2024 GMC Canyon Problems, Recalls & Reliability
258 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2024 GMC Canyon, alongside 3 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 53/100 on the trouble index — still early — complaints build over a vehicle's first decade on the road. Electrical leads the reports.
Too early to call
Where 2024 sits among all Canyon years
What owners report
“Safety Issue: Headlights and running lights flicker off and on every 1-2 minutes.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2024 Canyon
Recalls (3)
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…
Fix: 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…
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,…
Fix: 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…
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.
Fix: 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…
Technical service bulletins
523 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2024 GMC Canyon. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2024 Canyon TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2024 GMC Canyon reliable?
The 2024 GMC Canyon drew 258 complaints in federal safety records — still early — complaints build over a vehicle's first decade on the road. Its trouble index is 53/100, scored against the model's worst year (2015).
What are the most common 2024 GMC Canyon problems?
The top reported problems for the 2024 GMC Canyon are electrical (186 complaints), driver assistance (15), and engine (14).
Does the 2024 GMC Canyon have recalls?
3 recall campaigns apply to the 2024 GMC Canyon. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.