2018 Model Year

GMC Canyon

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
48
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Severe
1

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Power Train
Feb 2026

This is a known problem with GMC and Chevy trucks, known as the Rumble. At approximately 45mph and up, the truck feels like it’s going over rumble str...

Power Train
Feb 2026

The contact owns a 2018 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while driving in the snow, the 4WD function became inoperable, and the vehicle lost tracti...

Power Train
Dec 2025

The contact owns a 2018 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from th...

Power Train
Jan 2025

The transmission is sluggish and jerky resulting in unpredictable and inconsistent speed control. The vehicle is available for inspection, if requeste...

Engine
Dec 2024

My 2018 GMC Canyon just underwent repairs due to a crack in the head gasket. A serious issue which resulted in having to take said GMC Canyon to a mec...

Electrical System
Nov 2024

The contact owns a 2018 GMC Canyon. The contact stated while parking the vehicle, the ignition key was difficult to remove from the ignition cylinder....

Electrical System
Oct 2024

The contact owns a 2018 GMC Canyon. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact attempted to remove the key fob from the ignition, an...

Power Train Crash
Oct 2024

Vehicle switched out of four wheel drive while travelling up hill in snow. Resulted in a loss of traction and sliding downhill until it collided with...

POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jun 2024

Major potential for deadly fire or explosion. Fuel tank strapped failed after forward strap bolt fell out of threaded cross member where fastened in f...

Power Train
Jun 2024

Transmission developed shutter/shimmy when shifting gears especially at lower speeds. Took truck to dealer and they diagnosed that the torque convert...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2018 GMC Canyon has 48 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Power Train. 1 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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