2022 Gmc CANYON problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
25 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
22,212 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2022 model year. Data snapshot: . 6 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 9 of 25 complaints (36.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 8 | 32.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 5 | 20.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 4 | 16.0% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 4.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 4.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 9 |
| Steering | 6 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 2 |
| Engine | 2 |
Electrical System: 9; Steering: 6; Power Train: 5; Fuel/Propulsion System: 3; Unknown Or Other: 3; Air Bags: 2; Electrical System:Ignition: 2; Engine: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 3 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 19 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 12 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 7 |
2022: 2; 2023: 1; 2024: 12; 2025: 3; 2026: 7
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 8 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 5 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 4 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11464229 · 2022-05-11 (May 11, 2022)
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Canyon. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle started to shake and vibrate from the front tires. Additionally, the steering wheel and steering column were also vibrating. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to a local dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 2,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 2,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11464229 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11588620 · 2024-05-14 (May 14, 2024)
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH and making a right turn, the steering wheel became inoperable. The service power steering message was displayed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that there was water intrusion into the electrical connector. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 14,424.
Owner-reported narrative. 14,424 miles reported. Look up ODI 11588620 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11568637 · 2024-01-29 (January 29, 2024)
The truck smokes constantly, dash board faulty frame has a problem I suspect the engine head gasket is blown radio constantly needs adjusting seats look as if they may be separating from the floor terrible fuel consumption gear shift sticks and more and battery charging problem
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11568637 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11507604 · 2023-02-16 (February 16, 2023)
Vehicle doors are uneven. Crooked. Headlights/taillights get foggy to the point where you cannot see the lights. Doors wont shut properly. Powertrain issues. Vibration after certain speeds. Transmission delays gear switching. Transmission kicking and banging. Exhaust has a hole in it. I can provide more videos details via the email if possible.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11507604 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11581155 · 2024-04-04 (April 4, 2024)
8 Speed auto transmission slipping on first gear. Truck was serviced on 2 attempts with know resolution and still currant.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11581155 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11703949 · 2025-12-09 (December 9, 2025)
The contact called on behalf of her son who owned a 2022 GMC Canyon. The contact stated while her son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed, and the brakes failed to engage. Additionally, the infotainment screen was inoperable. The front camera module warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the front camera module needed to be replaced. The dealer made the contact aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V133000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FORWARD C…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11703949 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11632317 · 2024-12-25 (December 25, 2024)
The ECU electric control model has now burned up 3 times and the dealership just keeps replacing it the only thing they keep saying not to fill up the gas tank all the way? The gas gauge just goes dead
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11632317 at NHTSA ↗