Ford Ranger vs GMC Canyon: recalls and problems
Since 2000 the Ford Ranger has 69 recalls and 4,633 owner complaints; the GMC Canyon has 31 recalls and 1,446 complaints. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each were sold.
At a glance
| Ford Ranger | GMC Canyon | |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 69 | 31 |
| Do-not-drive / park-outside recalls | 9 | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 4,633 | 1,446 |
| Crashes reported | 377 | 41 |
| Fires reported | 64 | 22 |
| Injuries reported | 443 | 35 |
| Most reported problem | Air Bags | Steering |
NHTSA data, model years 2000 onward.
Complaints by model year
Ford RangerGMC Canyon
Every model year
Ford Ranger: top problems
Air Bags1,707
Power Train536
Structure480
Suspension339
Engine332
Service Brakes306
GMC Canyon: top problems
Steering448
Electrical System268
Exterior Lighting212
Power Train185
Engine162
Service Brakes119
Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.
Check your VIN →Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.
Questions
Which has more problems, the Ford Ranger or the GMC Canyon?
Since model year 2000 owners have filed 4,633 complaints about the Ford Ranger and 1,446 about the GMC Canyon with NHTSA, so the GMC Canyon has fewer. These are raw counts: the model that sold more will usually have more complaints, so compare individual model years too.
Which has more recalls, the Ford Ranger or the GMC Canyon?
NHTSA lists 69 recall campaigns for the Ford Ranger and 31 for the GMC Canyon since model year 2000.

