What Owners Report NHTSA ODI · 2,175,102 complaints · MY1998–2026

2024 GMC Canyon

Early-defect pattern

71.6% of complaints about the 2024 GMC Canyon came in its first year of service — a higher share than 98% of the 178 2024 model-years on record. That points to problems present from new rather than wear. The most-reported system is exterior lighting (159 complaints), typically at 11 mo or about 225 miles.

Complaints
257
Median age at failure
11 mo
Median mileage
4,000 n=8
Crash / fire / tow
0.4% of reports
Safety recalls
3

When each system is reported — middle 50% of complaints

System
0y2y4y6y8y10y12y14y
Exterior lighting
159 reports · 225 mi
11 mo
0%
Electrical system
27 reports
11 mo
0%

Safety recalls — NHTSA campaigns

25V856000 2025-12-11
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

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."

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

24V673000 2024-09-12
Exterior lighting:headlights

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."

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

24V491000 2024-06-28
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly

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.

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

In owners’ own words

Exterior lighting mileage not reported 10 mo in service
Headlights in on position, every few minutes both left and right headlights along with DRLs flicker off and back on very quickly.
Exterior lighting mileage not reported 10 mo in service
Front low beam headlights will flicker on and off for a second while driving or sitting at a stop in auto or constant on mode. They will flicker every 2-3 minutes causing cars to flash and brake check you as they thing you are flashing your lights at them.
Exterior lighting mileage not reported 9 mo in service
Since buying this truck new in june of 24 the headlights will flicker. Randomly as you drive or when parked the headlights will turn off for a second then come back on. Often at night the lights flicker numerous times
Electrical system mileage not reported 11 mo in service
The headlights on the vehicle will flicker/ short out. This creates a high risk when operating the vehicle at night. Vehicle was brought into the dealer for service on 08/05/2024, was told there is no current solution for this problem at this time. No warning light on the dash.

Other Canyon model years

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