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
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...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2021 GMC Canyon PU/CC 2WD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The contact owns a 2021 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the dri... |
| Oct 1, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2021 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while reversing, the back over preventio... |
| Feb 16, 2025 | STEERING | The electric power steering motor stopped working while driving on the highway. The vehicle was almo... |
| Nov 8, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | While driving, a fire started inside the vehicle between the rear passenger side seat belt and the r... |
| Aug 6, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2021 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the ... |
| Feb 15, 2024 | SEAT BELTS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | unknown the gmc dealership refuses to repair recalls as they say, theres no recalls on the vehicle.... |
| Dec 30, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2021 GMC Canyon. The contact stated while driving 6 MPH and going over a speed bu... |
| May 3, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,LANE DEPARTURE | The rear camera and wire harness for the Rear Backup Camera became corroded and stopped working mont... |
| Oct 10, 2021 | AIR BAGS,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | I was involved in a MVA with another car. The other car had all their airbags deploy after they stru... |
| Apr 19, 2021 | AIR BAGS | I WAS INVOLVED IN A SERIOUS FRONT END COLLISION THAT TOTALED MY VEHICLE. MY TRUCK WAS DEEMED NOT REP... |