2026 GMC Canyon recalls

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

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

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2026 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.

2026 GMC Canyon owner complaints

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

Problems by component

Power Train3
Steering2
Unknown or Other1
Back Over Prevention1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Wheels1

Recent complaints

September 17, 2026Steering

Intermediate steering column defect causing a pronounced dashboard rattle. The dealer (Putnam GMC, Burlingame, CA) diagnosed the issue under warranty, but the required part is on national backorder with no ship date. The vehicle has been out of service at the dealership since September 2, 2026 awaiting the part. This is a steering-related defect on a brand-new vehicle with approximately 1,500 miles.

September 9, 2026Power TrainUnknown or OtherBack Over Prevention

I’ve included all my repair orders regarding to coolant smell/leak and transmission shutter. I purchased my truck on XXX. We had planned a family vacation to [XXX], and we were driving up when I felt the transmission shutter at around 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. while cruising at approximately 55 to 62 mph. Since then, I’ve noticed it happening more frequently. I took the truck to GMC dealer Jack Hanaia at [XXX] (I believe it was in XXX). I expressed my concerns, and they couldn’t find any issues with the transmission, along with the coolant leak. They claimed they couldn’t find a leak, but the service advisor could smell a strong coolant leak. Later on March 5th the coolant leaked, and I got a differ

August 10, 2026Service Brakes, Hydraulic

The contact owns a 2026 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while his son was driving approximately 30 MPH, the passenger’s side rear brakes were making an abnormal crunching sound. No warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 100.

July 27, 2026Forward Collision Avoidance

GM pushed a system update to my truck last week. I noticed the front bumper sensors are no longer working. In addition, the auto start-stop function no longer works.

July 1, 2026Power Train

I was pushing the accelerator, and the transmission hesitated at about 45 mph. For about 2-3 seconds, the vehicle would not upshift. The RPMs revved, and finally the vehicle slam-shifted into gear. The vehicle drove normally for the rest of the drive cycle.

2026 GMC Canyon crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2026 GMC CANYON PU/CC N/A 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2026 GMC CANYON PU/CC N/A RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2026 GMC Canyon: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard.

2026 GMC Canyon recall FAQ

Does the 2026 GMC Canyon have any recalls?

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

What are the most common 2026 GMC Canyon problems?

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is power train (3 reports), followed by steering.

Is the 2026 GMC Canyon safe?

The 2026 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 2026 GMC Canyon?

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