2026 GMC CANYON — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
4/5
Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2026 GMC CANYON
The 2026 GMC CANYON has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2026 GMC CANYON
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2026 GMC CANYON, potentially affecting up to 2,240 vehicles.
Recall 25V856000 — AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
| 1,120 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
View full details →Recall 25V856000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 1,120 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2026 GMC CANYON
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2026 GMC CANYON.
Safety Rating for the 2026 GMC CANYON
The 2026 GMC CANYON received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2026 GMC CANYON
General Motors, LLC has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2026 GMC CANYON. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIT6436 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This Preliminary Information is to inform dealer technicians to not replace anything at this time in regards to this concern. The vehicle is still safe to drive with no other issues.
PIT6421 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This preliminary information advises the intake manifold cover has been phased out for MY 2026.
PIT6410 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This preliminary information conveys the possibility of a noise from the brake system.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2026 GMC CANYON
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GMC CANYON
- 2021 GMC CANYON — 13 complaints
- 2022 GMC CANYON — 34 complaints
- 2023 GMC CANYON — 87 complaints
- 2024 GMC CANYON — 250 complaints
- 2025 GMC CANYON — 10 complaints
- 2026 GMC CANYON (current)
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