2025 GMC Canyon Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 2025 GMC Canyon has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (3 reports).

2Recalls
8Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2025 GMC Canyon recalls

Missing Owner's Manual Could Raise Crash Injury Risk

Recall 26V114Feb 26, 20265,861 vehicles affected

General Motors has determined that certain vehicles may not have had their radio set to the correct status needed to automatically download the electronic owner's manual during production.

Passenger Airbag May Deploy at Wrong Stage in Crash

Recall 25V856Dec 11, 20251,120 vehicles affected

Software in the airbag control module may cause the passenger-side frontal airbag to fire its second stage when only the first stage should deploy.

Most common 2025 GMC Canyon problems

Problem areas named in the 8 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes3
Forward Collision Avoidance2
Unknown Or Other2
Electrical System2
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Engine1
Seats1
Vehicle Speed Control1

What owners report

2026-03-26, Electrical System
On [XXX], at approximately 4:10 PM, I was at the McDonald’s drive-through located at [XXX] and [XXX] in Springfield, Missouri. I was stopped at the final service window. As I pulled away from the window, I approached a 90-degree left turn heading south. I removed my foot from the accelerator pedal to allow the truck to coast slowly around the corner, as the area is heavily pedestrian and requires caution. While coasting with my foot completely off the gas pedal, the truck suddenly and rapidly began to accelerate on its own. I immediately applied the brakes, and the unintended acceleration stopped right away. At that point, I called Thompson GMC in Springfield, Missouri, at 4:17 PM to repor
2026-02-12, Unknown Or Other
There is a phantom chime that happens intermittently at all driving conditions when close to or below 20 degrees F. (stop and go, highway, back roads, dry weather, wet weather, clear weather, etc.). This chime does not produce any warning on the driver displays. This is dangerous because it causes the driver to look away from the road to figure out what the warning is. But no warning being shown causes one to look around for the issue. Again, taking eyes off of the road even longer. Chimes can happen a dozen times on a drive, or none at all. completely random but only happens in the temperature range listed above. This is reported on numerous forums for the current generation canyons and Col
2026-02-05, Seats
Front passenger heated seat caused severe burns to passenger back upper thigh area while using. Passenger was wearing ankle length sweat pants during ride.
2026-02-05, Engine
Upper radiator hose leaking coolant
2026-01-05, Engine And Engine Cooling
The contact owns a 2025 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact discovered a coolant leak underneath the front of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed; however, the vehicle had not yet been diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 13,500.

2025 GMC Canyon questions

Does the 2025 GMC Canyon have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2025 GMC Canyon: Missing Owner's Manual Could Raise Crash Injury Risk; Passenger Airbag May Deploy at Wrong Stage in Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 GMC Canyon?

Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (3), Forward Collision Avoidance (2), Unknown Or Other (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 2025 GMC Canyon has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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