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All cars · GMC Canyon · 2018

2018 GMC Canyon. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index62100 = average car
Complaints21NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold33,492U.S. model year
Per 100K sold63complaints
Complaint rank#5 of 10among the 10 scored GMC Canyon model years (2004–2022); #1 = fewest complaints per car sold, not the YouTube rank

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 6,000 and 28,000 miles. Median 8,500, from 15 complaints with a mileage.

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Transmission & drivetrain57%
Electrical19%
Steering10%
Fuel system10%
Lights10%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
2100000

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 1

  • 18V358000 May 2018 Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump

    Defect. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.

    Risk. A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

    Remedy. GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.

Manufacturer communications 1247

GMC filed 1247 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
GMC Canyon PU/CC RWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆
GMC Canyon PU/CC 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆
GMC Canyon PU/EC RWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆
GMC Canyon PU/EC 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardOptionalOptional

Engines and drivetrains 7

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.5L 4-cylAuto 6-spdRWD20 / 26 / 22Regular$2,850
2.5L 4-cylManual 6-spdRWD20 / 26 / 22Regular$2,850
2.5L 4-cylAuto 6-spd4WD19 / 24 / 21Regular$2,950
2.8L 4-cyl turbo dieselAuto 6-spdRWD22 / 30 / 25Diesel$3,750
2.8L 4-cyl turbo dieselAuto 6-spd4WD20 / 28 / 23Diesel$4,100
3.6L 6-cylAuto 8-spdRWD18 / 25 / 20Regular$3,100
3.6L 6-cylAuto 8-spd4WD17 / 24 / 19Regular$3,300

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
20152548333,147Steering
20161656237,449Transmission & drivetrain
2017933332,106Transmission & drivetrain
2018622133,492Transmission & drivetrain
201915532,825Transmission & drivetrain
202032825,190Transmission & drivetrain
202125624,125Airbags

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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