2019 GMC CanyonProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 17 owner complaints about the 2019 GMC Canyon, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 29, 2026. Updated daily.
Where the 2019 GMC Canyon has problems
17 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 7 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 1 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 1 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2019 GMC Canyon recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2019 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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- Caution
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- Not rated
2019 GMC Canyon safety ratings
2019 GMC Canyon PU/CC RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 3 stars (21.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
What Canyon owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2019 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal sound coming from underneath the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was determined that both rear tires needed to be…
Transmission shifting issues. The transmission will shift very slowly (engine revs high and vehicle lurches) when driving the truck each morning. I reported the issue to the dealership within 0ne month of purchasing the truck in 2019 and again in 2024. The dealership stated there is nothing wrong…
Formal Complaint to NHTSA: 2019 GMC Canyon Transmission Issue To Whom It May Concern at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA): I am writing to formally report a recurring and dangerous transmission issue in my 2019 GMC Canyon, and to request that NHTSA open an investigation…
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