2024 Gmc CANYON: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
205 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
4,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2024 model year. Data snapshot: . 9 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Exterior Lighting is the most frequently named component, appearing in 159 of 205 complaints (77.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 22 | 10.7% |
| Steering behavior | 6 | 2.9% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 1.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 0.5% |
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Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 159 |
| Electrical System | 26 |
| Engine | 14 |
| Service Brakes | 10 |
| Unknown Or Other | 10 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 5 |
| Steering | 5 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 4 |
Exterior Lighting: 159; Electrical System: 26; Engine: 14; Service Brakes: 10; Unknown Or Other: 10; Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings: 5; Steering: 5; Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control: 4
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 9 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 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: 9; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 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 (9). 196 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 |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 166 |
| 2025 | 27 |
| 2026 | 12 |
2024: 166; 2025: 27; 2026: 12
Pattern summary
Exterior Lighting leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 22 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 6 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 3 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11584326 · 2024-04-21 (April 21, 2024)
I was driving with my cruise control set at 77 mph in the fast lane of a four-lane highway. There was no one in front of me for more than 3/4 of a mile. A car in the lane to my right apparently triggered the automatic breaking system to the point it slammed on my brakes, pushed me into the steering wheel, and slowed me all the way to 38 mph in the fast lane of the freeway. The result of this unrequested breaking caused four cars behind me to almost rear end me and pile up. The second event was going down the freeway with the cruise control set …
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Owner report 11597199 · 2024-06-27 (June 27, 2024)
The headlights randomly flicker on and off while driving at night. This not only causes a distraction while i'm driving but is also affecting other drivers. Drivers in the other lane keep mistaking the flicker as me turning on my bright lights which is leading other driver to retaliate and either put on their bright lights or flash their brights at me. I also had one instance where a car I was following thought I was continually flashing my head lights at him and he proceeded to get behind me and tailgate me with his bright lights on. Due to th…
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Owner report 11600085 · 2024-07-08 (July 8, 2024)
Headlights in on position, every few minutes both left and right headlights along with DRLs flicker off and back on very quickly.
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Owner report 11600177 · 2024-07-08 (July 8, 2024)
Both front headlights flicker every few seconds
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Owner report 11600202 · 2024-07-08 (July 8, 2024)
Front low beam headlights will flicker on and off for a second while driving or sitting at a stop in auto or constant on mode. They will flicker every 2-3 minutes causing cars to flash and brake check you as they thing you are flashing your lights at them.
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Owner report 11600211 · 2024-07-08 (July 8, 2024)
Since buying this truck new in june of 24 the headlights will flicker. Randomly as you drive or when parked the headlights will turn off for a second then come back on. Often at night the lights flicker numerous times
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Owner report 11602573 · 2024-07-16 (July 16, 2024)
Headlights blink every 2 to 3 minutes.
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Owner report 11602956 · 2024-07-17 (July 17, 2024)
The valve body on GM's 8 speed transmission is a known fail point for many GM truck owners. I believe the NHTSA should investigate this for the extreme risk of an accident. My truck has been inoperable for a month awaiting a back ordered part. When driven, the truck displays erratic behavior and will downshift and decelerate rapidly and without warning. The risk of being rear-ended is very high.
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Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
24V491000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump:Mounting Plate/Flange | Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
Reported: 2024-06-28 (June 28, 2024)
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles. The lock ring that secures the fuel pump to the fuel tank assembly may not have been fully locked during assembly, which can result in a fuel leak during a crash.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and fully lock the fuel tank lock ring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 13, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC Customer Call Center at (888) 988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N242451330.
NHTSA campaign record ↗24V673000 · Exterior Lighting:Headlights
Reported: 2024-09-12 (September 12, 2024)
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 GMC Canyon vehicles. The headlights may flicker while driving and while the vehicle is in park. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: Headlights flickering can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace a module in the headlight, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2024. Owners can contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N242468880.
NHTSA campaign record ↗25V856000 · Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module | Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control Module:Software
Reported: 2025-12-11 (December 11, 2025)
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."
Consequence: An air bag that deploys improperly increases the risk of injury in a crash.
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