2022 GMC Canyon Reliability
The 2022 GMC Canyon has 29 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on file with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and steering. Compared with nearby Canyon model years (2020–2024), it rates as a caution year: complaints run above the Canyon's typical year, while the 2020 has a cleaner record.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
29
NHTSA owner complaints
1
Recall campaigns
1
Complaints citing a crash
0
Complaints citing a fire
2022 GMC Canyon complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2022 model year, filed between 2022 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 15 | 52% |
| Steering | 6 | 21% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 5 | 17% |
| Unknown or other | 4 | 14% |
| Engine | 3 | 10% |
| Fuel / propulsion system | 3 | 10% |
| Backup camera / back-over prevention | 2 | 7% |
| Air bags | 2 | 7% |
2022 GMC Canyon recalls
1 recall campaign on NHTSA record for the 2022 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22V375000 | May 26, 2022 | Seats — critical fasteners | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado vehicles equipped with a manual passenger seat. The front passenger seat may have a hook attachment that was not properly welded, allowing it to separate from the inboard… |
How the 2022 compares with nearby Canyon years
Verdicts compare these Canyon model years with each other.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 15 | 0 | Powertrain / transmission | Better year |
| 2021 | 12 | 2 | Steering | Too few reports |
| 2022 (this page) | 29 | 1 | Electrical system | Caution |
| 2023 | 62 | 3 | Electrical system | Avoid |
| 2024 | 207 | 3 | Exterior lighting | Avoid |
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.
The 2022 GMC Canyon on the used market
- Median asking price $29,949 at a median 50,808 miles, across 707 live US dealer listings in CarWhere's depreciation study.
What to check on a used 2022 GMC Canyon
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- 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.
- 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 1 campaign 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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2022 GMC Canyon reliability FAQ
Is the 2022 GMC Canyon reliable?
The 2022 GMC Canyon has 29 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on file with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and steering. Compared with nearby Canyon model years (2020–2024), it rates as a caution year: complaints run above the Canyon's typical year, while the 2020 has a cleaner record.
What are the most common 2022 GMC Canyon problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2022 GMC Canyon are electrical system (15), steering (6), powertrain / transmission (5), unknown or other (4). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2022 GMC Canyon have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2022 GMC Canyon, including 22V375000 (seats — critical fasteners). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2022 GMC Canyon compare with the 2021 and 2023 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2021 has 12 complaints and 2 recalls (too few reports); the 2023 has 62 complaints and 3 recalls (avoid). The 2022 has 29 complaints and 1 recall.
How do I check a specific used 2022 GMC Canyon?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2022 Canyon, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.