What are the most common problems with the 2022 GMC Canyon?

Owners name the electrical system most often. In the stories we read, a key that sticks in the ignition comes up often. Steering and power train follow.

Has the 2022 GMC Canyon been recalled?

Yes, this model year has a recall on file. The details are listed in the Recalls section of this page.

Is the 2022 GMC Canyon reliable?

NHTSA has 27 complaints on file for this year. They are unverified and not adjusted for sales. Read the complaint groups above and decide what matters to you.

What is the gas mileage of the 2022 GMC Canyon?

See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.

Is 2022 the best year for the GMC Canyon?

See the by-year comparison on this page to compare complaints and recalls across model years.

2022 GMC Canyon Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA has 27 owner complaints on file for the 2022 GMC Canyon^[1]. The biggest group names the electrical system, with 13 complaints^[2].

27owner complaints^[1]

1recalls^[3]

19–23MPG combined (EPA)^[4]

4★NHTSA overall rating^[5]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Here are the complaint groups in the stories we read, biggest first.

Electrical System. 13 complaints^[2]. Owners describe a key that will not come out of the ignition after the truck is shut off, so they restart and shift around until it lets go. Others describe a fuel gauge that goes dead, a control module that had to be replaced again and again, and a dash screen that stopped working.
Steering. 6 complaints^[6]. Owners describe a power steering warning and a sudden loss of assist, sometimes at low speed. Some say it comes back after a few minutes. Others describe shaking through the wheel at highway speed.
Power Train. 5 complaints^[7]. Owners describe the transmission slipping when pulling away and shifting roughly, even after repeat dealer visits. Some also report the key sticking after parking.
Unknown Or Other. 4 complaints^[8]. These do not point to one part, so there is no clear theme to share.
Fuel/Propulsion System. 3 complaints^[9]. Owners describe a fuel gauge and range readout that do not seem accurate from one fill-up to the next.
Structure. 2 complaints^[10].
Engine. 2 complaints^[11].
Air Bags. 2 complaints^[12]. This group includes the one crash and the one injury in the file^[12].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2022 Canyon is necessarily included.

Seats › Critical Fasteners (22V375), May 2022. About 1,631 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]

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^[14]	19 / 25 / 22	$3,050
Canyon 4WD, 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel Drive^[15]	19 / 24 / 21	$3,200
Canyon 2WD, 2.8L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 6-spd, Diesel, Rear-Wheel Drive^[4]	20 / 30 / 23	$4,150
Canyon 2WD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive^[16]	18 / 25 / 21	$3,200
Canyon 4WD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel Drive^[17]	17 / 24 / 19	$3,550
Canyon 4WD, 2.8L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 6-spd, Diesel, 4-Wheel Drive^[18]	19 / 28 / 22	$4,350

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
PU/EC 2WD^[5]	4	4	5	3	21.4%
PU/CC 2WD^[19]	4	4	5	3	21.9%
PU/CC 4WD^[20]	4	4	5	3	21.2%
PU/EC 4WD^[21]	4	4	5	3	22.0%

Engine and size

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^[22]	225 in	74 in	70 in	141 in	4,259 lb
CANYON CREW CAB L/BOX 4X4^[23]	225 in	74 in	70 in	141 in	4,480 lb
CANYON CREW CAB S/BOX 2WD^[24]	213 in	74 in	70 in	128 in	4,041 lb
CANYON CREW CAB S/BOX 4X4^[25]	213 in	74 in	70 in	128 in	4,411 lb
CANYON EXTENDED CAB L/BOX 2WD^[26]	213 in	74 in	70 in	128 in	3,948 lb
CANYON EXTENDED CAB L/BOX 4X4^[27]	213 in	74 in	70 in	128 in	4,169 lb

How 2022 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Canyon model year. The 2022 is highlighted^[3].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
2004	80	3
2005	113	3
2006	48	4
2007	42	3
2008	38	2
2009	27	3
2010	8	2
2011	12	5
2012	23	2
2015	303	8
2016	271	4
2017	66	1
2018	53	1
2019	17	0
2020	14	0
2021	12	2
2022	27	1
2023	62	3
2024	207	3
2025	8	2
2026	8	2

NHTSA's counts for the Canyon show 27 complaints and 1 recalls for 2022^[3]. Among the 21 model years listed, 8 have fewer complaints than 2022 and 11 have more^[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2010 (8) and the most are for 2015 (303)^[3]. 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 2022 Canyon?

The 2022 Canyon has a modest pile of complaints on file^[1]. Most of the attention goes to the electrical system, where owners describe a stuck ignition key and gauge trouble^[2]. Steering and transmission reports are smaller but worth a close look on a test drive^[6]^[7]. These are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a checklist and not a verdict. A recall exists for this year, so check the Recalls section on this page^[3].

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2022 GMC Canyon?: Owners name the electrical system most often^[2]. In the stories we read, a key that sticks in the ignition comes up often. Steering and power train follow^[6]^[7].
Has the 2022 GMC Canyon been recalled?: Yes, this model year has a recall on file^[3]. The details are listed in the Recalls section of this page.
Is the 2022 GMC Canyon reliable?: NHTSA has 27 complaints on file for this year^[1]. They are unverified and not adjusted for sales. Read the complaint groups above and decide what matters to you.
What is the gas mileage of the 2022 GMC Canyon?: See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.
Is 2022 the best year for the GMC Canyon?: See the by-year comparison on this page to compare complaints and recalls across model years.

Keep exploring

Other model years of the GMC Canyon

2015 303 complaints, 8 recalls
2016 271 complaints, 4 recalls
2018 53 complaints, 1 recall
2019 17 complaints, 0 recalls
2022 this page
2025 8 complaints, 2 recalls
2026 8 complaints, 2 recalls

Compare all model years of the GMC Canyon

Other GMC models from 2022

2022 GMC Acadia 49 complaints, 3 recalls
2022 GMC Terrain 88 complaints, 4 recalls

All GMC models

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2022 Ford Maverick 617 complaints, 29 recalls
2022 Nissan Frontier 112 complaints, 6 recalls

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Facts and sources

NHTSA has 27 owner complaints on file for the 2022 GMC Canyon (1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 1 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
13 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every GMC Canyon model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
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
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, PU/EC 2WD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 3 stars; rollover risk 21.4%. NHTSA vehicle records
6 complaints name the steering component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
5 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
4 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
3 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
2 complaints name the structure component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
2 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
2 complaints name the air bags component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 22V375, filed May 26, 2022: Seats › Critical Fasteners. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Canyon 2WD, 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 25 highway / 22 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,050. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
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
EPA rating for Canyon 2WD, 3.6L 6-cyl, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 18 city / 25 highway / 21 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
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
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
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, PU/CC 2WD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 3 stars; rollover risk 21.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.

2022 GMC Canyon: problems, recalls and fuel economy