Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2018 GMC Canyon has 1 recall, 49 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
1
Recalls
49
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
18V358000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Ac...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2018 GMC Canyon PU/CC RWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2026 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The warning light is saying engine power reduced having to do with the DEF system |
| Feb 16, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | This is a known problem with GMC and Chevy trucks, known as the Rumble. At approximately 45mph and u... |
| Nov 12, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2018 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, t... |
| Jan 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The transmission is sluggish and jerky resulting in unpredictable and inconsistent speed control. Th... |
| Oct 29, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2018 GMC Canyon. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact att... |
| Oct 22, 2024 | ENGINE | My 2018 GMC Canyon just underwent repairs due to a crack in the head gasket. A serious issue which r... |
| May 23, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Major potential for deadly fire or explosion. Fuel tank strapped failed after forward strap bolt fel... |
| Mar 4, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | Vehicle switched out of four wheel drive while travelling up hill in snow. Resulted in a loss of tr... |
| Jan 18, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | 2 weeks ago I was driving on the highway doing 65 mile per hour and suddenly my truck started shakin... |
| Dec 1, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2018 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while driving in the snow, the 4WD funct... |
| Dec 1, 2023 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Backup lights are not working; bulbs are good. No apparent chafing/wear on wiring harness. Removed... |
| Oct 29, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | When placing the vehicle in reverse, the infotainment screen goes to full brightness on the reverse ... |
| Oct 14, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission developed shutter/shimmy when shifting gears especially at lower speeds. Took truck to... |
| Jun 24, 2023 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | The contact owns a 2018 GMC Canyon. The contact stated while driving 60-65 MPH, the message “Bad Exh... |
| Jun 19, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Truck started vibrating we took it it for diagnostic services & the results were a failing torque co... |
| Jun 8, 2023 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES | Transmission shifting really hard, has problem shifting from low gear shaking when brakes are applie... |
| Apr 16, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I was traveling on a two lane highway, a semi in front of me and a truck behind me. A warning messag... |
| Oct 13, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Key sticks in ignition on accessory and cannot be removed. Service Bulletin generated by GMC. Avail... |
| Sep 23, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | “Engine power reduced” service message “Stabilitrack” service message “4x4” service message Vehicle... |
| Sep 4, 2022 | ENGINE | At age 4 years and mileage 40,000 the engine oil coolant lines failed, causing a loss of oil. Becau... |