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NHTSA has 8 owner complaints on file for the 2025 GMC Canyon[1]. The truck also has 2 recalls, and both list a dealer fix[2][3].

8owner complaints[1]
2recalls[4]
16–20MPG combined (EPA)[5]
4★NHTSA overall rating[6]

Most reported problems

Complaints are owner reports sent to NHTSA. They are not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. None of the 8 reports mention a crash, a fire or a death, and 1 mentions an injury[1].

Component group Complaints
Brakes[7] 3
Forward collision avoidance[8] 2
Engine[9] 2
Unknown or other[10] 2
Electrical system[11] 2
Seats[12] 1
Speed control[13] 1

Brakes has the most complaints, but the numbers are small. In the sample of complaints we read, owners describe brake warnings and a brake system failure on trucks with low mileage. One owner says a master cylinder was named as the cause and the part was delayed[7]. The forward collision avoidance group in our sample holds the same brake report, filed under two groups at once[8].

In the engine group, the sample describes a coolant leak found under the front of a parked truck. It had not been diagnosed when the owner wrote[9].

In the electrical group, one owner describes a chime in cold weather with no message on the display. Another describes the truck speeding up on its own while coasting, then stopping once the driver braked[11].

The single injury is tied to the seats group[12].

Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for this model year[4], newest first.

You can check a specific VIN on NHTSA.gov[2][3].

Fuel economy

All four EPA entries list a 2.7L 4-cylinder turbo, an 8-speed automatic and regular fuel[5][14][15][16].

Version City / Highway / Combined MPG Annual fuel cost
Canyon 2WD[5] 19 / 23 / 20 $3,350
Canyon 4WD[14] 17 / 21 / 19 $3,550
Canyon AT4X 4WD[15] 17 / 17 / 17 $3,950
Canyon AT4X AEV 4WD[16] 16 / 16 / 16 $4,200

EPA bases the annual cost on its current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the truck was new.

Safety ratings

NHTSA gives the 4WD crew cab pickup 4 stars overall, 4 stars in the frontal test, 5 stars in the side test and 3 stars for rollover[6]. The rear-wheel-drive version has the same four ratings[17].

Engine and size

The 2.7L 4-cylinder is rated at 310 hp in the EPA test car list[18]. These dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US trucks.

Variant Length Width Height Wheelbase Curb weight
Crew cab 2WD[19] 213 in 75 in 80 in 131 in 4,716 lb
Crew cab 4WD[20] 213 in 75 in 80 in 131 in 4,971 lb
Crew cab 4WD AT4[21] 213 in 76 in 80 in 131 in 4,971 lb
Crew cab 4WD AT4X[22] 213 in 76 in 81 in 131 in 5,298 lb

How 2025 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 recalls2020: 14 complaints, 0 recalls20202021: 12 complaints, 2 recalls2022: 27 complaints, 1 recalls20222023: 62 complaints, 3 recalls2024: 207 complaints, 3 recalls20242025: 8 complaints, 2 recalls820252026: 8 complaints, 2 recalls2026
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Canyon model year. The 2025 is highlighted[4].
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 shows 8 complaints and 2 recalls for the 2025 Canyon[4]. Among the model years listed, that is the lowest complaint count, tied with 2010 and 2026 at 8 each[4]. Years such as 2024 (207 complaints), 2015 (303) and 2016 (271) sit far higher[4].

On recalls, 2019 and 2020 show none, while 2025 has 2 and 2015 has 8[4]. Complaint counts are not adjusted for sales, so a low count can also reflect fewer trucks or less time on the road.

Should you buy a used 2025 Canyon?

The complaint record is short, with 8 reports on file[1]. The brake reports are few, but they describe a serious symptom, so ask a dealer about brake service history[7]. Check the VIN for both recalls, since each has a dealer fix described[2][3]. Fuel economy varies by version, from 20 combined MPG for 2WD to 16 for the AT4X AEV[5][16]. Our data does not cover towing, oil capacity or reliability scores.

Frequently asked questions

What problems does the 2025 GMC Canyon have?
NHTSA lists 8 complaints, with brakes the largest group at 3[1][7]. Counts are small and unverified.
Does the 2025 GMC Canyon have recalls?
Yes, 2: 26V114 for the owner's manual download and 25V856 for passenger air bag software on the AT4X AEV[2][3].
What MPG does the 2025 GMC Canyon get?
EPA combined MPG is 20 for 2WD, 19 for 4WD, 17 for AT4X and 16 for AT4X AEV[5][14][15][16].
What is the 2025 GMC Canyon safety rating?
NHTSA gives 4 stars overall, with 3 stars for rollover[6][17].

Facts and sources

  1. NHTSA has 8 owner complaints on file for the 2025 GMC Canyon (0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 1 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
  2. Recall 26V114, filed February 26, 2026: Equipment › Other › Owners / Service / Other Manual . NHTSA recall database
  3. Recall 25V856, filed December 11, 2025: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
  4. Owner complaints and recalls for every GMC Canyon model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
  5. EPA rating for Canyon 2WD, 2.7L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 19 city / 23 highway / 20 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,350. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  6. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, PU/CC 4WD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 3 stars. NHTSA vehicle records
  7. 3 complaints name the brakes component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  8. 2 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  9. 2 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  10. 2 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  11. 2 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  12. 1 complaints name the seats component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  13. 1 complaints name the speed control component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  14. EPA rating for Canyon 4WD, 2.7L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 21 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  15. EPA rating for Canyon AT4X 4WD, 2.7L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel Drive: 17 city / 17 highway / 17 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,950. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  16. EPA rating for Canyon AT4X AEV 4WD, 2.7L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 8-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel Drive: 16 city / 16 highway / 16 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  17. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, PU/CC RWD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 3 stars. NHTSA vehicle records
  18. EPA Test Car List, 2025 GMC Canyon with 2.7L 4-cylinder: rated 310 hp. www.epa.gov
  19. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, CANYON CREWCAB 2WD: length 213 in, width 75 in, height 80 in, wheelbase 131 in, curb weight 4,716 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  20. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, CANYON CREWCAB 4WD: length 213 in, width 75 in, height 80 in, wheelbase 131 in, curb weight 4,971 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  21. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, CANYON CREWCAB 4WD AT4: length 213 in, width 76 in, height 80 in, wheelbase 131 in, curb weight 4,971 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  22. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, CANYON CREWCAB 4WD AT4X: length 213 in, width 76 in, height 81 in, wheelbase 131 in, curb weight 5,298 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.