The 2021 GMC Canyon has 10 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and air bags. Owners most often flag poor real-world fuel economy (2.7l turbo): reports of 13.5 - 19.8 mpg, significantly lower than expectations, particularly with all-terrain tires. frequency: recurrent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2021 GMC Canyon vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 9 Canyon model years we track, complaint volume runs from 10 (2021) to 318 (2015). With 10 complaints, the 2021 Canyon sits belowthe model's median of 54.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
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Mixed to positive sentiment, heavily dependent on generation and powertrain. Long-term owners of the first-generation models (circa 2005-2012) report very high satisfaction with durability, describing them as "solid," "bulletproof," and…
Owner insights cover all generations of the Canyon. See the full Canyon owner picture and every model year.
Used Canyon listings typically run $25,997–$39,790 across 2012 to 2026 model years.
Compare every Canyon year side by side to see how 2021 ranks against the rest.