The Lemon Index
20243rd generation
Too new: partial score · still collecting complaintsThe 2025 GMC Canyon hasn't finished its 3-year window yet. This counts every owner complaint filed so far (through October 2026) and compares it with other 2025 cars, which have had the same time on the road. It can change as more owners file.
Not enough data. Only 8 complaints in its first 3 years: too few to score.
8 owner complaints, first 3 years 16–20 mpg combined, EPA
Similar cars, same year
Engines & versions
When problems show up
No complaints for this year listed a mileage, so we can't say when problems show up.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recalls 26V114000 (equipment) and 25V856000 (airbags) done? Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- NHTSA has an open investigation into electronic brake module component failure. Has this car had that problem?
- Do the brakes feel even, with no ABS or brake warning light? When were the pads and brake fluid last done?
- Has it ever braked hard for no reason? Ask whether the safety-system software was updated.
- Do all the lights, screens and power features work? Has the battery, alternator or any wiring been replaced?
- GMC sent dealers 285 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “This preliminary information conveys the possibility of a noise from the brake system”?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and GMC's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 8 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
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Problems GMC told dealers about
GMC sent dealers 285 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- This preliminary information conveys the possibility of a noise from the brake system
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 2
- Equipment · recall issued 2026 New: most likely still open
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- Airbags · recall issued 2025 New: most likely still open
Incorrect sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software may cause a second stage passenger air bag deployment when only a first stage is intended.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Government investigations
- OpenElectronic brake module component failure2026
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMC Canyon PU/CC 4WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| GMC Canyon PU/CC RWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| GMC Canyon AT4X AEV PU/CC 4WD | not rated | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | not rated |
Fuel cost and engines
About $3,000–$3,750 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 2.7L 4-cyl.
Every GMC Canyon year. 2025 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average, too new (2023+: a partial score, marked “partial”) or too few complaints to score.
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Is the 2025 GMC Canyon reliable?
There isn't enough data to score it: owners filed only 8 complaints in its first 3 years.
What are the most common 2025 GMC Canyon problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are brakes (38%), automatic emergency braking (25%) and electrical (25%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2025 GMC Canyon have?
2 safety recalls (latest: equipment). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2025 GMC Canyon get?
16 to 20 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2025 GMC Canyon safe?
NHTSA gave it 4 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2025 GMC Canyon have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2025 GMC Canyon cost in fuel a year?
About $3,000 to $3,750 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2025 GMC Canyon have?
2.7L 4-cyl.
What GMC Canyon year is better than the 2025?
Nearby, the 2022 drew fewer owner complaints per car sold (about half as many complaints as the average car). Across every year, 2019 drew the fewest.
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works