2015 GMC Canyon Reliability
The 2015 GMC Canyon has 321 owner complaints and 8 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about steering and powertrain / transmission. Compared with nearby Canyon model years (2015–2017), it rates as a caution year: complaints run above the Canyon's typical year, while the 2017 has a cleaner record.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
321
NHTSA owner complaints
8
Recall campaigns
8
Complaints citing a crash
4
Complaints citing a fire
2015 GMC Canyon complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2015 model year, filed between 2015 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 228 | 71% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 43 | 13% |
| Stability control | 37 | 12% |
| Electrical system | 36 | 11% |
| Unknown or other | 15 | 5% |
| Engine | 14 | 4% |
| Service brakes | 12 | 4% |
| Exterior lighting | 9 | 3% |
2015 GMC Canyon recalls
8 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2015 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14V645000 | Oct 9, 2014 | Air bags | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured January 6, 2014, to October 1, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the driver air bag connections may have been wired incorrectly. This could… |
| 15V157000 | Mar 18, 2015 | Air bags — frontal / driver side / inflator module | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured September 15, 2014, to January 21, 2015, and 2015 GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured October 3, 2014, to December 9, 2014. The affected vehicles have a front… |
| 15V267000 | May 8, 2015 | Seats | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon trucks manufactured January 6, 2014, to April 1, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the hooks that secure the driver's and/or front passenger's seat frame may not have… |
| 15V278000 | May 12, 2015 | Service brakes — foundation components / disc / caliper | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado, and GMC Canyon trucks manufactured January 6, 2014, to December 24, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience the front brake calipers leaking brake fluid. This is due to air… |
| 16V054000 | Feb 1, 2016 | Steering — electric power assist system | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured January 6, 2015, to March 17, 2015, and 2015 GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured January 6, 2015, to March 19, 2015. A poor electrical connection within the… |
| 17V621000 | Oct 5, 2017 | Air bags — frontal | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado, and 2016 Chevrolet Volt vehicles. The driver's frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash. |
| 18V358000 | May 31, 2018 | Fuel system — delivery / fuel pump | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel… |
| 21V213000 | Mar 25, 2021 | Steering — electric power assist system | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles. The power steering assist may be lost due to a poor electrical connection within the steering gear assembly. |
How the 2015 compares with nearby Canyon years
Verdicts compare these Canyon model years with each other.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 (this page) | 321 | 8 | Steering | Caution |
| 2016 | 271 | 4 | Steering | Caution |
| 2017 | 66 | 1 | Powertrain / transmission | Solid |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2015 GMC Canyon
- Steering: check for a steering warning light, heavy or notchy steering and clunks over bumps; power-steering faults show up at low speed.
- Transmission: test-drive from cold through every gear, feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder, and ask whether the fluid has been serviced.
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Engine: cold-start it yourself, listen for ticking or knocking, check for oil leaks and oil consumption, and ask for oil-change records.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 8 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2015 GMC Canyon reliability FAQ
Is the 2015 GMC Canyon reliable?
The 2015 GMC Canyon has 321 owner complaints and 8 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about steering and powertrain / transmission. Compared with nearby Canyon model years (2015–2017), it rates as a caution year: complaints run above the Canyon's typical year, while the 2017 has a cleaner record.
What are the most common 2015 GMC Canyon problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2015 GMC Canyon are steering (228), powertrain / transmission (43), stability control (37), electrical system (36). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2015 GMC Canyon have recalls?
NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2015 GMC Canyon, including 14V645000 (air bags) and 15V157000 (air bags — frontal / driver side / inflator module). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2015 GMC Canyon compare with the 2014 and 2016 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2016 has 271 complaints and 4 recalls (caution). The 2015 has 321 complaints and 8 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2015 GMC Canyon?
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More GMC Canyon research
Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2015 Canyon, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.