2020 GMC Canyon Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2020 GMC Canyon. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

POWER TRAIN
5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3
ENGINE
3
AIR BAGS
1
1crashes1injuries
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS
1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
STEERING
1
Total complaints19

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The contact owns a 2020 gmc canyon. The contact stated that while her son was attempting to park the vehicle in a parking garage, there was a loud screeching sound coming from the vehicle while depressing the brake pedal. The contact's son used excessive force to depress the brake pedal, and an…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · reported 2025-10-01

“The contact owns a 2020 gmc canyon. The contact stated that while her son was attempting to park the vehicle in a parking garage, there was a loud screeching sound coming from the vehicle while depressing the brake pedal. The contact's son used excessive force to depress the brake pedal, and an…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · reported 2025-10-01

“The contact owns a 2020 gmc canyon. The contact stated upon depressing the brake pedal and turning the key in the ignition switch to turn off the vehicle, the key failed to turn to the off position and remained stuck. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that upon turning the…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2024-12-15

“The contact owned a 2020 gmc canyon. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, he crashed into the vehicle in front. The contact stated that the vehicle was switching lanes abruptly, and did not have enough time to slow down or stop. No warning lights were illuminated on the vehicle. The…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2023-12-18

“The wiring in most vehicles 2020 and newer are soy/ nut based product… which squirrels, rodents and other animals can’t resist and the wiring throughout the vehicle is being chewed this all makes all models all manufacturers… there is also problems with the 8 speed transmission that shutters…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2023-11-20

“The wiring in most vehicles 2020 and newer are soy/ nut based product… which squirrels, rodents and other animals can’t resist and the wiring throughout the vehicle is being chewed this all makes all models all manufacturers… there is also problems with the 8 speed transmission that shutters…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2023-11-20

“See attached document for complaint”

ENGINE · reported 2023-10-19

“See attached document for complaint”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS · reported 2023-10-19
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2020 GMC Canyon as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.