2025 GMC Canyon recalls

2 safety recalls, 8 owner complaints and a 4-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

2Recalls
8Complaints
0Crashes & fires reported
4/5NHTSA overall rating

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2025 GMC Canyon recall list

Equipment recall

26V-114
February 26, 2026 · General Motors, LLC
Problem
General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Protection.”
Safety risk
Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N252540430. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 26, 2026.

Air Bags recall

25V-856
December 11, 2025 · General Motors, LLC
Problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024–2026 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, “Occupant Crash Protection."
Safety risk
An air bag that deploys improperly increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
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.

2025 GMC Canyon owner complaints

8 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 0 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injury and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Service Brakes3
Electrical System2
Unknown or Other2
Forward Collision Avoidance2
Vehicle Speed Control1
Engine1
Seats1
Engine and Engine Cooling1

Recent complaints

March 26, 2026Electrical SystemVehicle Speed ControlUnknown or Other

On [XXX], at approximately 4:10 PM, I was at the McDonald’s drive-through located at [XXX] and [XXX] in Springfield, Missouri. I was stopped at the final service window. As I pulled away from the window, I approached a 90-degree left turn heading south. I removed my foot from the accelerator pedal to allow the truck to coast slowly around the corner, as the area is heavily pedestrian and requires caution. While coasting with my foot completely off the gas pedal, the truck suddenly and rapidly began to accelerate on its own. I immediately applied the brakes, and the unintended acceleration stopped right away. At that point, I called Thompson GMC in Springfield, Missouri, at 4:17 PM to report

February 12, 2026Electrical SystemUnknown or Other

There is a phantom chime that happens intermittently at all driving conditions when close to or below 20 degrees F. (stop and go, highway, back roads, dry weather, wet weather, clear weather, etc.). This chime does not produce any warning on the driver displays. This is dangerous because it causes the driver to look away from the road to figure out what the warning is. But no warning being shown causes one to look around for the issue. Again, taking eyes off of the road even longer. Chimes can happen a dozen times on a drive, or none at all. completely random but only happens in the temperature range listed above. This is reported on numerous forums for the current generation canyons and Col

February 5, 2026Engine

Upper radiator hose leaking coolant

February 5, 2026Seats1 injury

Front passenger heated seat caused severe burns to passenger back upper thigh area while using. Passenger was wearing ankle length sweat pants during ride.

January 5, 2026Engine and Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2025 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact discovered a coolant leak underneath the front of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed; however, the vehicle had not yet been diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 13,500.

2025 GMC Canyon crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2025 GMC Canyon PU/CC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2025 GMC Canyon PU/CC RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2025 GMC Canyon: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard & optional, lane departure warning standard & optional.

2025 GMC Canyon recall FAQ

Does the 2025 GMC Canyon have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2025 GMC Canyon. The most recent, filed February 26, 2026, concerns the equipment.

What are the most common 2025 GMC Canyon problems?

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is service brakes (3 reports), followed by electrical system.

Is the 2025 GMC Canyon safe?

The 2025 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 2025 GMC Canyon?

Contact any authorized GMC dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.