Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2026 Canyon.
The 2026 GMC Canyon, a midsize truck, arrives with a remarkably low owner-reported complaint count of just four, the fewest recorded across the nameplate’s history from 2004 onward. While the power train is the top complaint area and two recalls have been issued, this total stands in sharp contrast to the 318 complaints logged for the 2015 model year, positioning the 2026 Canyon as the most reliable iteration in the model’s two-decade span.
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Owner complaints about the 2026 GMC Truck Canyon dominate in one area — the power train, 2 of 4 reports (50%), well ahead of the next concern. None of this vehicle's 2 recall campaigns target the power train, so those reports read as owner-reported wear-and-tear rather than an acknowledged defect. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the power train pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.
All 4 complaints on record, top 3 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024–2026 GMC Canyon AT4X AEV vehicles. Incorrect sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software may cause a second stage passenger air bag deployment when only a first stage… Remedy: Dealers will update the SDM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 30, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's…
General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ… Remedy: Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16…
Showing 5 of 107 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| N262546590-01 | 2026-07-14 | Engine | Certain vehicles listed above, may have a condition where coolant leaks from the radiator… |
| PIT6517B | 2026-07-14 | Unknown Or Other | This PI advise dealers If U3000 is present, follow the correct service doc by Symptom… |
| PIT5966F | 2026-06-23 | Unknown Or Other | This Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still… |
| N262556930-01 | 2026-06-17 | Power Train | Certain vehicles may have a condition in which the transfer case drive chain sprocket is… |
| PIT6523 | 2026-06-10 | Unknown Or Other | This PI provides diagnostic steps for dealer technicians to verify the condition and… |
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