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2021 GMC Canyon

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

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Safety
4
of 5 stars
Recalls
2
on record
MPG
—
combined

Open recalls on record

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

Recalls2
Complaints10
Safety
Fuel

Vehicle Summary

2021 GMC Canyon

2 recalls
10 complaints
4/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
2
Owner complaints
10
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 We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

2 Recalls 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

2 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 20V811000high

    Safety restraint issue

    SEAT BELTS

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV and Chevrolet Blazer, Camaro, Colorado, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500, Suburban and Tahoe vehicles. Incorrect bolts may have been used at one or more fastening locations to secure the seat belts to the vehicle. If an incorrect bolt was used, the seat belt may not be properly attached to the vehicle.

  • 21V497000high

    Incorrect or missing label

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 GMC Canyon vehicles. The load carrying capacity printed on the Tire and Loading Information placard is 22.5 kg (51 lbs.) more than intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Consumer complaints

10 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

10
Total
2
Crashes
1
Fires
5
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ENGINE2
  • AIR BAGS2
  • LIGHTING1
  • OTHER1
  • STEERING1

Notable Issues

10 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 5 reports involve injuries. 2 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)2
airbag concerns (warning light, deployment issues)2
lighting problems (headlights, taillights)1

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

Data sources

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Common problems

GMC Canyon problems

1,029 owner complaints analysed

Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 21V497000

    An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  2. Recall

    Recall 20V811000

    If a seat belt assembly is not properly attached to the vehicle, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.