2020 Model Year

GMC Canyon

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
13
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Severe
2

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Power Train
Jan 2026

The main issue is the transmission... It shudders. Now I have to change the oil every 10K miles on it, or it will start shuddering again. It first s...

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Oct 2025

The contact owns a 2020 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while her son was attempting to park the vehicle in a parking garage, there was a loud scr...

Electrical System
Jan 2025

The contact owns a 2020 GMC Canyon. The contact stated upon depressing the brake pedal and turning the key in the ignition switch to turn off the vehi...

Air Bags Crash
Aug 2024

The contact owned a 2020 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, he crashed into the vehicle in front. The contact stated that th...

EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE
Mar 2024

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POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 2023

The wiring in most vehicles 2020 and newer are soy/ nut based product… which squirrels, rodents and other animals can’t resist and the wiring througho...

Steering
Apr 2023

The contact owns a 2020 GMC Canyon. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle hesitated, and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. T...

Electrical System
Dec 2022

Infotainment center Reboots if phone is plug in. Radio station becomes very loud and driver is unable to control volume. Driver is now distracted from...

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
May 2022

When rolling to stop signs or red lights, the vehicle occasionally fails to downshift properly and will attempt to continue pushing the vehicle when t...

Power Train
Jul 2021

I AM THE OWNER OF A 2020 CANYON SLE THAT WAS PURCHASED IN JUNE OF 2020. THE VEHICLE HAS ABOUT 20,000 MILE ON IT CURRENTLY. I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2020 GMC Canyon has 13 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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