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#BS-2019-GMCCAN-66EF2019 GMC CanyonProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 23 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Proceed with Caution
Based on 23 complaints, 0 crashes, 3 fires, and 0 recalls.
Top reported problems
shutters while shifting
4 complaints • Severity 6.5/10
torque converter malfunction
2 complaints • Severity 7/10
extremely uncomfortable seats
1 complaints • Severity 8/10
touch screen blank or does not respond
1 complaints • Severity 8/10
whining noise from the pinion gear
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
7 owners reported drivetrain issues — failures commonly reported around 20K miles.
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Top cost driver: Drivetrain (7 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2019 GMC Canyon: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Drivetrain Issues
Drivetrain complaints account for 30% of all reports filed for the 2019 GMC Canyon, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 20,164 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 20K-mile mark.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2019 GMC Canyon, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2019 GMC Canyon, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Fuel System Issues
Fuel System complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2019 GMC Canyon, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2019 GMC Canyon. Recent trend: increasing.



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2019 GMC Canyon NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
Frontal crash
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
Side crash
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Rollover
★★★★★3 of 5 stars
From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
The worst model year for the GMC Canyon is the 2017 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.
2019 GMC Canyon vs. Class Average (Small Pickup Trucks 2WD)
This vehicle
23
Class avg
174
Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical small pickup trucks 2wd vehicles. A good sign.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 23 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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