Used Car Checklists

Used GMC Canyon: Inspection checklist

Pick the model year you are going to see. Each sheet lists the checks for the problems owners reported on that year, in the order you would do them at the car. Owners filed 371 complaints across these 8 years; the 2024 drew the most.

GMC Canyon

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Problems that follow the Canyon from year to year

Each of these is a top-three complaint area in at least two model years. Darker cells mean more complaints that year. Whatever year you are looking at, give these extra time.

Area20182019202020212022202320242025Total
Electrical93261623261
Transmission2465233245
Steering363517
Engine25916

Canyon generations and updates

First years of a new generation and mid-cycle updates are marked. Each year links to its checklist.

  1. Third generation

    2023–2024

  2. Second generation

    2015–2022

    2020 update: New front fascia design; Updated technology features

Mileages where Canyon problems start

From owner reports for each model year, lowest mileage first. Compare these with the odometer of the car you are seeing.

Typical mileageProblemYear
20–600 milesHeadlight flicker2024
2,251–2,800 milesFalse automatic emergency braking2023
10,000–40,000 milesUpper radiator hose coolant leak2024
15,000–21,000 milesWarped rotors, uneven pad wear2024
18,000–38,000 milesKey stuck in ignition2018
25,000–35,000 milesTransmission shudder and harsh shifts2018
28,708–35,000 milesUpper radiator hose coolant leak2023

Every Canyon recall to confirm

11 recalls cover the Canyonyears on this site. Open a campaign number for NHTSA's full notice. 1 campaign spans more than one model year.

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