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2021 GMC Canyon Safety Report

Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA

The 2021 GMC Canyon has 2 recalls, 10 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.

2

Recalls

10

Complaints

★★★★★

Safety Rating

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Recalls

20V811000

SEAT BELTS

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Esc...

21V497000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 GMC Canyon vehicles. The load carrying capacity printed on the Tire and Loading Information placar...

Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

Front Crash

★★★★★

Side Crash

★★★★★

Rollover

★★★★★

Rating for: 2021 GMC Canyon PU/CC 2WD

Top Complaint Categories

POWER TRAIN
2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
BACK OVER PREVENTION
1
STEERING
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
SEAT BELTS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,LANE DEPARTURE
1
AIR BAGS,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
1

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All Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 2, 2026EXTERIOR LIGHTINGThe contact owns a 2021 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the dri...
Oct 1, 2025BACK OVER PREVENTIONThe contact owns a 2021 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while reversing, the back over preventio...
Feb 16, 2025STEERINGThe electric power steering motor stopped working while driving on the highway. The vehicle was almo...
Nov 8, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMWhile driving, a fire started inside the vehicle between the rear passenger side seat belt and the r...
Aug 6, 2024POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2021 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the ...
Feb 15, 2024SEAT BELTS,UNKNOWN OR OTHERunknown the gmc dealership refuses to repair recalls as they say, theres no recalls on the vehicle....
Dec 30, 2023POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2021 GMC Canyon. The contact stated while driving 6 MPH and going over a speed bu...
May 3, 2023UNKNOWN OR OTHER,LANE DEPARTUREThe rear camera and wire harness for the Rear Backup Camera became corroded and stopped working mont...
Oct 10, 2021AIR BAGS,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEI was involved in a MVA with another car. The other car had all their airbags deploy after they stru...
Apr 19, 2021AIR BAGSI WAS INVOLVED IN A SERIOUS FRONT END COLLISION THAT TOTALED MY VEHICLE. MY TRUCK WAS DEEMED NOT REP...