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2018 GMC Canyon Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2018 GMC Canyon has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 53 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized GMC dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2018 GMC Canyon, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2018 GMC Canyon owner complaints

Owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 GMC Canyon, describing incidents dated January 18, 2018 to October 16, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Power Train 27 complaints
  • Electrical System 10 complaints
  • Engine 7 complaints
  • Fuel/Propulsion System 5 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 5 complaints
  • Steering 4 complaints

Of the 53 complaints on file, 2 report a crash; across all 53 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11772255 · Filed

    Driving down road and heard load screeching noise then when preparing to stop the brake felt like pushing on a brick wall and almost got hit after pulling into highway. The vacuum booster pump was found to have been sheared off engine.

  • ODI #11753768 · Filed

    On many occasions, over several years of ownership, ''NEW in 2018, the trans has had violent shift Problems. I could only find 1, ONE instance where a person was "injured'' by ANY of the GM 8L transmissions. My neck is hurting Now. I'm compelled to do this for Others who been Scammed by GM as they…

  • ODI #11746700 · Filed

    The truck have a bad shudder that can shake you off the road. They know about the issue because its been an issue with there vehicles. I have a 2020 colorado also with this dangerous issue.

Read all 53 complaints

Fuel Pump Flange Weld may Fracture

NHTSA #18V358000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Fuel Pump · NHTSA notice

Reported May 31, 2018 · General Motors LLC

Potentially affected: 895 vehicles

Repair completion: 96.87% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 18188 18268 · Owners notified July 2, 2018 · Vehicles built April 29, 2016 – April 24, 2018 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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

Manufacturer remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other GMC Canyon model years

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