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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2019 GMC Canyon.
Owner complaints (17)
Owners filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 GMC Canyon (1 fires reported). Among 21 model years of this model, it ranks #15 for the most complaints (median 38).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 7 | |
| Electrical system | 5 | |
| Engine | 3 | |
| Unknown or other | 3 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | |
| Tires | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2019 GMC Canyon.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 GMC Canyon PU/EC RWD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 3★ |
| 2019 GMC Canyon PU/EC 4WD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 3★ |
| 2019 GMC Canyon PU/CC 4WD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 3★ |
| 2019 GMC Canyon PU/CC RWD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 3★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2019 GMC Canyon version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon 2WD 2.5 L Automatic 6-spd | 20 | 26 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Canyon 2WD 2.5 L Manual 6-spd | 20 | 26 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Canyon 2WD 2.8 L Automatic 6-spd | 20 | 30 | 23 | $4,150 |
| Canyon 2WD 3.6 L Automatic 8-spd | 18 | 25 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Canyon 4WD 2.5 L Automatic 6-spd | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Canyon 4WD 2.8 L Automatic 6-spd | 19 | 28 | 22 | $4,350 |
| Canyon 4WD 3.6 L Automatic 8-spd | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Canyon Cab Chassis 2WD 3.6 L Automatic 8-spd | 15 | 15 | 15 | $4,450 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.