2024 GMC Canyon Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2024 GMC Canyon.

20232025
Complaints
255
per 10K Sold
66.3
US Sales
38,486
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2024 GMC Canyon Problems

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

#1159 complaints

Headlight/Taillight Failures

Avg mileage:1,344 mi
#225 complaints

Electrical Faults

#314 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:4,491 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2024 GMC Canyon.

Headlight/Taillight Failures
159
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
1,344
Electrical Faults
25
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
4,491
Brakes
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2024 GMC Canyon

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~22,983 vehicles.

25V856000Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module · Air Bags: Air Bag/restraint Control Module:software
~1,120 affected

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."

24V673000Exterior Lighting:headlights
~13,241 affected

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."

24V491000Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump:mounting Plate/flange · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
~8,622 affected

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.

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2024 GMC Canyon — FAQ

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

Is the 2024 GMC Canyon reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2024 GMC Canyon has 255 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Headlight/Taillight Failures with 159 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2024 GMC Canyon?
Top reported problems: Headlight/Taillight Failures (159 complaints, avg 1,344 mi); Electrical Faults (25 complaints); Engine Problems (14 complaints, avg 4,491 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 2024 GMC Canyon?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 1,599 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
Does the 2024 GMC Canyon have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 22,983 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 2024 GMC Canyon?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (headlight/taillight failures) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

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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