This page covers 6 recalls, 204 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2024 GMC Canyon.
19 mpg combined
12.4 L/100km
Small Pickup Trucks 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Exterior lighting dominates complaints for the 2024 GMC Canyon by a wide margin, with owners frequently reporting headlight failures, including what many describe as one or both low-beam or daytime running lights going out unexpectedly. The engine category surfaces a notable cluster of coolant-related reports, where owners describe upper radiator hose connections leaking and coolant levels dropping significantly before any warning light appears. Several owners note the check engine light activates only after coolant is nearly depleted, while the cooling fan running at full speed in cold weather was one of the first signs something was wrong. A smaller group of electrical complaints rounds out the picture. A handful of brake-related reports describe rotor warping and brake pulsation under 25,000 miles, though this pattern appears in fewer complaints than the lighting and coolant themes.
204
Total Complaints
By System
The 2024 GMC Canyon has 6 recalls, the most serious being a passenger airbag that can deploy with too much force in a crash, raising the risk of injury to the front passenger — this issue only affects vehicles built with the AT4X AEV package.
A fuel system concern affects a broader set of Canyon models: the lock ring that holds the fuel pump to the fuel tank may not have been fully secured during assembly, which can allow fuel to leak. That leak creates a fire risk if fuel contacts an ignition source, whether during a crash or as the connection loosens over time. There is also a headlight issue where a software problem can cause the headlamps to flicker while driving or even while the vehicle is parked. Flickering lights reduce how well the driver can see the road ahead and can distract oncoming traffic, both of which raise the chance of a collision.
At a glance
What can fail
A software issue in the airbag control system could cause the front passenger airbag to deploy with excessive force under certain conditions.
What the fix does
General Motors will mail you instructions to visit a dealership, where technicians will update the airbag sensing and diagnostic module software.
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The sensing and diagnostic module software may incorrectly trigger the passenger airbag's second stage when only the first stage should deploy in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the sensing and diagnostic module software at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The headlights flicker while driving and while parked, failing to meet federal lighting standards.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the headlight module at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software issue may cause the headlamps to flicker under certain driving conditions.
What the fix does
A dealership will replace the headlamp module with corrected software to fix the flickering.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The lock ring that secures the fuel pump to the fuel tank may not be properly locked. If it loosens, fuel can leak from the tank.
What the fix does
A dealer will inspect the fuel pump lock ring and tighten it if needed to prevent fuel leaks.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The lock ring securing the fuel pump to the fuel tank may not be fully locked after assembly, potentially causing fuel leaks during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and fully lock the fuel tank lock ring as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
