2024 GMC Canyon recalls and problems

The 2024 GMC Canyon has 3 recalls and 208 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is exterior lighting.

Pictured: a 2023 model; the 2024 may differ in details. Photo: 2023 Gmc Canyon by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

How the 2024 compares

Highest

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Highest complaint count among 21 Canyon model years — 3rd most.

3recalls

208complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

4,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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3 recalls

Air Bags

Dec 11, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V856000 · 1,120 vehicles

Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024â2026 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, âOccupant Crash Protection."

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

Remedy

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.

Exterior Lighting

Sep 12, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V673000 · 13,241 vehicles

Problem: 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."

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

Remedy & notes

Dealers will replace a module in the headlight, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2024. Owners can contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N242468880.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Fuel System

Jun 28, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V491000 · 8,622 vehicles

Problem: 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.

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

Remedy & notes

Dealers will inspect and fully lock the fuel tank lock ring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 13, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC Customer Call Center at (888) 988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N242451330.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Exterior Lighting159

Electrical System26

Engine15

Service Brakes14

Forward Collision Avoidance10

Unknown or other10

Power Train5

Steering5

Fuel System2

Lane Departure2

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

NHTSA investigations

Electronic Brake Module Component Failure

EA26006 · opened Aug 21, 2026 · open

Summary

On April 11, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE24011 after receiving complaints concerning a loss of brake assist in 2023 MY Cadillac Lyriq vehicles. These complaints allege a hard brake pedal, followed by a âBrake System Failureâ message at start up or while driving. GM shared records regarding several internal investigations for loss of brake assist due to alleged spindle fractures in the eBoost system. GM has stated that in the event of a spindle fracture, anti-lock brakes (ABS), stability control, and traction control remain functional until the vehicle comes to a complete stop. At this point, ABS, brake assist, stability control, and traction control functions are lost. The loss of these functions causes the vehicle to set one of three Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) based on failed performance criteria for the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM). These DTCs, in turn, activate several driver alerts: an audible chime, a visual âService Brake Systemâ message in the display, and multiple illuminated Malfunction Indicator Lights (MILs) for the ABS, Traction Control, and Brakes informing the driver of loss of functionality. The vehicle speed will also be limited to 70 KPH (43 MPH). Since opening PE24011, ODI has continued to receive reports of loss of brake assist. Some of these reports describe symptoms inconsistent with GMâs description of a spindle failure. These reports allege an immediate loss of brake assist fun…

2024 vs. other GMC Canyon years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2024. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2024 GMC Canyon have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns covering the 2024 GMC Canyon, the latest from Dec 11, 2025 (air bags). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2024 GMC Canyon?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention exterior lighting (159), electrical system (26), engine (15). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.