No recalls found for the 2020 GMC Canyon in NHTSA’s database.
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14 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 0 fires, 1 injury and 0 deaths.
Problems by component
Recent complaints
Truck feels like it is going over rumble strips when accelerating. There is a NTHSA bulletin for this. 21-NA-047
The main issue is the transmission... It shudders. Now I have to change the oil every 10K miles on it, or it will start shuddering again. It first started when the truck had 50K or a little more miles in it. The issue was resolved, I thought... Then it did it again at 69K (Just out of the warranty). I called the dealership and they stated I had to pay if I wanted an oil change, and they could not do an oil flush even if I paid for it. So I said OK, I will take it to a mechanic, and I did and "fixed" the problem. I used the oil GM recommended and the shuddering stopped. BUT then, another 10K miles and it starts again. I have changed the oil a lot of times... It now has 128K miles in it, and t
The contact owns a 2020 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while her son was attempting to park the vehicle in a parking garage, there was a loud screeching sound coming from the vehicle while depressing the brake pedal. The contact's son used excessive force to depress the brake pedal, and an unknown warning light illuminated. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where the vehicle was diagnosed with a vacuum pump failure, which caused the end of the cam shaft to fracture. The contact called several dealers and was informed that the cam shaft was on backorder. The contact stated that one of the dealers stated that the failure was a common issue resulting in
The contact owns a 2020 GMC Canyon. The contact stated upon depressing the brake pedal and turning the key in the ignition switch to turn off the vehicle, the key failed to turn to the OFF position and remained stuck. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that upon turning the key back to the ON position and moving the gear shifter several times, the contact was able to turn off the vehicle successfully. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring, and on several occasions, the key could not be released and was left in the ignition switch. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure m
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2020 GMC Canyon crash test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 GMC Canyon PU/CC 4WD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| 2020 GMC Canyon PU/EC 4WD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| 2020 GMC Canyon PU/CC 2WD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| 2020 GMC Canyon PU/EC 2WD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Driver aids on the tested 2020 GMC Canyon: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning optional. Rollover risk: 21.2%.
2020 GMC Canyon recall FAQ
Does the 2020 GMC Canyon have any recalls?
No recalls are currently listed for the 2020 GMC Canyon. Check again before buying, as new recalls can be issued at any time.
What are the most common 2020 GMC Canyon problems?
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is power train (6 reports), followed by electrical system.
Is the 2020 GMC Canyon safe?
The 2020 GMC Canyon earned up to a 4-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.
How do I get a recall fixed on my 2020 GMC Canyon?
Contact any authorized GMC dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.