2022 GMC Canyon Owner Complaints
Complaint Summary
The 2022 GMC Canyon has 30 reported complaints.
- Top issues involve steering and electrical system.
Reliability Score
Reliability Score
Based on 30 complaints
Most Frequent Issues
STEERING
6 20%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
6 20%
POWER TRAIN
3 10%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3 10%
STRUCTURE:BODY
2 6.7%
Quick Insights
The top category is STEERING, accounting for 20% of all complaints.
Owners have reported issues across 14 distinct vehicle systems.
Note: Complaint data reflects owner reports and may not always indicate a verified defect. Compare with Recalls and TSBs for a complete picture.
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What owners keep reporting on the 2022 GMC Canyon
The 2022 GMC Canyon has 30 owner complaints in this dataset. STEERING is the most common complaint category, representing about 20% of the reports shown here.
Most common complaint categories
The top complaint groups for the 2022 GMC Canyon are STEERING (6), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (6), POWER TRAIN (3).
Are these complaints a serious red flag?
Potentially. 20 complaint reports involve higher-attention systems like brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components, which is enough to justify a focused inspection.
What should buyers inspect on a used 2022 GMC Canyon?
Start with the top complaint systems, compare them against the recall report, then inspect service records for evidence that those same areas were already repaired or monitored.
Detailed Complaint Log
Showing 14 of 14 systems
STEERING
6 Reports20% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Canyon. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle started to shake and vibrate from the front tires. Additionally, the steering wheel and steering column were also vibrating. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to a local dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 2,000.
5/11/2022
The truck smokes constantly, dash board faulty frame has a problem I suspect the engine head gasket is blown radio constantly needs adjusting seats look as if they may be separating from the floor terrible fuel consumption gear shift sticks and more and battery charging problem
1/29/2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
6 Reports20% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
The truck smokes constantly, dash board faulty frame has a problem I suspect the engine head gasket is blown radio constantly needs adjusting seats look as if they may be separating from the floor terrible fuel consumption gear shift sticks and more and battery charging problem
1/29/2024
Service Power Steering, Drive with care warning comes on, vehicle looses all power steering. First time it happen was around November 2023. This will happen randomly, at various speeds, sometimes going straight, sometimes turning. Power steering will come back after a few minutes sometimes, a few times vehicle had to be turned off for a hour, but was out for over 3 days one time. During that incident we ran OBD scanner, C0800 code was showing for Power Steering Control Module, recommended repair was the replace battery, even though the battery was good. We went ahead and replaced the battery anyways, issue was not immediately resolved but after running the truck for an hour and then going for a test drive power steering returned a mile down the road. That was around May 11th. Issue hadnât returned until today, June 22nd where itâs went on and off a handful of time before totally loosing power steering for over 5 hours now. 2015 model years had an issue the power steering rack wiring, dealer said they assume it could be same issue. Connections to the steering rack where check and corrosion was found but they wonât fix because itâs not a recall even though itâs the same corrosion issue the 2015 models had.
6/30/2024
POWER TRAIN
3 Reports10% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
Vehicle doors are uneven. Crooked. Headlights/taillights get foggy to the point where you cannot see the lights. Doors wont shut properly. Powertrain issues. Vibration after certain speeds. Transmission delays gear switching. Transmission kicking and banging. Exhaust has a hole in it. I can provide more videos details via the email if possible.
2/16/2023
8 Speed auto transmission slipping on first gear. Truck was serviced on 2 attempts with know resolution and still currant.
4/4/2024
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3 Reports10% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
The fuel gauge on the vehicle does not appear to read accurately. The distance to empty reading varies on every refuel regardless if the same amount of fuel is filled in the vehicle. I believe this is a safety issue because a driver can run out of gas causing an accident due to inaccurate fuel gauge readings. Iâve taken to the dealership and have been told they cannot reproduce the complaint and it remains defective. Iâm hoping if others experience the same complaint then a recall may be activated.
