2015 GMC Canyon Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 22, 2026 · 303 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Canyon years
Far more complaints than other years 1st of 21 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
4 out of 5 stars

Owners have filed 303 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 GMC Canyon. That is the most of any Canyon model year in the database (21 years). The most reported problem area is steering (226 complaints, 75%), typically at around 67,764 miles. Complaints mention 7 crashes, 4 fires, 4 injuries. There are 8 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

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Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2015 GMC Canyon problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Steering226 · ~67,764 mi
Power Train38 · ~13,066 mi
Electronic Stability Control (esc)36 · ~61,750 mi
Electrical System32 · ~35,000 mi
Unknown or Other14 · ~10,000 mi
Engine13 · ~31,000 mi
Service Brakes8 · ~12,000 mi
Air Bags7 · ~52,000 mi
Visibility/wiper6 · ~5,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion System5 · ~18,575 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Steering problems22675%67,764“steering assist” (19%)$1,400
Power Train3813%13,066——
Electronic Stability Control (esc)3612%61,750——
Electrical System3211%35,000——
Unknown or Other145%10,000——
Engine134%31,000——
Service Brakes83%12,000——
Air Bags72%52,000——
Visibility/wiper62%5,000——
Fuel/propulsion System52%18,575——
Exterior Lighting31%4,500——
Wheels31%106——
Seats21%———
Service Brakes, Hydraulic21%137,000——
Structure21%58——
Suspension21%74,361——
Traction Control System21%78,853——
Engine and Engine Cooling10%110,407——
Vehicle Speed Control10%99,294——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2019, with 58 complaints
2015: 182015182016: 242016242017: 172017172018: 242018242019: 582019582020: 522020522021: 232021232022: 302022302023: 112023112024: 192024192025: 172025172026: 10202610

n = 303 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2015 GMC Canyon recalls (8)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

Steering:electric power assist systemMar 25, 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V213000 · 60,681 vehicles

Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles. The power steering assist may be lost due to a poor electrical connection within the steering gear assembly.

Risk: A loss of power steering, particularly at lower speeds increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace steering gear torque sensor cover assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N202325410.

Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pumpMay 31, 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V358000 · 895 vehicles

Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.

Risk: A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.

Air bags:frontalOct 5, 2017 · NHTSA campaign 17V621000 · 16 vehicles

Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado, and 2016 Chevrolet Volt vehicles. The driver's frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash.

Risk: An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in a crash.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17387.

Steering:electric power assist systemFeb 1, 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V054000 · 2,988 vehicles

Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured January 6, 2015, to March 17, 2015, and 2015 GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured January 6, 2015, to March 19, 2015. A poor electrical connection within the steering gear connector may cause a loss of power steering assist.

Risk: A loss or reduction in power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear torque sensor cover assembly, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15595.

Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliperMay 12, 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V278000 · 24,380 vehicles

Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado, and GMC Canyon trucks manufactured January 6, 2014, to December 24, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience the front brake calipers leaking brake fluid. This is due to air pockets, an imperfection in the metal caliper body.

Risk: If the vehicle experiences a brake fluid leak it can increase the stopping distance, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the front-brake calipers if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 9, 2015. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14888.

SeatsMay 8, 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V267000 · 49,980 vehicles

Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon trucks manufactured January 6, 2014, to April 1, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the hooks that secure the driver's and/or front passenger's seat frame may not have been properly attached to the vehicle body during assembly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."

Risk: If the seat-frame attachment hooks are not secured properly, the seat may not be adequately anchored to the vehicle, and in the event of a crash, the seat occupant could be at an increased risk of an injury.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats, correcting their installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 2, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15150.

Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator moduleMar 18, 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V157000 · 40 vehicles

Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured September 15, 2014, to January 21, 2015, and 2015 GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured October 3, 2014, to December 9, 2014. The affected vehicles have a front driver air bag inflator that may be misaligned to the air bag module backplate. This can cause the inflator to separate from the backplate during a deployment.

Risk: If the inflator separates from the back plate in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, this may cause the air bag or steering wheel components to separate and be propelled into the interior compartment, potentially seriously injuring the driver or other occupants. Additionally, the air bag may fail to properly inflate, increasing the risk of injury to the driver.

Fix: GM has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the driver air bag module inflator for proper alignment, replacing the air bag, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15037.

Air bagsOct 9, 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V645000 · 2,283 vehicles

Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured January 6, 2014, to October 1, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the driver air bag connections may have been wired incorrectly. This could reverse the deployment sequence and disrupt the deployment timing of the driver air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Risk: If the driver air bag does not deploy as designed, there is an increased risk of driver injury in the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM), free of charge. The recall began on October 6, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet) or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14690.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Loss of Power Steering Assist (RQ19001) — opened May 9, 2019, closed May 28, 2021, led to recall 21V213000.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

lost power steering

Steering · received Sep 22, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11766158

The contact owns a 2015 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the "Power Steering Assist Lost" message displayed, and the steering wheel became stiff and difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was parked, and upon restarting the engine, the failure…

Steering · received Sep 16, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11764628

Power steering and stabalink malfunction causing a radom and very dangerous complete power steering failure. GM was forced to do two recalls for this failure, one in 2016 and another in 2021 but they excluded any Canyon made after May of 2015. The recall should include these as well because their…

Steering · received Jul 24, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11752646

Was driving my truck and would randomly lose power steering while driving. When the power steering cut out it would jerk the steering wheel to the left a little bit and if I pulled over and turned the key off and turned it back on, it would reset and start working until it happened again, which…

Steering · received Jun 23, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11745850

Driving I15 and went to take my exit and the power steering went out and I almost rolled the truck now the eps won’t even come on. There needs to be a recall for my vin like there is for all other trucks that year. There was no warning just shut off immediately if my wife was driving she…

Electrical System · received Jun 6, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11742455

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2015 GMC Canyon?

Owners most often report steering, power train, electronic stability control (esc) problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 226 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2015 GMC Canyon?

Yes, 8 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2015 GMC Canyon a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Canyon model years, the 2015 has far more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.