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2018 GMC CanyonProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 53 owner complaints about the 2018 GMC Canyon, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 18V-358 the manufacturer reports only 97% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 19, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 GMC Canyon has problems
53 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
27Power train1 crash/fire/injury
10Electrical system
6Engine
4Steering
4Fuel/propulsion system
3Service brakes
3Exterior lighting
2Vehicle speed control
2Seat belts
76 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 27 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 10 | 0 |
| Engine | 6 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 7 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2018 GMC Canyon recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with GMC.
Best & worst years
2018 vs. every other Canyon year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Canyon median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2018 GMC Canyon safety ratings
2018 GMC Canyon PU/CC RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
- Rollover: 3 stars (21.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What Canyon owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
On many occasions, over several years of ownership, ''NEW in 2018, the trans has had violent shift Problems. I could only find 1, ONE instance where a person was "injured'' by ANY of the GM 8L transmissions. My neck is hurting Now. I'm compelled to do this for Others who been Scammed by GM as they…
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 strip and the back end is slipping. This causes the steering wheel and truck to shake. It could result in the loss of control if it gets too bad. I took…
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 traction and started skidding. The "Service 4WD" message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was determined that a chip inside of the…
Own a 2018 Canyon?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.