Third generation
2024 GMC Canyon
The most reported problem on the 2024 GMC Canyon is headlights, with 148 complaints.
- 206owner complaints
- 3recalls
- 0involved a crash
- 12,604median miles at failure
Newest report Sep 23, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
What is your Canyon doing?
Each one opens a sheet built from the owner reports of that problem on the 2024 model year.
Is the 2024 GMC Canyon reliable?
The 2024 GMC Canyon has 206 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, 1.3 times the median of 161 for 2024 pickups on this site. Of the 10 Canyon model years since 2015, it has the 3rd most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.
At a glance
- Next to the 2023
- At 69 complaints for each year on the road, the 2024 runs 4.4 times the 2023 (16). That's the only adjacent model year with enough complaints to set beside it.
- Top problem
- One problem takes up much of the file: headlights, named in 148 of the 206 complaints (72%). Too few of the headlights reports give a mileage to say when it starts.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- None of the 206 complaints reports a crash, a fire or an injury.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- Headlights, the one problem here with enough reports to check, has a recall on the same system (24V-673). A recall on the same system doesn't always cover the failure owners describe, so compare its summary with the complaints.
- When owners filed
- Filings peaked in 2024 at 166 (full calendar years only). In 2025 there were 27. So far in 2026, 13 more have come in.
When each problem shows up
Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: headlights too dim or fail, 148 complaints.
middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.
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How this compares
206 complaints is 1.5 times the median 2024 model on this site and 1.3 times the median 2024 pickup. Among the 3 Canyon model years here it ranks 3rd for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.
Service bulletins for the 2024 GMC Canyon
GMC filed 532 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2024 GMC Canyon. 39 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Headlights too dim or fail 3 bulletins · 148 complaints
This Preliminary Information communicates a possible momentary flicker or flash of the LED headlamps or DRLs.
This Preliminary Information communicates a possible momentart flicker or flash of the LED headlamps or DRLs.
1 more on this problem
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 4 bulletins · 13 complaints
This informational bulletin provides information on the brake system warning lamp illuminated on driver information center (DIC), brake pedal goes closer to the floor and/or is harder to push.
This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the Hydrastar Electric Over Hydraulic trailer brake system causing a voltage spike into the trucks electrical system which is causing DTC C1114 to set.
2 more on this problem
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicle that may have a "Check Trailer Wiring" or "Service Trailer Brake System” message on the Driver Information Center when a trailer is ...
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about fluid leaking from the brake caliper piston area found during a service of the vehicle.
Check engine light or misfire 14 bulletins · 8 complaints
This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from technicians to perform the check list provided and contact the engineer listed in regards having the Check Engine Lamp illuminated on Driver Information Center (DIC).
This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Check Engine Lamp Illuminated with HVAC Related DTC.
12 more on this problem
This bulletin advises the tech that the Exhaust Roller Follower may be the issue with the engine Ticking noise, misfire or rough run and what to replace if found the cause.
This service bulletin provides a procedure to replace the FPDCM if found to cause customers concerns of Crank No Start, Stalling, Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated – DTC P023F or P129F Set.
This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Knock Sensor Service Calibration DTCs P0326 P0331.
This engineering information (EI) is requesting information from technicians to perform the check list provided and contact the engineer listed in regard to the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated on the Driver Information Center (DIC), DTC P060C Set.
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to correct the condition of Intermittent No Power or Vehicle will Hesitate DTC P0700, P0EFF, U1611, U0401.
This Preliminary information communicates to the technician there maybe a connection concern for the knock sensors at connector X160 if P0326 and or P0331 has set.
This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of DTC P30BF failing on low mile vehicles due to the possibility of the cylinder 1/2 sliding barrel binding on intake camshaft.
This service bulletin provides inspection/diagnosis/correction information on a cold start misfire and/or rough idle and DTC P0300 that may also be set.
This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce ...
This engineering information (EI) closure ends the need for gathering further information from technicians in regard to the Check Engine Lamp illuminated on Driver Information Center (DIC) and refer to PIP5865 for further diagnosis.
Plus 2 older ones not listed here.
Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 16 bulletins · 7 complaints
This PI advise dealers If U3000 is present, follow the correct service doc by Symptom Byte before contacting PQC; if not present, verify the camera is clean, then contact PQC if no issue is found.
• Fixes distorted Heads Up Display image in equipped vehicles. • Fixes a known memory issue causing blank screens in certain vehicles. • Improves camera app functionality. • Fixes Apple Maps split-screen issue. • Fixes steering wheel controls for Sirius XM.
14 more on this problem
This Preliminary information communicates to GM technicians to not replace any parts at this time if they come across this concern to reset the radio at this time. The PI will be updated or replaced with TSB once a determination has been made.
Fixes to help ensure safety features remain functional when windshield freezes. Fixes to diagnostics that impact Automatic Emergency Braking indicator. Fixes to help protect battery life.
This Preliminary Information is to inform service technicians to not replace anything as this is a software concern. There is a work around provided to assist with getting the customers vehicle back on the road and camera functioning.
This preliminary information communicates to dealership technicians various radio concerns are all related to software and Engineering is currently working on a design improvement.
This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Forward Collision Alert Unavailable DIC Message with U3000 SYM44 in the Front Camera Module.
This Preliminary information communicates if a customer and service tech encounter a gear display after a radio update, to replace the A11 radio for this concern.
This Preliminary information communicates to GM technicians to not replace any parts at this time if they come across this concern. It is due to software and will need to reprogram the A11 radio module to correct this.
This service bulletin provides repair information on software release Update W52E-176.1.2-M170-SQBR5-250.2 to correct customer concern of radio software issues.
This service bulletin provides repair information on new Radio Software Version is W38E-174.4.1-M170-SQBR5-180.5 to correct a customer concern of radio software issues.
This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Radio Stays On for Approximately One Minute After Vehicle is Shut Off and Door is Opened.
Plus 4 older ones not listed here.
Engine overheats or leaks coolant 2 bulletins · 7 complaints
Certain vehicles listed above, may have a condition where coolant leaks from the radiator hose quick connect at the radiator inlet.
This Preliminary information communicates to dealers? information related to a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated due to a U0672 setting. Advises the technician to perform Electric Engine Coolant Pump connection inspections.
Complaints filed by year
166 complaints came in 2024. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.
NHTSA investigations
Electronic brake module component failure. Open.
NHTSA summary
Recalls that include the 2024 GMC Canyon
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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."
Risk and remedy
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.
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."
Risk and remedy
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
All 3 recalls on the 2024 GMC Canyon, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
Guide NHTSA has an open investigation on this car. What the investigation stages mean
Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2024 GMC Canyon?
Headlights, with 148 of the 206 complaints.
At what mileage do 2024 GMC Canyon problems start?
Of the 16 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 5,000 miles and half by about 13,000.
Is the 2024 GMC Canyon better or worse than the 2023?
Counted per year on the road, the 2024 has more complaints than the 2023: 69 a year against 16.
How many 2024 GMC Canyon complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
None of the 206 complaints reports one.
Is there a recall for headlights on the 2024 GMC Canyon?
Yes, NHTSA lists a recall on the same system: 24V-673. Its summary says which failure it covers, and that isn't always the one owners describe.