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Gmc Canyon — Years to Avoid

Reliability breakdown of every Gmc Canyon model year. Based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.

Model Years
23
Years to Avoid
2015
Best Years
2026, 2025, 2014, 2013
2026Best Year
0 complaints1 recalls71 TSBs
2025Best Year
10 complaints1 recalls228 TSBs
2024
250 complaints3 recalls479 TSBs
2023
87 complaints3 recalls582 TSBs
2022
34 complaints1 recalls639 TSBs
2021
13 complaints2 recalls732 TSBs
2020
19 complaints0 recalls851 TSBs
2019
18 complaints0 recalls973 TSBs
2018
64 complaints1 recalls1236 TSBs
2017
89 complaints1 recalls1468 TSBs
2016
345 complaints4 recalls1567 TSBs
2015Avoid
395 complaints8 recalls1 invest.1809 TSBs
2014Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
2013Best Year
0 complaints0 recalls
2012
30 complaints2 recalls1316 TSBs
2011
20 complaints5 recalls1257 TSBs
2010
9 complaints2 recalls1206 TSBs
2009
35 complaints3 recalls1042 TSBs
2008
65 complaints2 recalls953 TSBs
2007
59 complaints3 recalls865 TSBs
2006
81 complaints4 recalls1 invest.728 TSBs
2005
146 complaints3 recalls2 invest.657 TSBs
2004
103 complaints3 recalls2 invest.601 TSBs

How we calculate this

Each year receives a composite risk score based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, safety investigations, and technical service bulletins. Years scoring more than 2x the model's average are flagged as “years to avoid.” Years in the lowest risk bracket are marked as “best years.” All data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Which Gmc Canyon Years Should You Avoid?

Based on federal safety data, the 2015 Gmc Canyon is the most problematic year, with significantly higher rates of owner complaints, recalls, and safety investigations compared to other model years.

If you're shopping for a used Gmc Canyon, consider the 2026, 2025, 2014, 2013 model years — these have the fewest reported issues relative to other years.

23 model years analyzed