Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
Data refreshed
Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
15
+1 complaint in 30 days
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
0
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
1
1 injuries, 0 deaths reported
Overview
Our database contains 15 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2020 GMC Canyon, most frequently naming the powertrain (other), engine and driver assistance categories. 863 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
Monthly complaints peaked at 1 in May 2020. Most recent month: 1.View as table
Monthly owner complaints for the 2020 GMC Canyon
Month
Complaints filed
Cumulative
May 2020
1
1
Aug 2020
1
2
Oct 2020
1
3
Jan 2021
1
4
Jan 2022
1
5
Oct 2022
1
6
Apr 2023
1
7
Dec 2023
1
8
Jan 2024
1
9
Mar 2024
1
10
Jan 2025
1
11
Oct 2025
1
12
Jan 2026
1
13
Aug 2026
1
14
Oct 2026
1
15
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
Powertrain (other)628.6%
Engine523.8%
Driver assistance314.3%
Electrical314.3%
Steering14.8%
Brakes14.8%
Exterior lighting14.8%
Airbags14.8%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Safety recalls
No recalls in our database for this model year
That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.
Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
The contact owns a 2020 GMC Canyon. While driving 65 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and DTC: P0024 was retrieved. The dealer determined that the camshaft solenoid bank #2 needed to be replaced. The contact associated the failure with Special Coverage: N232430470 (Camshaft Position Actuator Valve Solenoid - Bank 2 (Left Side) Exhaust); however, the vehicle was not covered under the program. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by phone and suggested that the contact report the issue to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 57,800.
NHTSA ID
11774667
Incident
Oct 29, 2026
Mileage
57,800 mi
Powertrain (other)
Filed Aug 13, 2026
Truck feels like it is going over rumble strips when accelerating. There is a NTHSA bulletin for this. 21-NA-047
NHTSA ID
11756765
Incident
Aug 10, 2026
Powertrain (other)
Filed Jan 15, 2026
The main issue is the transmission... It shudders. Now I have to change the oil every 10K miles on it, or it will start shuddering again. It first started when the truck had 50K or a little more miles in it. The issue was resolved, I thought... Then it did it again at 69K (Just out of the warranty). I called the dealership and they stated I had to pay if I wanted an oil change, and they could not do an oil flush even if I paid for it. So I said OK, I will take it to a mechanic, and I did and "fixed" the problem. I used the oil GM recommended and the shuddering stopped. BUT then, another 10K miles and it starts again. I have changed the oil a lot of times... It now has 128K miles in it, and this last time, I had to change the oil at 9k miles because of the shuddering... What will be next? I will have to change it at 5K miles, just like the motor oil? It is sad to see all these people having the same issue as I do, and GM does not do anything about it. I've done a lot of research... There is a guy that fixes the issue eliminating a specific valve, in the transmission, and updating the other ones with higher quality valves they make to fix the problem. I'm sure it would cost GM some money, but these trucks are expensive, you know? It is sad that no one is trying to help consumers when companies sale these cars and trucks to the public for a very high price and they do not take care of the mistakes they make when producing them. Please help us making GM fix this transmission issues. It is not fare for us consumers to be having trouble with new vehicles. Thank you for your time.
NHTSA ID
11711123
Incident
Mar 16, 2023
BrakesEngine
Filed Oct 16, 2025
The contact owns a 2020 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while her son was attempting to park the vehicle in a parking garage, there was a loud screeching sound coming from the vehicle while depressing the brake pedal. The contact's son used excessive force to depress the brake pedal, and an unknown warning light illuminated. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where the vehicle was diagnosed with a vacuum pump failure, which caused the end of the cam shaft to fracture. The contact called several dealers and was informed that the cam shaft was on backorder. The contact stated that one of the dealers stated that the failure was a common issue resulting in the part being on backorder. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The contact was informed that only the NHTSA could place a recall on the vehicle. The cam shaft and vacuum pump had been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. The VIN was not available.
NHTSA ID
11693914
Incident
Oct 1, 2025
Mileage
80,000 mi
Electrical
Filed Jan 29, 2025
The contact owns a 2020 GMC Canyon. The contact stated upon depressing the brake pedal and turning the key in the ignition switch to turn off the vehicle, the key failed to turn to the OFF position and remained stuck. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that upon turning the key back to the ON position and moving the gear shifter several times, the contact was able to turn off the vehicle successfully. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring, and on several occasions, the key could not be released and was left in the ignition switch. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 23,000.
NHTSA ID
11639350
Incident
Dec 15, 2024
Mileage
23,000 mi
EngineExterior lighting
Filed Mar 13, 2024
See attached document for complaint
NHTSA ID
11577092
Incident
Oct 19, 2023
Airbags
Filed Jan 8, 2024
Crash reported1 injury reported
The contact owned a 2020 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, he crashed into the vehicle in front. The contact stated that the vehicle was switching lanes abruptly, and did not have enough time to slow down or stop. No warning lights were illuminated on the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to a yard by the police department. A police report was filed. The contact sustained back, arm, neck, fractured ribs, lung, and head injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 58,000.
NHTSA ID
11564168
Incident
Dec 18, 2023
Mileage
58,000 mi
ElectricalPowertrain (other)
Filed Dec 11, 2023
The wiring in most vehicles 2020 and newer are soy/ nut based product… which squirrels, rodents and other animals can’t resist and the wiring throughout the vehicle is being chewed this all makes all models all manufacturers… there is also problems with the 8 speed transmission that shutters and hard gear changing and the quick fix is to flush out and refill it with transmission fluid
NHTSA ID
11559477
Incident
Nov 20, 2023
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
PIC5650N
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes B3055, B3
GM Update N25-250552
• Improvements to OnStar functionality.
PIT5698F
This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
PIP5700H
This PI communicates the proper part numbers for transmission connectors and internal harness to prevent confusion when ordering
PIP4902W
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
PIT5099J
PI to help diagnose A/C concern
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Compare model years
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.