2024 GMC Canyon Exterior Lighting Problems
Owners have filed 159 complaints with NHTSA about exterior lighting problems on the 2024 GMC Canyon, 77% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 163 miles. The words owners use most often: “headlights flicker” (34% of reports).
- 159exterior lighting complaints
- 163median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 39%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Headlights flicker: mentioned in 54 of 159 complaints (34%)
- Every minutes: mentioned in 16 of 159 complaints (10%)
- Think flashing: mentioned in 13 of 159 complaints (8%)
- Oncoming drivers: mentioned in 12 of 159 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do exterior lighting problems happen?
Based on 4 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 159 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
GMC Canyon exterior lighting complaints by model year
| Model year | Exterior Lighting complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Canyon | 159 | 77% | 163 |
| 2023 Canyon | 5 | 8% | — |
| 2022 Canyon | 1 | 4% | — |
| 2021 Canyon | 1 | 8% | 36,121 |
| 2020 Canyon | 1 | 7% | — |
| 2018 Canyon | 3 | 6% | 30,000 |
| 2016 Canyon | 1 | 0% | 2,900 |
| 2015 Canyon | 3 | 1% | 4,500 |
| 2012 Canyon | 1 | 4% | 39,000 |
| 2011 Canyon | 2 | 17% | 36,773 |
| 2009 Canyon | 2 | 7% | — |
| 2008 Canyon | 4 | 11% | 72,000 |
| 2007 Canyon | 5 | 12% | 25,000 |
| 2006 Canyon | 5 | 10% | 40,614 |
| 2005 Canyon | 11 | 10% | 51,625 |
| 2004 Canyon | 8 | 10% | 73,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Exterior lighting:headlights
Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 GMC Canyon vehicles. The headlights may flicker while driving and while the vehicle is in park. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Headlights flickering can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace a module in the headlight, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2024. Owners can contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N242468880.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The dealer did not fix the recall item on my truck as posted here. The dealers service department confirmed with me on multiple occasions that the recall was not fixed as annotated, but since the dealer was paid for the recall (because it was posted to the system) I am still on a waiting list for…
While addressing the Headlamp Flicker recall N242468880 another problem was caused. The Drivers side headlamp is always on high-beam There is no way to turn it off. I have had two incidents where oncoming traffic has crossed the double yellow line. The dealer states that the entire headlight mist…
When the right turn signal cancels after completing a right turn, the left turn signal activates, flashing 3 times. This appears to be the result of a defective design with the turn signal level. The dealer has acknowledged the problem and has stated that there is a bulletin from GM from several…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2024 GMC Canyons have exterior lighting problems?
No. NHTSA has 159 owner complaints about exterior lighting for the 2024 GMC Canyon (77% of the 206 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2024 GMC Canyon exterior lighting?
Yes: 1 safety recall list exterior lighting. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do exterior lighting problems start?
The median reported mileage is 163 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about exterior lighting problems on the 2024 GMC Canyon?
The most frequent phrase is “headlights flicker”, in 54 of 159 complaints, followed by “every minutes” (16).
See all 2024 GMC Canyon problems or exterior lighting problems across all Canyon years.