2021 Gmc Canyon Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2021 Gmc Canyon.

20202022
Complaints
13
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Injuries
9
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2021 Gmc Canyon Problems

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

#12 complaints

AIR BAGS

Avg mileage:10,000 mi
Crash-related:2
#22 complaints

POWER TRAIN

Avg mileage:58,000 mi
#32 complaints

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Gmc Canyon.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
AIR BAGS2210,000 mi
POWER TRAIN258,000 mi
UNKNOWN OR OTHER2
BACK OVER PREVENTION146,000 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM11
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS136,121 mi
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING11
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION1
SEAT BELTS1
STEERING1

Recalls for 2021 Gmc Canyon

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~8,139 vehicles.

21V497000EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
~7,199 affected

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 GMC Canyon vehicles. The load carrying capacity printed on the Tire and Loading Information placard is 22.5 kg (51 lbs.) more than intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

20V811000SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
~470 affected

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV and Chevrolet Blazer, Camaro, Colorado, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500, Suburban and Tahoe vehicles. Incorrect bolts may have been used at one or more fastening locations to secure the seat belts to the vehicle. If an incorrect bolt was used, the seat belt may not be properly attached to the vehicle.

20V811000SEAT BELTS
~470 affected

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV and Chevrolet Blazer, Camaro, Colorado, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500, Suburban and Tahoe vehicles. Incorrect bolts may have been used at one or more fastening locations to secure the seat belts to the vehicle. If an incorrect bolt was used, the seat belt may not be properly attached to the vehicle.

Other Gmc Canyon Years

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

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