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2024 GMC Canyon lighting problems

The 2024 GMC Canyon has 159 lighting complaints filed with NHTSA — 62% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

159

Lighting complaints

62%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Lighting complaints by year

Related recalls

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.

What owners report

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 There was a tsb issued by gm, bit it was rescinded shortly thereafter.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

Common questions

How many lighting complaints does the 2024 GMC Canyon have?

NHTSA has 159 complaints about the 2024 GMC Canyon lighting — 62% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2024 GMC Canyon lighting?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the lighting: 24V673000.

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.