2015 GMC Canyon Problems

Severe Issues

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2015 GMC Canyon.

20122016
Complaints
396
per 10K Sold
131.7
US Sales
30,077
Crashes
15
Fires
8
Injuries
12
Fatalities
Recalls
8

Worst 2015 GMC Canyon Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1219 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:69,855 mi
Crash-related:4
Fires:1
#237 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:21,197 mi
Fires:1
#336 complaints

Electronic Stability Control

Avg mileage:62,687 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 GMC Canyon.

Steering Defects
219
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
1
Avg Miles
69,855
Transmission / Drivetrain
37
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
21,197
Electronic Stability Control
36
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
62,687
Electrical Faults
31
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
3
Avg Miles
35,443
Engine Problems
13
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
37,841
Brakes
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
27,705
Airbags
7
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
1
Avg Miles
45,000
Wipers & Visibility
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
5,390
Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
18,575
Wheel Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Traction Control System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering:Rack And Pinion
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2015 GMC Canyon

8 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~141,263 vehicles.

21V213000Steering:electric Power Assist System
~60,681 affected

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles. The power steering assist may be lost due to a poor electrical connection within the steering gear assembly.

18V358000Fuel Pump
~895 affected

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.

17V621000Air Bags:frontal
~16 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado, and 2016 Chevrolet Volt vehicles. The driver's frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash.

16V054000Steering:electric Power Assist System
~2,988 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured January 6, 2015, to March 17, 2015, and 2015 GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured January 6, 2015, to March 19, 2015. A poor electrical connection within the steering gear connector may cause a loss of power steering assist.

15V278000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper
~24,380 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado, and GMC Canyon trucks manufactured January 6, 2014, to December 24, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience the front brake calipers leaking brake fluid. This is due to air pockets, an imperfection in the metal caliper body.

15V267000Seats
~49,980 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon trucks manufactured January 6, 2014, to April 1, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the hooks that secure the driver's and/or front passenger's seat frame may not have been properly attached to the vehicle body during assembly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."

15V157000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
~40 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured September 15, 2014, to January 21, 2015, and 2015 GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured October 3, 2014, to December 9, 2014. The affected vehicles have a front driver air bag inflator that may be misaligned to the air bag module backplate. This can cause the inflator to separate from the backplate during a deployment.

14V645000Airbags
~2,283 affected

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured January 6, 2014, to October 1, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the driver air bag connections may have been wired incorrectly. This could reverse the deployment sequence and disrupt the deployment timing of the driver air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

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2015 GMC Canyon — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2015 GMC Canyon reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 2015 GMC Canyon has 396 NHTSA complaints, 15 crash-related, and 8 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Steering Defects with 219 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2015 GMC Canyon?
Top reported problems: Steering Defects (219 complaints, avg 69,855 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (37 complaints, avg 21,197 mi); Electronic Stability Control (36 complaints, avg 62,687 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2015 GMC Canyon?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 56,883 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2015 GMC Canyon?
NHTSA complaints for the 2015 GMC Canyon include 15 crash-related reports, 8 fire reports, 12 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2015 GMC Canyon have any recalls?
Yes — 8 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 141,263 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2015 GMC Canyon?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 2015 GMC Canyon shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full GMC Canyon reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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