2021 GMC Canyon problems, recalls & reliability
Based on 11 NHTSA owner complaints, 2 recall campaigns and government crash-test data for 2021 GMC Canyon vehicles.
Vehanta risk score out of 100, calculated only from the counted evidence below — not a guess, and not an opinion.
- Recalls — 2 recall campaigns for this model year-6
- Injuries / fatalities — 5 injuries and 0 deaths reported-1
- NCAP safety rating — 4-star overall government crash rating+5
Most-reported problem areas
What owners of similar 2021 GMC Canyon vehicles reported to NHTSA, by component.
- STEERING2 reports
- POWER TRAIN2 reports
- BACK OVER PREVENTION1 reports
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1 reports
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING1 reports
- SEAT BELTS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER1 reports
- AIR BAGS1 reports
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER,LANE DEPARTURE1 reports
- AIR BAGS,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE1 reports
Recalls (2)
- SEAT BELTS20V811000
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV and Chevrolet Blazer, Camaro, Colorado, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500, Suburban and Tahoe vehicles. Incorrect bolts may have been used at one or more fastening locations to secure the seat belts to the vehicle. If an incorrect bolt was used, the seat belt may not be properly attached to the vehicle.
- EQUIPMENT21V497000
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 GMC Canyon vehicles. The load carrying capacity printed on the Tire and Loading Information placard is 22.5 kg (51 lbs.) more than intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Crash-test ratings
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