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All cars · GMC Canyon · 2021

2021 GMC Canyon. Advanced data.

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

Lemon Index25100 = average car
Complaints6NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold24,125U.S. model year
Per 100K sold25complaints
Complaint rank#2 of 10among the 10 scored GMC Canyon model years (2004–2022); #1 = fewest complaints per car sold, not the YouTube rank

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Airbags33%
Automatic emergency braking17%
Lane assist17%
Transmission & drivetrain17%
Seat belts17%

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

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
621201

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 2

  • 21V497000 Jul 2021 Equipment / Other / Labels

    Defect. 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.

  • 20V811000 Dec 2020 Seat Belts

    Defect. 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 Escalade and Escalade ESV and Chevrolet Blazer, Camaro, Colorado, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500, Suburban and Tahoe vehicles. Incorrect bolts may have been used at one or more fastening locations to secure the seat belts to the vehicle. If an incorrect bolt was used, the seat belt may not be properly attached to the vehicle.

    Risk. If a seat belt assembly is not properly attached to the vehicle, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy. GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8785, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202322230.

Manufacturer communications 748

GMC filed 748 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • This preliminary information shows how to inspect for and correct a rattle from the rear seat…
  • This informational bulletin provides information on Transmission Adaptive Functions and…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
GMC Canyon PU/CC 2WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆
GMC Canyon PU/EC 2WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆
GMC Canyon PU/CC 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆
GMC Canyon PU/EC 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardOptionalOptional

Engines and drivetrains 6

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.5L 4-cylAuto 6-spdRWD19 / 25 / 22Regular$2,850
2.5L 4-cylAuto 6-spd4WD19 / 24 / 21Regular$2,950
2.8L 4-cyl turbo dieselAuto 6-spdRWD20 / 30 / 23Diesel$4,100
2.8L 4-cyl turbo dieselAuto 6-spd4WD19 / 28 / 22Diesel$4,300
3.6L 6-cylAuto 8-spdRWD18 / 25 / 21Regular$2,950
3.6L 6-cylAuto 8-spd4WD16 / 22 / 18Regular$3,450

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
2018622133,492Transmission & drivetrain
201915532,825Transmission & drivetrain
202032825,190Transmission & drivetrain
202125624,125Airbags
2022521827,819Electrical
20232326222,458Automatic emergency braking
202462520638,215Lights

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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