2024 GMC Canyon Reliability
The 2024 GMC Canyon has 207 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about exterior lighting and electrical system. Compared with nearby Canyon model years (2022–2026), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Canyon's typical year.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
207
NHTSA owner complaints
3
Recall campaigns
0
Complaints citing a crash
0
Complaints citing a fire
2024 GMC Canyon complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2024 model year, filed between 2024 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 159 | 77% |
| Electrical system | 26 | 13% |
| Service brakes | 14 | 7% |
| Engine | 14 | 7% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 10 | 5% |
| Unknown or other | 10 | 5% |
| Steering | 5 | 2% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 4 | 2% |
2024 GMC Canyon recalls
3 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2024 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24V491000 | Jun 28, 2024 | Fuel system — storage / tank assembly | 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. |
| 24V673000 | Sep 12, 2024 | 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,… |
| 25V856000 | Dec 11, 2025 | Air bags — frontal / passenger side / inflator module | 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… |
How the 2024 compares with nearby Canyon years
Verdicts compare these Canyon model years with each other.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 29 | 1 | Electrical system | Caution |
| 2023 | 62 | 3 | Electrical system | Avoid |
| 2024 (this page) | 207 | 3 | Exterior lighting | Avoid |
| 2025 | 8 | 2 | Service brakes | Too few reports |
| 2026 | 8 | 2 | Powertrain / transmission | Too few reports |
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 2024 GMC Canyon on the used market
- Median asking price $39,515 at a median 24,493 miles, across 996 live US dealer listings in CarWhere's depreciation study.
What to check on a used 2024 GMC Canyon
- Lights: check headlights (low and high), brake lights and turn signals; condensation inside the housings is worth noting.
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Brakes: check pedal feel, pulling and grinding, and look at rotor and pad wear; ask when the brake fluid was last changed.
- 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 3 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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2024 GMC Canyon reliability FAQ
Is the 2024 GMC Canyon reliable?
The 2024 GMC Canyon has 207 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about exterior lighting and electrical system. Compared with nearby Canyon model years (2022–2026), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Canyon's typical year.
What are the most common 2024 GMC Canyon problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2024 GMC Canyon are exterior lighting (159), electrical system (26), service brakes (14), engine (14). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2024 GMC Canyon have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2024 GMC Canyon, including 24V491000 (fuel system — storage / tank assembly) and 24V673000 (exterior lighting — headlights). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2024 GMC Canyon compare with the 2023 and 2025 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2023 has 62 complaints and 3 recalls (avoid); the 2025 has 8 complaints and 2 recalls (too few reports). The 2024 has 207 complaints and 3 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2024 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 2024 Canyon, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.