2025 GMC Canyon Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2025 GMC Canyon has 8 complaints and a complaint index of 50, ranking 10th out of 19 model years, with a Caution verdict. Brakes and engine issues each account for 38% of reports, and two recalls are on file.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 50/100
- #10 of 19 Canyon years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 8
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Brakes
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 18
- 17 city / 19 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2025 GMC Canyon problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes3 (38%)
- Engine3 (38%)
- Electrical System2 (25%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (25%)
- Other2 (25%)
- Structure & Body1 (13%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Master brake cylinder failure triggers warning lights with no prior alert, sometimes leaving the truck undriveable while a replacement part is on backorder.
- One owner reported a dealership acknowledging the brake cylinder issue as a known problem on new vehicles.
- A brake failure warning appeared alongside an OnStar tire-pressure alert on a truck with very low mileage.
- A coolant leak was found underneath the front of the vehicle while parked, with no warning lights illuminated, at 13,500 miles.
- A front passenger heated seat reportedly caused burns to a passenger during a ride.
2025 GMC Canyon recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V114000Feb 26, 2026Other5,861 vehicles
Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, âOccupant Protection.â
Risk: Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic ownerâs manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N252540430. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 26, 2026.
- 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.
2025 GMC Canyon fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 17 MPG
- Highway
- 19 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.
2025 compared with other Canyon years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2025 GMC Canyon reliable?
- It carries a complaint index of 50 and a Caution verdict, ranking 10th out of 19 Canyon model years. Brakes and engine problems are the most reported issues, each making up 38% of complaints.
- Does the 2025 GMC Canyon have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2025 GMC Canyon, one covering an airbag sensing and diagnostic module software issue and another for a manual/owner information update. Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
- What is the top problem area for the 2025 GMC Canyon?
- Brakes are the top reported problem area, accounting for 38% of the 8 complaints filed, followed closely by engine issues at 38%.
- How does the 2025 Canyon compare to other Canyon years?
- With a complaint index of 50, the 2025 model ranks better than years like 2024 (index 100) and 2015 (index 94), both rated Avoid, but worse than years like 2019 and 2020, which earned Best verdicts.
- Were there any crashes or injuries reported for the 2025 GMC Canyon?
- NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires, but 1 injury was reported among the 8 complaints on file.