NHTSA vehicle safety data
2025 GMC Canyon Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2025 GMC Canyon has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 8 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 2025 GMC Canyon, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2025 GMC Canyon owner complaints
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 GMC Canyon, describing incidents dated February 6, 2025 to March 25, 2026.
Most-cited components
- Service Brakes 3 complaints
- Electrical System 2 complaints
- Engine 2 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 2 complaints
- Unknown or Other 2 complaints
- Seats 1 complaint
Together, the 8 complaints on file report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #11727351 · Filed
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…
ODI #11717475 · Filed
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…
ODI #11715959 · Filed
Front passenger heated seat caused severe burns to passenger back upper thigh area while using. Passenger was wearing ankle length sweat pants during ride.
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2025 GMC Canyon in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Engineering Analysis EA26-006: Electronic Brake Module Component Failure
Open since August 21, 2026
Missing Owner's Manual/FMVSS 208
NHTSA #26V114000 · Equipment — Other — Owners/Service/Other Manual · NHTSA notice
Reported February 26, 2026 · General Motors, LLC
Potentially affected: 5,861 vehicles
Repair completion: 73.67% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign N252540430 · Owners notified April 16, 2026 · Vehicles built April 16, 2025 – May 7, 2025 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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 consequence
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.
Manufacturer 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.
Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Improperly/FMVSS 208
NHTSA #25V856000 · Air Bags — Frontal — Passenger Side — Inflator Module · NHTSA notice
Reported December 11, 2025 · General Motors, LLC
Potentially affected: 1,120 vehicles
Repair completion: 78.73% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign N252533510 · Owners notified January 30, 2026 · Vehicles built October 15, 2024 – June 30, 2025 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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 consequence
An air bag that deploys improperly increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
Other GMC Canyon model years
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