2026 Gmc Canyon problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (2) · Power Train (2) · Wheels (1)
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Safety recalls (2)
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2026-02-26 · campaign 26V114000 · 5,861 vehicles
Defect: General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terra
Risk: Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N252540430. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 26,
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2025-12-11 · campaign 25V856000 · 1,120 vehicles
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."
Risk: An air bag that deploys improperly increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (132)
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 2026-10-28 · Infotainment 2026.4 · Over The Air
• smoother rear camera startup when shifting into reverse after wake-up • surround-view camera images remain available more consistently • more reliable camera app startup, full-screen rear camera display, and consistent multifunction control response • underbody camera washing remains available mor
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-07 · PIT6110L · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates an issue with the ses mil and dtc p062b and engineering is currently investigating.
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-05 · PIP6127B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this document assists gm dealer technicians with diagnosing torque converter concerns to ensure torque converter replacement is necessary. the torque converter part number will be placed on order restriction, and the technician will be asked to follow 25-na-148 before requesting a part through pqc.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-28 · PIT6457C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information is for technicians that may see dtcs that are history and should not perform any part replacements. they should follow the notes mentioned prior to anything being replaced.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-28 · PIC6540K · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.
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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 132 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-17 · Steering“intermediate steering column defect causing a pronounced dashboard rattle. the dealer (putnam gmc, burlingame, ca) diagnosed the issue under warranty, but the required part is on national backorder with no ship date. the vehicle has been out of service at the dealership since september 2, 2026 awaiting the part. this is a steering-related defect on…”
2026-09-09 · Unknown Or Other“i’ve included all my repair orders regarding to coolant smell/leak and transmission shutter. i purchased my truck on xxx. we had planned a family vacation to [xxx], and we were driving up when i felt the transmission shutter at around 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. while cruising at approximately 55 to 62 mph. since then, i’ve noticed it happening more frequent…”
2026-08-10 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 100 mi“the contact owns a 2026 gmc canyon. the contact stated that while his son was driving approximately 30 mph, the passenger’s side rear brakes were making an abnormal crunching sound. no warning lights were illuminated. the local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure milea…”
2026-07-27 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings“gm pushed a system update to my truck last week. i noticed the front bumper sensors are no longer working. in addition, the auto start-stop function no longer works. …”
2026-07-01 · Power Train“i was pushing the accelerator, and the transmission hesitated at about 45 mph. for about 2-3 seconds, the vehicle would not upshift. the rpms revved, and finally the vehicle slam-shifted into gear. the vehicle drove normally for the rest of the drive cycle. …”
2026-06-08 · Steering · 600 mi“the contact owns a 2026 gmc canyon. the contact stated that while driving on several occasions and exceeding 35 mph, the contact noticed an abnormal sound coming from the steering column. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that an unknown steering wheel part was damaged and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired …”
2026-05-11 · Power Train“with 94 miles my brand new gmc canyon at4 i leased had a catastrophic failure while i was driving it, the front axle essentially exploded. the findings were that their was no oil/lubricant installed in it from the factory which made this happen. i now have to wait many months for the dealership to repair my vehicle while i have a "loaner" with a bu…”
2026-03-31 · Wheels“when apply gm update v661.10. tire pressure sensors are wipe out. resulting in 4 flat tire being indicated on the display. gm has no answers for this. this is a safety system that should not be disabled …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.