2022 Gmc Canyon problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (6) · Electrical System (4) · Power Train (3)
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Safety recalls (1)
Seats:critical Fasteners 2022-05-26 · campaign 22V375000 · 1,631 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: An improperly welded seat frame may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the front passenger seat and replace the cushion frame, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 6, 2022. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N222368320.
Service bulletins (654)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-26 · GM Update N25-250552 · Over The Air
• improvements to onstar functionality.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-26 · PIT5698F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi provides diagnostics tips on how the lin bus works and how to diagnosis it.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-21 · PIP5700H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the proper part numbers for transmission connectors and internal harness to prevent confusion when ordering
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-04 · PIP4902W · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Unknown Or Other 2026-08-20 · PIC6551C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a mec reset for wireless projection issues
Unknown Or Other 2026-07-21 · PIT5099J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pi to help diagnose a/c concern
Showing the 6 most recent of 654 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-26 · Electrical System“stereo touch screen goes black and stops working intermittently. …”
2026-10-06 · Electrical System“could not turn the ignition key off beyond the accessory position in order to turn the key completely off to remove the ignition key. the key would stick in the on oor accessory position. the problem was in the microswitch button on the console shifter, the front button is pushed in to enable shifting into the park position. this is a safety concer…”
2026-09-11 · Unknown Or Other“having problems removing the key from the ignition. we checked and there have been reported problems pertaining to the shifter assembly needing to be replaced. gm has not issued any recalls about this issue but they have put out bulletins regarding the problem. we are currently waiting to hear from the dealer on a quote as they told us there is no …”
2026-08-22 · 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 was taken to a local gm dealer and the problem was…”
2026-07-28 · Electrical System:ignition · 30,000 mi“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 the ignition switch. the vehicle was not diagnosed o…”
2026-05-26 · Unknown Or Other“2022 gmc canyon at4 crew cab. after the vehicle is shifted into park and the engine is shut off, the ignition key cannot be removed from the cylinder. the key is physically locked, the steering wheel will not lock, and the vehicle cannot be reliably secured. the only workaround is to restart the engine and cycle the shifter repeatedly until the int…”
2026-03-23 · Electrical System“at various times key can not be removed from the ignition. i understand this to be a common problem on these trucks, but dealer does not agree.…”
2026-02-12 · Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel · 39,500 mi“the contact owns a 2022 gmc canyon. the contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the instrument cluster failed operate as designed and the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and turn signals failed to display as intended. the contact stated that a message to service several systems was displayed. the radio screen was blank, and the back ov…”
2026-01-26 · Air Bags“to whom it may concern, this letter is submitted to report a safety-related defect involving an airbag sensor failure on a 2022 gmc canyon. the vehicle experienced a failure of an airbag sensor that is part of the supplemental restraint system (srs). the sensor is required for proper airbag deployment and system readiness. failure of this compone…”
2026-01-22 · Unknown Or Other“i have been dealing with a sweet/christmas-like smell in my car occasionally for the last several months. this is a health & safety concern for me involving ethylene glycol fumes in the cabin. these fumes could be linked to why i have experienced increased sinus headaches over the past several month. i took it into carmax (where i purchased the v…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.