The best and worst GMC Canyon years, by the numbers
Short answer: among GMC Canyons old enough to judge (2005–2021), the 2010 and 2019–2021 have the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold. The 2015–2016 have the most.
We counted every owner complaint filed with the federal government (NHTSA) for each model year and divided by how many were sold that year, so a year that sold more doesn’t look worse just for being popular. Years newer than 2021 are shown but not ranked — they haven’t been on the road long enough. How this is calculated.
Years with the most complaints
2015 GMC Canyon · 100.1 per 10,000 sold (5.7× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Power steering pump, rack and lines, typically around 75,000 miles; then electric power steering motor and module.
2016 GMC Canyon · 71.3 per 10,000 sold (4.0× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Electric power steering motor and module, typically around 70,263 miles; then power steering pump, rack and lines.
Years with the fewest complaints
2010 GMC Canyon · 10.0 per 10,000 sold (0.6× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: AWD/4WD engagement, actuators and couplers, typically around 10,000 miles.
2019 GMC Canyon · 4.9 per 10,000 sold (0.3× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting, typically around 500 miles.
2020 GMC Canyon · 5.6 per 10,000 sold (0.3× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting, typically around 13,000 miles.
2021 GMC Canyon · 4.6 per 10,000 sold (0.3× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 10,000 miles.
Every year: complaints per 10,000 sold
Typical GMC Canyon year: 17.7 per 10,000 sold.
Complaints are counted once each, even when an owner lists several parts. Sales are US units sold in the calendar year, a close stand-in for the model year.
Common questions
What is the worst year for the GMC Canyon?
Among GMC Canyons old enough to judge (2005–2021), the 2015 has the most owner complaints per 10,000 sold: 100.1, about 5.7× a typical GMC Canyon year. The 2016 also stands out.
What is the best year for the GMC Canyon?
The 2021 has the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold among GMC Canyons from 2005–2021: 4.6, against 17.7 for a typical year. The 2010 and 2019–2020 are also well below typical.
What goes wrong on the 2015 GMC Canyon?
The most-reported problem on the 2015 GMC Canyon is power steering pump, rack and lines, typically around 75,000 miles.
Why aren't the newest GMC Canyon years ranked?
The 2022–2026 haven't been on the road long enough. Newer cars have fewer complaints mainly because they're newer, so ranking them would flatter them.
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Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; US sales from public industry figures. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. This is not an inspection and not a recommendation to buy or avoid any vehicle.