KnownCarProblems2024 GMC Canyon Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 206 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 GMC Canyon, most often about the lights (77% of complaints). It is the 3rd most complained-about Canyon model year since 2000 and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2024 GMC Canyon problems
Lights
159 complaints · 77%The contact owns a 2024 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed at night, he observed the headlights flickering. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the…
Electrical
26 complaints · 13%Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel.
Engine
14 complaints · 7%The contact owns a 2024 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel was rattling abnormally. The check engine warning light was briefly illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where the vehicle was test-driven; however, the failure was not identified. The…
Brakes
13 complaints · 6%The contact owns a 2024 GMC Canyon. While the contactâs son was driving approximately 35 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to slow for a traffic signal and the brake pedal was stiff. The contact stated that his son needed to use force to depress the brake pedal. There were several…
Driver assistance
11 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: warnings, adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, blind spot detection.
Other or unspecified
10 complaints · 5%Steering
5 complaints · 2%Transmission
4 complaints · 2%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2024 GMC Canyon recalls
Air bags: inflator module
Risk: An air bag that deploys improperly increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Lights: headlights
Risk: Headlights flickering can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Fuel system: mounting plate/flange
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Electronic brake module component failure
Summary
On april 11, 2024, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened preliminary evaluation pe24011 after receiving complaints concerning a loss of brake assist in 2023 my cadillac lyriq vehicles. These complaints allege a hard brake pedal, followed by a âbrake system failureâ message at start up or while driving. Gm shared records regarding several internal investigations for loss of brake assist due to alleged spindle fractures in the eboost system. Gm has stated that in the event of a spindle fracture, anti-lock brakes (ABS), stability control, and traction control remain functional until the vehicle comes to a complete stop. At this point, ABS, brake assist, stability control, and tra
Questions about the 2024 GMC Canyon
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 GMC Canyon?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: lights (159 complaints); electrical (26 complaints); engine (14 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2024 GMC Canyon have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from December 11, 2025 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2024 a bad year for the GMC Canyon?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about Canyon model year since 2000, with 206 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.