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2024 GMC Canyon problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 255 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 4.2 times the median Canyon year — the 2024 model ranks #3 of 21 Canyon years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.

The trouble concentrates in one system: lighting issues account for 62% of all reports (159 of 255), far ahead of electrical system at 26. In government crash testing it earned 4 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

255

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

4

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2024 compare to other Canyon years?

Canyon NHTSA complaints by model year, 2024 highlighted400 complaints2004: 103 complaints2005: 146 complaints2006: 81 complaints2007: 61 complaints2008: 68 complaints2009: 35 complaints2010: 9 complaints2011: 20 complaints2012: 30 complaints2015: 400 complaints2016: 353 complaints2017: 91 complaints2018: 70 complaints2019: 22 complaints2020: 19 complaints2021: 13 complaints2022: 39 complaints2023: 95 complaints2024: 255 complaints2025: 13 complaints2026: 3 complaints
Canyon NHTSA complaints by model year, 2024 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2024 GMC Canyon problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Lighting15962%
Electrical System2610%
Driver Assistance145%
Engine145%
Brakes114%
Other104%
Steering52%
Transmission31%
Visibility & Wipers21%
Fuel System21%
Speed Control21%
Body & Structure21%
Tires & Wheels21%
Seat Belts10%
Seats10%
Suspension10%

Does the 2024 GMC Canyon have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

25V856000AirbagsDecember 11, 2025 · 1,120 units

Defect

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 fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, “Occupant Crash Protection."

Consequence

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

Remedy

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 is N252533510. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 11, 2025.

24V673000LightingSeptember 12, 2024 · 13,241 units

Defect

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, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

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

Remedy

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 this recall is N242468880.

24V491000Fuel SystemJune 28, 2024 · 8,622 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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 service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC Customer Call Center at (888) 988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N242451330.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“Headlamps flicker intermittently, every 2-5 mins. Common problem and well documented/discussed on owner forums. There was a tsb issued by gm, bit it was rescinded shortly thereafter. No fix is currently known. Headlight flickers cause other drivers to flash their headlights back at you, as well as…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · August 5, 2024

“Infotainment system audio not working. Have performed hard reset, dealer reset, dealer service, and still audio is intermintant at best. more than 75% of the time I have no audio or sound at all. No raidio, no sxm, no bluetooth, no onstar. This is a safety issue and there does not appear to be a…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · December 1, 2024

“Headlights flicker all the time regardless of speed Radar cruise control will slam on the brakes for no reason even when there's nothing in front of me. (Seems to happen more at night) Blindspot monitoring will randomly turn on for no reason”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · August 15, 2024

“Truck began idling very rough. Went straight to the dealership. They shut the truck off and it would not restart. No CEL or messages on the dash. Tear down reveled a failed exhaust valve in cylinder #4. Truck has 10,000 miles. A replacement engine has been ordered under warranty. Luckily, we…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · December 30, 2025

“I first noticed the brakes squealing in August 2025 at 15,000 miles. The dealership said I needed to resurface the front rotors. I mistook this a coating and brake debris, but it was actually the rotors warping. By 21,000 the vehicle is pulsing heavily when stopping. I went back to the dealer and…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · August 27, 2025

2024 GMC Canyon — common questions

Is the 2024 GMC Canyon reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 255 complaints put the 2024 model at #3 of 21 Canyon years. It is one of the Canyon years to avoid.

What are the most common 2024 Canyon problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are lighting (159 complaints), electrical system (26 complaints), driver assistance (14 complaints).

Does the 2024 GMC Canyon have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2024 GMC Canyon. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which GMC Canyon years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Canyon years to avoid are 2015, 2016, 2024, 2005, 2004, 2023. The cleanest record among Canyon years belongs to 2026.

How safe is the 2024 GMC Canyon?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2024 GMC Canyon earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.