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GMC Canyon 2015-2022

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- Price
- $21,880–$47,000
- MPG
- 25
- Strength: Excellent capability
- Strength: Excellent value retention
- Strength: Strong reliability
- Watch-out: Below-average running costs
How it scores for you10 scores
Right-sized capability with a class-standout 7,700-lb diesel tow rating and truck-strong resale; refinement and rear room stay firmly midsize.
Recalled about half as often as cars of the same model years; 2 of its 13 recalls were serious. About 3% of its owner complaints describe a crash, fire or injury. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions.
Not yet crash-tested by NHTSA, so this is scored as middle-of-the-road.
About $2,950 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 35% of cars we track.
Cargo volume isn't published for this car.
Crew cab seats five in a pinch; rear legroom is tight next to full-size trucks - typical midsize compromise.
Maneuverable by truck standards with a strong V6, but slow steering and a stiff unladen ride keep it merely competent.
IntelliLink touchscreen with CarPlay from 2016 was ahead of midsize-truck norms then; unremarkable across the full 2015-2026 field.
Quieter and more car-like than period rivals per most reviews, though rear-seat padding and ride polish remain truck-grade.
Trucks have historically held their value best.
Rated to tow 7,700 lb; all- or four-wheel drive available.
Safety & recalls17 recalls
Not yet rated by NHTSA.
17 recalls · 6 common complaint areas across 2015–2022
- Steering — 227 complaints (2015)
- Recall — Seats: critical fasteners (2022)
- Steering — 178 complaints (2016)
2022
- RecallSeats: critical fasteners22V375000
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado vehicles equipped with a manual passenger seat. 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.
- Complaint clusterElectrical7 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while the gear shifter was shifted to park(P), the contact was unable to remove the key from the ignition switch. The contact stated that after turning the steering wheel to the right in a certain way, the key was able to be removed from th
- Complaint clusterSteering6 complaintscomplaints:STEERING
After driving vehicle and parking vehicle turn key off key will not turn all the way off to pull key out of ignition switch. The vehicle had 35,750 miles when brought to dealership I had told them this has happened multiple times I had to restart vehicle move vehicle shift vehicle manually or drive
- Complaint clusterPowertrain5 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
The ignition key gets stuck in the ignition after shutting off the car. The key may not be removed from the ignition. The failure of the transmission shift control mechanism directly impacts the safe, mechanical operation of the vehicle's powertrain and transmission park-lock functions. The vehicle
2021
- RecallSeat belts; seat belts: critical fasteners20V811000
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV and Chevrolet Blazer, Camaro, Colorado, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500, Suburban and Tahoe vehicles. Incorrect bolts m
- RecallEquipment: other: labels21V497000
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 GMC Canyon vehicles. 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 numb
2020
- Complaint clusterPowertrain6 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
Truck feels like it is going over rumble strips when accelerating. There is a NTHSA bulletin for this. 21-NA-047
2019
- Complaint clusterPowertrain6 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
Transmission shifting issues. The transmission will shift very slowly (engine revs high and vehicle lurches) when driving the truck each morning. I reported the issue to the dealership within 0ne month of purchasing the truck in 2019 and again in 2024. The dealership stated there is nothing wrong wi
- Complaint clusterElectrical5 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The engine coolant temperature sensor has failed on my 2019 GMC Canyon. The check engine light is illuminated, the temperature gauge does not register correctly, the air conditioning has been disabled by the vehicle's computer, and the engine cooling fan continues to run after the engine is turned o
2018
- RecallFuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump18V358000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange
- Complaint clusterPowertrain24 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
This is a known problem with GMC and Chevy trucks, known as the Rumble. At approximately 45mph and up, the truck feels like it’s going over rumble strip and the back end is slipping. This causes the steering wheel and truck to shake. It could result in the loss of control if it gets too bad. I too
- Complaint clusterElectrical9 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2018 GMC Canyon. The contact stated while parking the vehicle, the ignition key was difficult to remove from the ignition cylinder. The contact stated that the failure was constant and was unable to remove the key from the ignition cylinder, causing the 12-Volt battery to be drain
2017
- RecallFuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump18V358000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange
- Complaint clusterPowertrain16 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2017 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the engine oil was changed several times, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who rep
- Complaint clusterEngine10 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE
Catastrophic engine failure. Piston #1 damage after a fuel injector issue. The truck just hit 100k miles. This left my husband stranded over an hour away. No check engine light or warning other than a loud pop and smoke. No warranty on the truck, I’ve been quoted $12k for a new engine. I have read M
- Complaint clusterElectrical9 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
While Driving on the interstate, we were needing to stop because of traffic. The brake pedal became very stiff and was barely able to stop the car. We brought the vehicle into a brake shop to have it looked at. The mechanic stated it was most likely the Master cylinder. We replaced that. It still wa
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other9 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I backed into a parked car in a parking lot.
