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US recalls (2)
Equipment: other, labels
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 GMC Canyon vehicles. The load carrying capacity printed on the Tire and Loading Information placard is 22.5 kg (51 lbs.) more than intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk and remedy
Risk: An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will mail owners a new B-pillar label, free of charge. Owners may apply the label, or bring it to a dealer for installation. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 17, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212340735.
Seat belts: critical fasteners
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV and Chevrolet Blazer, Camaro, Colorado, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500, Suburban and Tahoe vehicles. Incorrect bolts may have been used at one or more fastening locations to secure the seat belts to the vehicle. If an incorrect bolt was used, the seat belt may not be properly attached to the vehicle.
Risk and remedy
Risk: If a seat belt assembly is not properly attached to the vehicle, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8785, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202322230.
Canadian recalls (2)
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Label
2021-07-01 · campaign 2021-409
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label lists the incorrect capacity for occupants and cargo. This could lead to overloading the vehicle, which can cause poor handling and/or a tire failure.
Safety Risk:
Poor handling and/or a tire failure could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
General Motors will mail a new tire and loading information label to each owner. If you would like help to install the label, you can contact a GM dealer to have it installed free of charge.
Seats and restraints
2020-12-23 · campaign 2020-645 · 41 vehicles
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the seat belts may have been installed with the wrong bolts. As a result, the seat belt may not be properly attached and may not work as designed in a crash.
Safety Risk:
A seat belt that does not work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Actions:
General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the seat belt bolts, as necessary.
Owner complaints (12)
Owners filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 GMC Canyon (2 crashes, 1 fires, 5 injuries reported). Among 21 model years of this model, it ranks #17 for the most complaints (median 38).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Air bags | 2 | |
| Unknown or other | 2 | |
| Power train | 2 | |
| Steering | 2 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | |
| Lane departure | 1 | |
| Seat belts | 1 | |
| Electrical system | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2021 GMC Canyon.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2021 GMC Canyon PU/EC 4WD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 3★ |
| 2021 GMC Canyon PU/CC 4WD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 3★ |
| 2021 GMC Canyon PU/EC 2WD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 3★ |
| 2021 GMC Canyon PU/CC 2WD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 3★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2021 GMC Canyon version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Canyon 2WD 2.5 L Automatic 6-spd | 19 | 25 | 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 | 21 | $3,200 |
| 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 | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 |
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