Does the 2025 GMC Canyon have recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2025 GMC Canyon, including Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual; Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. Recalls are matched by model year, so check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common 2025 GMC Canyon problems?

Owners filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are service brakes (3), electrical system (2), forward collision avoidance (2), vehicle speed control (1).

How much does a 2025 GMC Canyon cost to own for 5 years?

About $49,016 over 5 years ($817/month) at an estimated $28,750 purchase price and 12,000 miles a year, including depreciation, insurance, fuel, maintenance, repairs, loan interest and taxes. Run a VIN report to personalize it.

2025 GMC Canyon

The 2025 GMC Canyon earns a strong Throttlebook Ownership Score of 74/100. Expect about $49,016 to own it for five years, or $817 a month. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns that may apply, so check the exact VIN at nhtsa.gov before you buy. Owners have filed 8 complaints.

Recalls: 2
Complaints: 8
5-yr cost: $49k
MPG (EPA): 20

Strong

Ownership Score

2025 GMC Canyon vs nearby years

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2 recalls may apply

For the 2025 GMC Canyon. NHTSA matches recalls by model and year — confirm by VIN.

What's wrong: 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, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Protection.”
Risk: Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: 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, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N252540430. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 26, 2026.

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Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.

5-year cost to own

Estimated $28,750 price, 20% down, 6.35% APR for 60 months (Experian avg.), 12,000 mi/yr.

$49,016

$817/month · $0.82/mile

Depreciation	$10,634
Insurance (national avg.)	$12,750
Fuel / charging	$10,050
Maintenance	$7,000
Repairs	$1,500
Loan interest	$4,257
Taxes & fees	$2,825

Estimate, not financial advice. How we calculate.

Owner complaints & safety

What real owners reported to NHTSA for this model year.

8 complaints

Service Brakes3
Electrical System2
Unknown Or Other2
Forward Collision Avoidance2
Vehicle Speed Control1
Engine1

Complaint counts scale with how many were sold; compare against similar models.

NHTSA crash-test stars

Overall: 4 out of 5 stars
Frontal: 4 out of 5 stars
Side: 5 out of 5 stars
Rollover: 3 out of 5 stars

Rated as: 2025 GMC Canyon PU/CC 4WD

What to check on a used 2025 GMC Canyon

Ordered by what owners of this model year reported most. Reports are not proof of a defect.

Brakes
- Press the pedal firmly: it should feel solid, not sink or pulse.
- Listen for grinding or squealing when stopping.
Driver-assist systems
- Ask if the systems work as designed and if any warnings stay on.
- Test the backup camera and parking sensors if fitted.
Electrical and lights
- Test every window, lock, light and wiper.
- Watch for warning lights that stay on after start-up.

If anything in a safety area feels wrong (brakes, steering, airbags, tires), stop driving and get it inspected before you buy or drive it further. Paste a VIN above for the full printable checklist.

Common 2025 GMC Canyon problems

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FAQ

Is the 2025 GMC Canyon a good car to buy?: The 2025 GMC Canyon earns a strong Throttlebook Ownership Score of 74/100. Expect about $49,016 to own it for five years, or $817 a month. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns that may apply, so check the exact VIN at nhtsa.gov before you buy. Owners have filed 8 complaints.
Does the 2025 GMC Canyon have recalls?: NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2025 GMC Canyon, including Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual; Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. Recalls are matched by model year, so check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common 2025 GMC Canyon problems?: Owners filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are service brakes (3), electrical system (2), forward collision avoidance (2), vehicle speed control (1).
How much does a 2025 GMC Canyon cost to own for 5 years?: About $49,016 over 5 years ($817/month) at an estimated $28,750 purchase price and 12,000 miles a year, including depreciation, insurance, fuel, maintenance, repairs, loan interest and taxes. Run a VIN report to personalize it.

Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP ratings; EPA fueleconomy.gov. Data refreshed weekly. Complaint counts scale with sales volume.