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2018 GMC Canyon

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
4
of 5 stars
Recalls
1
on record
MPG
combined

Open recalls on record

1 safety recall. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Vehicle Summary

2018 GMC Canyon

1 recall
51 complaints
4/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
1
Owner complaints
51
Complaints citing a crash
2

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

1 Recall on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

1 NHTSA campaign affecting this model year.

  • 18V358000high

    Fuel pump may fail

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.

Consumer complaints

51 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

51
Total
2
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ENGINE30
  • ELECTRICAL7
  • FUEL SYSTEM3
  • OTHER2
  • AIR BAGS2

Notable Issues

51 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 1 report involves injuries. 2 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)30
electrical issues (battery, wiring, infotainment)7
fuel system problems (leaks, pump failure)3

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Unknown
Drive type
Unknown
Engine
0L 0-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Unknown
Seats
0

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

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Common problems

GMC Canyon problems

1,029 owner complaints analysed

Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 18V358000

    A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.