2015 GMC Canyon Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 47 brake-related complaints for the 2015 GMC Canyon, 16% of its 303 total complaints for the year. A related recall (15V278000) covers leaking front brake calipers, and the median failure mileage across complaints is 61,500 miles.
- Brakes complaints
- 47
- 16% of 303
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 61,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report a sudden loss of power steering assist paired with stability control and brake warning messages, sometimes while turning or merging at highway speed.
- Several complaints describe the antilock brake system failing to engage during hard stops, leaving pedal feel described as mushy without tire lock-up.
- Rear brakes are reported to squeak on nearly every stop, with owners noting the noise matches the pad-wear indicator sound, making it hard to tell when pads actually need replacement.
- Some owners report the power steering and stabilitrak warnings recur repeatedly, requiring the vehicle to be shut off and restarted multiple times to restore steering assist.
- One owner reported rear brake pads that did not match the size of the rear discs, along with rust dust buildup, after three dealer attempts to address the issue.
When 2015 GMC Canyon brake complaints were filed
First complaint May 7, 2015, latest Jun 17, 2024.
Brakes recalls for the 2015 GMC Canyon
- NHTSA 15V278000May 12, 2015Brakes24,380 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado, and GMC Canyon trucks manufactured January 6, 2014, to December 24, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience the front brake calipers leaking brake fluid. This is due to air pockets, an imperfection in the metal caliper body.
Risk: If the vehicle experiences a brake fluid leak it can increase the stopping distance, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the front-brake calipers if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 9, 2015. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14888.
Brakes complaints by Canyon model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
- 20100 (0%)
- 20114 (33%)
- 20125 (22%)
- 201547 (16%)
- 201621 (8%)
- 20177 (11%)
- 20182 (4%)
- 20190 (0%)
- 20202 (14%)
- 20210 (0%)
- 20221 (4%)
- 202310 (16%)
- 202413 (6%)
- 20253 (38%)
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2015 GMC Canyon have?
- NHTSA lists 47 brake-related complaints for the 2015 Canyon, which is 16% of the 303 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2015 GMC Canyon?
- Yes. Recall 15V278000, reported May 12, 2015, covers front brake calipers on 2015 Canyon and Colorado trucks built between January 6, 2014 and December 24, 2014 that may leak. GM dealers inspect and replace the calipers if necessary, free of charge.
- At what mileage do 2015 GMC Canyon brake problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure for brake-related complaints on the 2015 Canyon is 61,500 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.
- Did the 2015 GMC Canyon brake issues cause any crashes?
- NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires or injuries linked to the brake-area complaints for this model year.
- How does the 2015 Canyon compare to other years for brake complaints?
- The 2015 model's 47 brake complaints and 16% share are higher than most other Canyon years listed, such as 2016 (21 complaints, 8%) and 2017 (7 complaints, 11%).