CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- GM will mail owners a new B-pillar label, free of charge. Owners may apply the label, or bring it to a dealer for installation. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 17, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212340735.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Some 2021 GMC Canyon trucks have a Tire and Loading Information label that lists a load capacity about 51 pounds higher than intended. The label is on the driver's door B-pillar and tells owners how much weight the vehicle can safely carry.
If the printed capacity is wrong, you could unknowingly load the truck beyond its safe limit. Overloading raises the risk of a crash, since the vehicle may handle, brake, or respond to steering differently than expected.
GM will mail a new B-pillar label at no cost. You can apply it yourself or take your vehicle to an authorized GMC dealer for installation, also free of charge. Owner letters were mailed on August 17, 2021. To confirm whether your vehicle is included, check your VIN for open recalls or call GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, referencing recall number N212340735.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| GMC Canyon | 2021 |
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