2020 Gmc Canyon: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 0 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
13
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
1
Injuries
92.3
Severity index
Severity index 92.3 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 5 | 38.5% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | 23.1% |
| ENGINE | 3 | 23.1% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | 7.7% |
| HYDRAULIC | 1 | 7.7% |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | 7.7% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | 7.7% |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | 7.7% |
The single most-reported system is POWER TRAIN, cited in 5 of 13 complaints (38.5%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 1 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.