · Electrical System

  The front camera module (FCM) system may falsely detect an obstacle, causing the automatic emergency braking (AEB) to engage unexpectedly.

  Risk: Unexpected automatic emergency braking can cause the vehicle to abruptly stop or slow down, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will update the front camera module (FCM) software, free of charge.

• 2022 GMC Canyon Seat Fastener Recall (22V375)
  May 26, 2022 · 1,631 vehicles · Body, Doors and Seats

  The front passenger seat may have a hook attachment that was not properly welded, allowing it to separate from the inboard track of the seat frame.

  Risk: An improperly welded seat frame may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect the front passenger seat and replace the cushion frame, if necessary, free of charge.

• 2021 GMC Canyon Label Recall (21V497)
  July 1, 2021 · 7,199 vehicles · Other Equipment

  The load carrying capacity printed on the Tire and Loading Information placard is 22.5 kg (51 lbs.) more than intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

  Risk: An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: GM will mail owners a new B-pillar label, free of charge.

• 2021 GMC Canyon Seat Belt Fastener Recall (20V811) Repeat recall
  December 23, 2020 · 470 vehicles · Seat Belts

  Incorrect bolts may have been used at one or more fastening locations to secure the seat belts to the vehicle. If an incorrect bolt was used, the seat belt may not be properly attached to the vehicle.

  Risk: If a seat belt assembly is not properly attached to the vehicle, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect bolts, free of charge.

Which Canyon parts are recalled most?

Which Canyon model years have the most recalls?

How do I check my Canyon for open recalls?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. The lookup lists every open safety recall on that specific vehicle, so you will see which of the 10 GMC Canyon campaigns above apply to you. You can also ask any authorized GMC dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is on your registration card, your insurance card, and a plate at the lower driver-side corner of the windshield. Brand-new recalls can take a few days to show up, so check again if you received a letter.

What are Canyon owners reporting?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA since 2020, by model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, but the components that come up most often show where owners are having trouble.

Excerpts from owner complaints (unverified):

The rear camera and wire harness for the Rear Backup Camera became corroded and stopped working months ago.

2021 GMC Canyon owner, Unknown Or Other, NHTSA complaint 11532732

The electric power steering motor stopped working while driving on the highway. The vehicle was almost impossible to control and almost caused me to enter the oncoming lane of traffic.

2021 GMC Canyon owner, Steering, NHTSA complaint 11643163

The contact called on behalf of her son who owned a 2022 GMC Canyon. The contact stated while her son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed, and the brakes failed to engage. Additionally, the infotainment screen was inoperable. The front camera module warning light was illuminated.

2022 GMC Canyon owner, Electrical System, NHTSA complaint 11703949

Can a recall make your Canyon a lemon in California?

A recall alone does not make a GMC Canyon a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act looks at whether a warranty defect substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety and was not fixed within a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

3 of the 10 recalls listed here follow an earlier campaign on the same component, which can mean a first fix did not work. Most are single-repair campaigns, but repeat visits for any covered defect still count.

Within the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the same defect was repaired two or more times when it is likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases, and owners outside that window can still have a claim. An owner who prevails 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.

What to keep: every repair order, the recall owner letters, your purchase or lease contract, and a log of dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure every visit is written up, even when the dealer says it found nothing.

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Other GMC models with recalls

• Acadia: 10 recalls
• Canyon: 10 recalls
• Hummer EV Pickup: 8 recalls
• Hummer EV SUV: 3 recalls
• Savana: 9 recalls
• Sierra 1500: 14 recalls
• Sierra 2500: 10 recalls
• Sierra 3500: 9 recalls
• Sierra EV: 7 recalls
• Terrain: 6 recalls
• Terrain NA: 2 recalls
• Yukon: 22 recalls
• Yukon XL: 19 recalls

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