Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2018 GMC Canyon
NHTSA data on file today
The 2018 GMC Canyon has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 53 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 4 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #18V358000 Fuel Pump Flange Weld may Fracture NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 27 complaints
- Electrical System 10 complaints
- Engine 6 complaints
- Unknown or Other 5 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 4 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).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $12,000–$18,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2018 GMC Canyon has an average reliability. With a major recall on the fuel system and a notable number of general complaints, buyers should be cautious.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel pump | 30,000-60,000 miles | $700–$1,200 | common |
| Transmission | 50,000-80,000 miles | $1,500–$3,500 | occasional |
| Brake system | 40,000-70,000 miles | $300–$700 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil changes every 5,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Transmission fluid change every 50,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual fuel odors
- Difficulty starting engine
- Gear shifting issues
- Brake pedal feels soft
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2018 GMC Canyon at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.