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US recalls (2)
Equipment: other, owners/service/other manual
General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Protection.”
Risk and remedy
Risk: Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N252540430. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 26, 2026.
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.
Canadian recalls (2)
Show 2 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.
Owner complaints (8)
Owners filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 GMC Canyon. Among 21 model years of this model, it ranks #19 for the most complaints (median 38).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Power train | 3 | |
| Steering | 2 | |
| Wheels | 1 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | |
| Back over prevention | 1 | |
| Unknown or other | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2026 GMC Canyon.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2026 GMC CANYON - AT4X AEV PU/CC N/A 4WD | – | 4★ | 5★ | – |
| 2026 GMC CANYON PU/CC N/A RWD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 3★ |
| 2026 GMC CANYON PU/CC N/A 4WD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 3★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2026 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 | 17 | 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.