2024 GMC Canyon Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 19 Canyon years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2024 GMC Canyon ranks 1st worst out of 14 model years, with a Complaint Index of 100 and 206 complaints, mostly Electrical System issues (82% share). It carries an Avoid verdict relative to other Canyon years, driven largely by headlight flicker complaints and three recalls.
- Complaints
- 206
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 18
- 17 city / 20 hwy
Top 2024 GMC Canyon problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System168 (82%)
- Engine15 (7%)
- Brakes13 (6%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras10 (5%)
- Other10 (5%)
- Steering5 (2%)
- Transmission & Powertrain4 (2%)
- Structure & Body3 (1%)
- Fuel System2 (1%)
- Lane Departure2 (1%)
What owners report
- Headlights and daytime running lights flicker on and off randomly while driving or parked, sometimes for a second at a time.
- Other drivers mistake the flickering headlights for high-beam flashes and react by braking or flashing their own lights.
- The automatic emergency braking system has triggered hard braking with no vehicle actually present ahead, slowing the truck sharply on the highway.
- The 8-speed transmission has downshifted and decelerated abruptly and without warning, leaving the truck inoperable for an extended period awaiting a part.
- The brake pedal required increased effort and the vehicle failed to slow as quickly as expected, with ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated.
- Blind spot indicators intermittently fail to illuminate even after a dealer headlight assembly replacement.
2024 GMC Canyon recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V856000Dec 11, 2025Airbags1,120 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
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.
- NHTSA 24V673000Sep 12, 2024Electrical System13,241 vehicles
Exterior lighting:headlights
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: 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.
- NHTSA 24V491000Jun 28, 2024Fuel System8,622 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump:mounting plate/flange
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: 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.
2024 GMC Canyon fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 17 MPG
- Highway
- 20 MPG
- Combined
- 18 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,600
- 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.
2024 compared with other Canyon years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 GMC Canyon reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2024 Canyon has a Complaint Index of 100, the highest of all 14 Canyon model years covered, giving it an Avoid verdict relative to other years.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2024 GMC Canyon?
- Electrical System issues dominate, accounting for 168 of 206 complaints (82%), mostly centered on headlight flickering, with a median mileage at failure of 162.5 miles.
- Does the 2024 GMC Canyon have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists three recalls: an airbag software issue affecting AT4X AEV models, a headlight flicker/module recall, and a fuel tank lock ring recall shared with the Chevrolet Colorado.
- How does the 2024 Canyon compare to other model years?
- The 2024 Canyon has a Complaint Index of 100 and ranks worst of 14 years tracked, well above years like 2019 and 2020, which scored 15 and 23 and earned Best verdicts.