GMC Canyon (2004–2012, 2015–2026)

Generations

• 2004–2012 common problems →2.8L / 2.9L four, 3.5L / 3.7L five, 5.3L V8Owners report brake lights that stop working or stay on (recalled), ABS that kicks in at low speed, and misfires from burned exhaust valves on the five-cylinder engines, especially 2004–2006 trucks.
• 2015–2022 common problems →2.5L four, 3.6L V6, 2.8L Duramax diesel2015–2016 trucks have huge numbers of complaints about suddenly losing power steering (only 2015 trucks were recalled). 2017-and-later V6 trucks with the 8-speed are known for torque converter shudder, and 2.5L trucks for brake vacuum pump failures.
• 2023–2026 common problems →2.7L turbo four2024 GMC Canyons were recalled for flickering headlights, 2023 trucks for automatic emergency braking that can brake for no reason, and many owners report coolant leaks at the upper radiator hose.

Every year

Complaint counts compare each year with the typical midsize truck from the same model year. They show what owners reported, not how reliable a truck is. ⚠ marks a well-known costly problem.

• 2026Recalls and complaints
• 2025Recalls and complaints
• 2024More complaints than typical
• 2023About typical
• 2022Fewer complaints than typical
• 2021Fewer complaints than typical
• 2020Fewer complaints than typical
• 2019Fewer complaints than typical
• 2018Fewer complaints than typical
• 2017Fewer complaints than typical
• 2016⚠ Known problemAbout typical
• 2015⚠ Known problemMore complaints than typical
• 2012Recalls and complaints
• 2011Fewer complaints than typical
• 2010Fewer complaints than typical
• 2009Fewer complaints than typical
• 2008Fewer complaints than typical
• 2007Fewer complaints than typical
• 2006⚠ Known problemFewer complaints than typical
• 2005⚠ Known problemFewer complaints than typical
• 2004⚠ Known problemFewer complaints than typical