2020 GMC Canyon Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Canyon years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 16th of 21 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 GMC Canyon. That ranks 16th out of 21 Canyon model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (6 complaints, 43%), typically at around 13,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 14owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2020 GMC Canyon problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 6 | 43% | 13,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 21% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 21% | 13,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 7% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 7% | 774 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 7% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 7% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 7% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 7% | 63,432 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 7% | 13,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2020 GMC Canyon recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2020 GMC Canyon.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Truck feels like it is going over rumble strips when accelerating. There is a NTHSA bulletin for this. 21-NA-047
The main issue is the transmission... It shudders. Now I have to change the oil every 10K miles on it, or it will start shuddering again. It first started when the truck had 50K or a little more miles in it. The issue was resolved, I thought... Then it did it again at 69K (Just out of the…
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…
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…
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Other GMC Canyon years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Canyon | 8 | 2 |
| 2025 Canyon | 8 | 2 |
| 2024 Canyon | 206 | 3 |
| 2023 Canyon | 62 | 3 |
| 2022 Canyon | 27 | 1 |
| 2021 Canyon | 12 | 2 |
| 2020 | 14 | 0 |
| 2019 Canyon | 17 | 0 |
| 2018 Canyon | 52 | 1 |
| 2017 Canyon | 66 | 1 |
| 2016 Canyon | 270 | 4 |
| 2015 Canyon | 303 | 8 |
| 2012 Canyon | 23 | 2 |
| 2011 Canyon | 12 | 5 |
| 2010 Canyon | 8 | 2 |
| 2009 Canyon | 27 | 3 |
| 2008 Canyon | 38 | 2 |
| 2007 Canyon | 42 | 3 |
| 2006 Canyon | 48 | 4 |
| 2005 Canyon | 113 | 3 |
| 2004 Canyon | 80 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2020 GMC Canyon?
Owners most often report power train, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2020 GMC Canyon?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2020 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 2020 has far fewer 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.