Chevrolet Silverado vs GMC Canyon
For 2005–2021 models, the Chevrolet Silverado has 15.8 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 28.0 for the GMC Canyon. Below: what each one’s owners report most, when it shows up, and what it costs to fix.
Both rates cover the same model years (2005–2021), counting each complaint once and dividing by US sales, so the more popular vehicle isn’t penalized for being popular. Years too new to judge are left out. How this is calculated.
Chevrolet Silverado
15.8 complaints per 10,000 sold
44% fewer than the GMC Canyon
- Complaints
- 12,644
- Sold
- 8,023,047
- Recall campaigns
- 77
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 0
Most complaints: 2008. Fewest: 2005–2006 and 2012. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 70,000 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 60,000 mi
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Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings)
Typically around 78,000 mi
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Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting
Typically around 35,000 mi
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Master cylinder and booster
Typically around 54,000 mi
GMC Canyon
28.0 complaints per 10,000 sold
1.8× the Chevrolet Silverado’s rate
- Complaints
- 969
- Sold
- 346,641
- Recall campaigns
- 18
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 1
Most complaints: 2015–2016. Fewest: 2010 and 2019–2021. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 51,012 mi
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Electric power steering motor and module
Typically around 63,432 mi · repair $750–$2,230
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Power steering pump, rack and lines
Typically around 69,350 mi · repair $750–$2,230
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Wiring harness, grounds and connectors
Typically around 50,000 mi
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Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting
Typically around 13,000 mi
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Chevrolet Silverado or the GMC Canyon?
For 2005–2021 models, the Chevrolet Silverado has 15.8 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the GMC Canyon has 28.0, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Chevrolet Silverado?
The most-reported problem on the Chevrolet Silverado is airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 70,000 miles.
What is the most common problem on the GMC Canyon?
The most-reported problem on the GMC Canyon is body control and other modules, typically around 51,012 miles.
Which Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Canyon years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Chevrolet Silverado: 2008; GMC Canyon: 2015–2016.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, recalls and investigations; US sales from public industry figures; repair costs from book labor hours and parts pricing at national rates. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. Problem lists cover each vehicle’s full history. This is not a recommendation to buy or avoid either vehicle.