- Complaint clusterSteering8 complaintscomplaints:STEERING
The contact owns a 2017 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became firm and difficult to maneuver. The power steering assist warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was
2016
- RecallLatches/locks/linkages15V807000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Colorado trucks manufactured August 25, 2015 to September 24, 2015, and GMC Canyon trucks manufactured August 28, 2015 to September 24, 2015. The affected vehicles have a console compartment lid latch assembly that may fail to k
- RecallAirbags: frontal16V125000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured January 19, 2016, to February 2, 2016, Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured January 9, 2016, to January 26, 2016, and 2016 GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured January 21, 2016, to February 4, 2016. T
- RecallAirbags: frontal17V621000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado, and 2016 Chevrolet Volt vehicles. The driver's frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash.
- RecallFuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump18V358000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange
- Complaint clusterSteering178 complaintscomplaints:STEERING
2016 GMC Canyon Power Steering failure exactly the same as the recall done on the 2015 GMC Canyon in 2021. While I am driving, for the last 5 days, my power steering and stabilitrac will shut off, and a warning sign will appear on my dash. I have researched it fully and the same exact recall was don
- Complaint clusterPowertrain34 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
Transmission shudder that is causing Drivability issues. Multiple mechanics have told me to drive it and maintain it until the transmission gives out.
- Complaint clusterElectrical18 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2016 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the infotainment system and screen display became inoperable. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed and it was determined that an unknown part needed to b
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other9 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The stabilitrac system fails causing the traction system to turn off
- Complaint clusterEngine7 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE
At approximately 92k miles the diesel High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) failed, all internal seals were disintegrated (technician's verbage). This is apparently a common problem (but no recall was ever issued), which can lead to premature engine failure due to sending foreign material into the engine.
2015
- RecallAirbags14V645000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured January 6, 2014, to October 1, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the driver air bag connections may have been wired incorrectly. This could reverse the deployment sequence and disrupt
- RecallAirbags: frontal: driver side: inflator module15V157000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured September 15, 2014, to January 21, 2015, and 2015 GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured October 3, 2014, to December 9, 2014. The affected vehicles have a front driver air bag inflator that may be misal
- RecallSeats15V267000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon trucks manufactured January 6, 2014, to April 1, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the hooks that secure the driver's and/or front passenger's seat frame may not have been properly attached to the vehicle b
- RecallService brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper15V278000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado, and GMC Canyon trucks manufactured January 6, 2014, to December 24, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience the front brake calipers leaking brake fluid. This is due to air pockets, an imperfection in the metal calip
- RecallSteering: electric power assist system16V054000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured January 6, 2015, to March 17, 2015, and 2015 GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured January 6, 2015, to March 19, 2015. A poor electrical connection within the steering gear connector may cause a loss of
- RecallAirbags: frontal17V621000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado, and 2016 Chevrolet Volt vehicles. The driver's frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash.
- RecallFuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump18V358000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange
- RecallSteering: electric power assist system21V213000
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles. The power steering assist may be lost due to a poor electrical connection within the steering gear assembly.
- Complaint clusterSteering227 complaintscomplaints:STEERING
The contact owns a 2015 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the "Power Steering Assist Lost" message displayed, and the steering wheel became stiff and difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was parked, and upon restarting the engine, the failure self-
- Complaint clusterPowertrain36 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
Ignition locking solenoid fails to release when put into park, resulting in the key stuck in the ignition. I'm then unable to leave the vehicle unattended without threat of theft or battery failure. Dealer has not been able to fix the issue. No warnings or failure indications are observed, other tha
- Complaint clusterElectrical15 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Second email and attempt Truck is sitting untouched after a major accident. Please reach back [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other10 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I have had this car for 4 years and have had to replace 7 door locks. All quit working. The doors will not lock when the buttons are pushed which is a major security issue.
- Complaint clusterBrakes7 complaintscomplaints:SERVICE BRAKES
The contact owns a 2015 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to the dealer for service, the dealer made her aware of a failure with the vacuum pump. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact relat
Cost to own$15,200 / 5 yr
MSRP, new
$21,880–$47,000
Estimated used price, by model year
$2,950/yr
EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.
Specs
City MPG
22
Highway MPG
30
Combined MPG
25
Horsepower
200 hp
Doors
4
Towing capacity
7,700 lbs
Limited data — dimensions unavailable.
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