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NHTSA has 17 owner complaints on file for the 2019 GMC Canyon[1]. None of them mention a crash or an injury, and one mentions a fire[1].

17owner complaints[1]
15–23MPG combined (EPA)[2]
4★NHTSA overall rating[3]

Most reported problems

Owners filed complaints in a handful of groups, and here they are from biggest to smallest.

Recalls

NHTSA's records show 0 recalls for the 2019 Canyon[11].

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version City / highway / combined MPG Annual fuel cost
Canyon 2WD, 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive[12] 20 / 26 / 22 $3,050
Canyon 2WD, 2.5L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive[13] 20 / 26 / 22 $3,050
Canyon 4WD, 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel Drive[14] 19 / 24 / 21 $3,200
Canyon 2WD, 2.8L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 6-spd, Diesel, Rear-Wheel Drive[2] 20 / 30 / 23 $4,150
Canyon 2WD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive[15] 18 / 25 / 20 $3,350
Canyon 4WD, 2.8L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 6-spd, Diesel, 4-Wheel Drive[16] 19 / 28 / 22 $4,350
Canyon 4WD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel Drive[17] 17 / 24 / 19 $3,550
Canyon Cab Chassis 2WD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive[18] 15 / 15 / 15 $4,450

Safety ratings

Version Overall Frontal Side Rollover Rollover risk
PU/CC 4WD[3] 4 4 5 3 21.2%
PU/EC 4WD[19] 4 4 5 3 22.0%
PU/CC RWD[20] 4 4 5 3 21.9%
PU/EC RWD[21] 4 4 5 3 21.4%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine Horsepower
2019 GMC Canyon with 3.6L 6-cylinder[22] 308 hp

These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.

Version Length Width Height Wheelbase Curb weight
CANYON CREW CAB L/BOX 2WD[23] 225 in 74 in 70 in 141 in 4,259 lb
CANYON CREW CAB L/BOX 4X4[24] 225 in 74 in 70 in 141 in 4,480 lb
CANYON CREW CAB S/BOX 2WD[25] 213 in 74 in 70 in 128 in 4,041 lb
CANYON CREW CAB S/BOX 4X4[26] 213 in 74 in 70 in 128 in 4,411 lb
CANYON EXTENDED CAB L/BOX 2WD[27] 213 in 74 in 70 in 128 in 3,948 lb
CANYON EXTENDED CAB L/BOX 4X4[28] 213 in 74 in 70 in 128 in 4,169 lb

How 2019 compares with other years

2004: 80 complaints, 3 recalls20042005: 113 complaints, 3 recalls2006: 48 complaints, 4 recalls20062007: 42 complaints, 3 recalls2008: 38 complaints, 2 recalls20082009: 27 complaints, 3 recalls2010: 8 complaints, 2 recalls20102011: 12 complaints, 5 recalls2012: 23 complaints, 2 recalls20122015: 303 complaints, 8 recalls2016: 271 complaints, 4 recalls20162017: 66 complaints, 1 recalls2018: 53 complaints, 1 recalls20182019: 17 complaints, 0 recalls1720192020: 14 complaints, 0 recalls20202021: 12 complaints, 2 recalls2022: 27 complaints, 1 recalls20222023: 62 complaints, 3 recalls2024: 207 complaints, 3 recalls20242025: 8 complaints, 2 recalls2026: 8 complaints, 2 recalls2026
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Canyon model year. The 2019 is highlighted[11].
Show the numbers
Model yearComplaintsRecalls
2004803
20051133
2006484
2007423
2008382
2009273
201082
2011125
2012232
20153038
20162714
2017661
2018531
2019170
2020140
2021122
2022271
2023623
20242073
202582
202682

NHTSA's counts for the Canyon show 17 complaints and 0 recalls for 2019[11]. Among the 21 model years listed, 6 have fewer complaints than 2019 and 14 have more[11]. The fewest complaints are for 2010 (8) and the most are for 2015 (303)[11]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2019 Canyon?

The 2019 Canyon has a small complaint file, with 17 reports in all[1]. The power train group is the biggest[4], followed by the electrical system[5]. Recalls are listed in the Recalls section of this page, and the by-year fact shows 0 recalls in our data[11]. Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales, so read them as a guide to what to check, not a verdict. A test drive and a service history review are worth the time before you buy.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2019 GMC Canyon?
Power train complaints lead with 7 reports[4], then the electrical system with 5[5]. See the problems section above for what owners describe.
Are there recalls on the 2019 GMC Canyon?
The by-year fact shows 0 recalls in our data[11]. Any recalls are listed in the Recalls section of this page.
Is the 2019 GMC Canyon reliable?
NHTSA has 17 owner complaints on file[1]. That is a small file, but the reports are unverified and not adjusted for sales.
What gas mileage does the 2019 GMC Canyon get?
See the fuel economy section of this page for the EPA figures.
Is the 2019 the best year for the GMC Canyon?
See the by-year comparison section of this page, which lines up complaints and recalls for each year[11].

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Facts and sources

  1. NHTSA has 17 owner complaints on file for the 2019 GMC Canyon (0 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 0 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
  2. EPA rating for Canyon 2WD, 2.8L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 6-spd, Diesel, Rear-Wheel Drive: 20 city / 30 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,150. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  3. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, PU/CC 4WD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 3 stars; rollover risk 21.2%. NHTSA vehicle records
  4. 7 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  5. 5 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  6. 3 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  7. 3 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  8. 3 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  9. 1 complaints name the tires component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  10. 1 complaints name the steering component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  11. Owner complaints and recalls for every GMC Canyon model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
  12. EPA rating for Canyon 2WD, 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 20 city / 26 highway / 22 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,050. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  13. EPA rating for Canyon 2WD, 2.5L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 20 city / 26 highway / 22 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,050. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  14. EPA rating for Canyon 4WD, 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 24 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  15. EPA rating for Canyon 2WD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 18 city / 25 highway / 20 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,350. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  16. EPA rating for Canyon 4WD, 2.8L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 6-spd, Diesel, 4-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 28 highway / 22 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,350. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  17. EPA rating for Canyon 4WD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 24 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  18. EPA rating for Canyon Cab Chassis 2WD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 15 city / 15 highway / 15 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,450. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  19. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, PU/EC 4WD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 3 stars; rollover risk 22.0%. NHTSA vehicle records
  20. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, PU/CC RWD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 3 stars; rollover risk 21.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
  21. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, PU/EC RWD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 3 stars; rollover risk 21.4%. NHTSA vehicle records
  22. EPA Test Car List, 2019 GMC Canyon with 3.6L 6-cylinder: rated 308 hp. www.epa.gov
  23. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, CANYON CREW CAB L/BOX 2WD: length 225 in, width 74 in, height 70 in, wheelbase 141 in, curb weight 4,259 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  24. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, CANYON CREW CAB L/BOX 4X4: length 225 in, width 74 in, height 70 in, wheelbase 141 in, curb weight 4,480 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  25. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, CANYON CREW CAB S/BOX 2WD: length 213 in, width 74 in, height 70 in, wheelbase 128 in, curb weight 4,041 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  26. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, CANYON CREW CAB S/BOX 4X4: length 213 in, width 74 in, height 70 in, wheelbase 128 in, curb weight 4,411 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  27. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, CANYON EXTENDED CAB L/BOX 2WD: length 213 in, width 74 in, height 70 in, wheelbase 128 in, curb weight 3,948 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  28. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, CANYON EXTENDED CAB L/BOX 4X4: length 213 in, width 74 in, height 70 in, wheelbase 128 in, curb weight 4,169 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.