2022 GMC Canyon Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2022 GMC Canyon has a complaint index of 56 and ranks 9th worst out of 19 model years, earning a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 26 complaints, 1 recall, and 1 crash, with Electrical System issues making up half the complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 56/100
- #9 of 19 Canyon years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 26
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 21.5
- 19 city / 25 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2022 GMC Canyon problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System13 (50%)
- Steering6 (23%)
- Transmission & Powertrain5 (19%)
- Other4 (15%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras3 (12%)
- Fuel System3 (12%)
- Airbags2 (8%)
- Engine2 (8%)
- Structure & Body2 (8%)
- Brakes1 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Steering can suddenly lose power assist, triggering a 'Service Power Steering' warning and feeling like a stuck or vibrating wheel at various speeds.
- Owners report the ignition key getting stuck and refusing to turn or remove, sometimes for 15 to 20 minutes, leaving the vehicle unable to shut off normally.
- Front tires and steering column shake or vibrate at highway speeds around 70 MPH with no warning light present.
- The 8-speed automatic transmission has been reported to slip in first gear and to delay or bang during gear shifts.
- Water intrusion into an electrical connector has been diagnosed as a cause of steering power loss at low speed.
- One owner reported airbags failing to deploy in a rear-end crash at 45 to 50 MPH, resulting in head and neck injuries.
2022 GMC Canyon recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 22V375000May 26, 2022Structure & Body1,631 vehicles
Seats:critical fasteners
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado vehicles equipped with a manual passenger seat. The front passenger seat may have a hook attachment that was not properly welded, allowing it to separate from the inboard track of the seat frame.
Risk: An improperly welded seat frame may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front passenger seat and replace the cushion frame, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 6, 2022. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N222368320.
2022 GMC Canyon fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 19 MPG
- Highway
- 25 MPG
- Combined
- 21.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,250
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2022 compared with other Canyon years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 GMC Canyon reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2022 Canyon a complaint index of 56, ranking 9th worst among 19 model years, which earns a Caution verdict relative to other Canyon years. Electrical system problems, especially steering and ignition-related, are the top reported issue.
- What problems does the 2022 GMC Canyon have?
- Owners most often reported electrical system issues (13 complaints, 50% of the total), including power steering loss and stuck ignition keys, followed by steering complaints (6) and transmission/powertrain complaints (5).
- Does the 2022 GMC Canyon have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists one recall (22V375000) for a front passenger seat with an improperly welded hook attachment. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2022 Canyon compare to other model years?
- With a complaint index of 56, the 2022 Canyon is worse than years like 2019 and 2020 (Best verdict, indexes 11 and 22) but better than 2024 (Avoid, index 100) and 2015-2016 (Avoid, indexes 94 and 89).