10/28/2024
The ECU electric control model has now burned up 3 times and the dealership just keeps replacing it the only thing they keep saying not to fill up the gas tank all the way? The gas gauge just goes dead
12/25/2024
STRUCTURE:BODY
2 Reports7% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
Rear extended door ajar dashboard icon and dome light turns on while driving. This is corrected by closing hard the rear extended door before driving the automobile.
11/5/2022
Vehicle doors are uneven. Crooked. Headlights/taillights get foggy to the point where you cannot see the lights. Doors wont shut properly. Powertrain issues. Vibration after certain speeds. Transmission delays gear switching. Transmission kicking and banging. Exhaust has a hole in it. I can provide more videos details via the email if possible.
2/16/2023
ENGINE
2 Reports7% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
The truck smokes constantly, dash board faulty frame has a problem I suspect the engine head gasket is blown radio constantly needs adjusting seats look as if they may be separating from the floor terrible fuel consumption gear shift sticks and more and battery charging problem
1/29/2024
Error code p0494 conducted upon check engine light coming on.
12/25/2024
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 Report3% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
Vehicle doors are uneven. Crooked. Headlights/taillights get foggy to the point where you cannot see the lights. Doors wont shut properly. Powertrain issues. Vibration after certain speeds. Transmission delays gear switching. Transmission kicking and banging. Exhaust has a hole in it. I can provide more videos details via the email if possible.
2/16/2023
AIR BAGS
1 Report3% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while driving at 45â50 MPH, he was blinded by the sun and crashed into the rear of a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. The air bags did not deploy. The contact noticed that the service air bag message was displayed on his app after the crash. The contact sustained injuries to his head and cervical spine, and medical attention was provided. A police report was filed. There was no reported fire. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 14,000.
5/24/2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
1 Report3% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
The contact owns a 2022 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the contact became aware of a failure by removing the key from the ignition. The contact stated that in 15 to 20 minutes he was able to remove the key. The contact had to restart the vehicle several times and switch gears until the key was removed. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the diagnostic result was undisclosed. The contact was informed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 36,746.
6/3/2024
LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING
1 Report3% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
While driving out of a parking lot, my power steering stopped working and I had to regain control to manually steer the vehicle. After stopping and turning off the engine to check the serpentine belt, the power steering came back on, but the lane departure assist function was no longer working. It appears to be the same problem that some of the 2015 and other GMC Canyon models had. Took it to my GMC dealer for warranty evaluation.
10/13/2024
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
1 Report3% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
While driving out of a parking lot, my power steering stopped working and I had to regain control to manually steer the vehicle. After stopping and turning off the engine to check the serpentine belt, the power steering came back on, but the lane departure assist function was no longer working. It appears to be the same problem that some of the 2015 and other GMC Canyon models had. Took it to my GMC dealer for warranty evaluation.
10/13/2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 Report3% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
The ignition key intermittently will not extract. I'm seeing a number of complaints on-line regarding this. I have to often restart the truck back up or forward, turn the steering wheel hard left and right, then put in park to extract the key. I believe this is a danger as you would have to leave the key in the ignition of you cannot extract it. This happens multiple times a week.
6/9/2025
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
1 Report3% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
The contact called on behalf of her son who owned a 2022 GMC Canyon. The contact stated while her son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed, and the brakes failed to engage. Additionally, the infotainment screen was inoperable. The front camera module warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the front camera module needed to be replaced. The dealer made the contact aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V133000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE); however, the VIN was not included in the recal. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
12/9/2025
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 Report3% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
The contact called on behalf of her son who owned a 2022 GMC Canyon. The contact stated while her son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed, and the brakes failed to engage. Additionally, the infotainment screen was inoperable. The front camera module warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the front camera module needed to be replaced. The dealer made the contact aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V133000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE); however, the VIN was not included in the recal. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
12/9/2025
Data and Methodology
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