Recall campaigns by affected system, 2016–2024.
Showing the 12 most recent of 13 campaigns, newest first, from NHTSA records. Check a specific VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
25V856000NHTSA report received December 2025Model years: 2024
NHTSA campaign 25V856000: GMC Canyon air bags recall
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024–2026 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, “Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence: An air bag that deploys improperly increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will update the SDM software, free of charge.
24V703000NHTSA report received September 2024Model years: 2023
NHTSA campaign 24V703000: GMC Canyon seat belts recall
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Chevrolet Colorado and 2023 GMC Canyon vehicles. The left or right front seat may have a seat belt buckle attachment bolt that was not tightened properly.
Consequence: A loose seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will tighten the left and right front seat belt buckle attachment bolts, free of charge.
24V673000NHTSA report received September 2024Model years: 2024
NHTSA campaign 24V673000: GMC Canyon exterior lighting recall
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."
Consequence: Headlights flickering can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace a module in the headlight, free of charge.
24V491000NHTSA report received June 2024Model years: 2024
NHTSA campaign 24V491000: GMC Canyon fuel system recall
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.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will inspect and fully lock the fuel tank lock ring as necessary, free of charge.
24V237000NHTSA report received March 2024Model years: 2023
NHTSA campaign 24V237000: GMC Canyon wheels recall
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles. The front wheel hub bolts may have been over-tightened and damaged during installation.
Consequence: Damaged bolts may loosen or break, which can result in a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace the left and right front wheel hub bolts, free of charge.
24V133000NHTSA report received February 2024Model years: 2023
NHTSA campaign 24V133000: GMC Canyon electrical system recall
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles. The front camera module (FCM) system may falsely detect an obstacle, causing the automatic emergency braking (AEB) to engage unexpectedly.
Consequence: Unexpected automatic emergency braking can cause the vehicle to abruptly stop or slow down, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will update the front camera module (FCM) software, free of charge.
22V375000NHTSA report received May 2022Model years: 2022
NHTSA campaign 22V375000: GMC Canyon seats recall
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.
Consequence: An improperly welded seat frame may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will inspect the front passenger seat and replace the cushion frame, if necessary, free of charge.
21V497000NHTSA report received July 2021Model years: 2021
NHTSA campaign 21V497000: GMC Canyon equipment recall
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 GMC Canyon vehicles. The load carrying capacity printed on the Tire and Loading Information placard is 22.5 kg (51 lbs.) more than intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence: An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): GM will mail owners a new B-pillar label, free of charge.
20V811000NHTSA report received December 2020Model years: 2021
NHTSA campaign 20V811000: GMC Canyon seat belts recall
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV and Chevrolet Blazer, Camaro, Colorado, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500, Suburban and Tahoe vehicles. Incorrect bolts may have been used at one or more fastening locations to secure the seat belts to the vehicle. If an incorrect bolt was used, the seat belt may not be properly attached to the vehicle.
Consequence: If a seat belt assembly is not properly attached to the vehicle, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect bolts, free of charge.
18V358000NHTSA report received May 2018Model years: 2016–2018
NHTSA campaign 18V358000: GMC Canyon fuel system recall
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
Consequence: A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge.
17V621000NHTSA report received October 2017Model years: 2016
NHTSA campaign 17V621000: GMC Canyon air bags recall
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado, and 2016 Chevrolet Volt vehicles. The driver's frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash.
Consequence: An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge.
16V125000NHTSA report received March 2016Model years: 2016
NHTSA campaign 16V125000: GMC Canyon air bags recall
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured January 19, 2016, to February 2, 2016, Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured January 9, 2016, to January 26, 2016, and 2016 GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured January 21, 2016, to February 4, 2016. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash.
Consequence: An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side frontal air bag module, free of charge.
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Other midsize and compact pickups to weigh against the GMC Canyon. Recall counts cover different model-year spans and are not a reliability ranking.
How many recalls does the GMC Canyon have?
As of NHTSA records retrieved 2026-08-27, NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for the GMC Canyon, model years 2016–2024. A recall applies to specific VIN ranges, variants, trims or build dates, so a particular vehicle may be affected by all, some, or none of them, and a campaign count is not a reliability ranking. Whether an open recall is a safety risk depends on the campaign, so read the NHTSA entry for the VIN. Each campaign below shows the remedy NHTSA records, which may be a dealer or service-center repair, an over-the-air software update, or, for some campaigns, a repurchase. This page details the most recent campaigns; the full record for any VIN is at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What should an inspector check on a used GMC Canyon?
Beyond the standard pre-purchase checks, the recall history for this model concentrates in: air bags, fuel system, seat belts, latches/locks/linkages, equipment, seats. An inspector documents the visible and operational condition of those systems without disassembly; internal parts, software-only issues and whether a recall remedy was performed are VIN-lookup questions, not inspection findings.
Can a pre-purchase inspection tell me whether a GMC Canyon recall was done?
No. Whether a recall repair was performed is recorded against the VIN, so NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls (or the manufacturer's own) is the authoritative check. Run it before you travel. The inspection covers what a VIN lookup cannot: the physical condition of the vehicle in front of you.
Can you inspect a GMC Canyon at a dealer, a private seller, or out of state?
Yes. The inspector usually travels to the vehicle at the seller's location — a dealer lot or a private seller — and you do not need to be there. Vehicle Inspectors dispatches an independent inspector within 50 miles of any US ZIP code, widening to 150 miles if needed; more remote locations are quoted case by case. You get a photo-documented PDF report in 24–48 hours.
How much does a GMC Canyon pre-purchase inspection cost?
A pre-purchase inspection of a GMC Canyon through Vehicle Inspectors: Bronze $249 · Silver $349 · Gold $449. Your card is saved at booking, not charged. A hold is placed when an inspector schedules, and you are charged after the inspection is completed. If no inspector accepts within 72 hours, the request auto-cancels and nothing is charged.
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