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US recalls (3)
Air bags: frontal, passenger side
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
Risk: 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 became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 11, 2025.
Exterior lighting: headlights
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
Risk: Headlights flickering can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump
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
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
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.
Canadian recalls (4)
Show 4 Canadian recalls
Airbag
2026-08-27 · campaign 2026-414
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the airbag status indicator for the passenger airbag may not meet certain requirements of Canadian regulations.
Safety Risk:
This small error does not affect safety.
Corrective Actions:
This is not a recall. General Motors has made changes to ensure that all new vehicles meet Canadian regulations.
Airbag
2025-12-11 · campaign 2025-680 · 177 vehicles
Issue:
Under certain conditions, a software problem could cause the passenger-front airbag to deploy with too much force.
Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with the AT4X AEV (American Expedition Vehicle) option.
Safety Risk:
An airbag that inflates with too much force could create an increased risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Actions:
General Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the airbag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software.
Lights and instruments
2024-09-12 · campaign 2024-518
Issue:
Under certain conditions, a software problem could cause the headlamps to flicker.
Safety Risk:
Headlamps that flicker could cause reduced visibility and could create a distraction for oncoming drivers. Both issues could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
General Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace a module in the headlamp that includes the correct software.
Fuel system
2024-06-28 · campaign 2024-375
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the lock ring that secures the fuel pump to the fuel tank may not have been locked properly. As a result, the lock ring could loosen and create a fuel leak.
Safety Risk:
A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire.
Corrective Actions:
General Motors will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, lock the fuel tank lock ring.
Owner complaints (207)
Owners filed 207 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 GMC Canyon. Among 21 model years of this model, it ranks #3 for the most complaints (median 38).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Exterior lighting | 159 | |
| Electrical system | 26 | |
| Engine | 14 | |
| Service brakes | 12 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 10 | |
| Unknown or other | 10 | |
| Steering | 5 | |
| Power train | 4 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2024 GMC Canyon.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2024 GMC Canyon PU/CC RWD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 3★ |
| 2024 GMC Canyon PU/CC 4WD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 3★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2024 GMC Canyon version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Canyon 2WD 2.7 L Automatic 8-spd | 19 | 23 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Canyon 4WD 2.7 L Automatic 8-spd | 18 | 22 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Canyon AT4X 4WD 2.7 L Automatic 8-spd | 17 | 17 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Canyon AT4X AEV 4WD 2.7 L Automatic 8-spd | 16 | 16 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Canyon Mud Terrain Tires 4WD 2.7 L Automatic 8-spd | 17 | 20 | 18 | $3,700 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.