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The 2018 GMC Canyon is associated with 52 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 1 safety recall campaign in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Powertrain, accounting for 21 reports (40% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 8 certified vehicle configurations spanning 3.6l 6-cyl, 2.8l 4-cyl, and 2.5l 4-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 15 to 25 MPG combined.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 52 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 1 official campaign
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Powertrain (21 / 40%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 2 crash / 0 fire / 1 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 4 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 15–25 MPG across 8 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2018 GMC Canyon?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Canyon Cab Chassis 2WD 3.6L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 15 MPG 15 MPG 15 MPG — $4,100 / yr
Canyon 2WD Diesel 2.8L 4-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd 22 MPG 30 MPG 25 MPG — $3,200 / yr
Canyon 4WD Diesel 2.8L 4-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd 20 MPG 28 MPG 23 MPG — $3,450 / yr
Canyon 2WD 2.5L 4-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd 20 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,800 / yr
Canyon 2WD 2.5L 4-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Manual 6-spd 20 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,800 / yr
Canyon 4WD 2.5L 4-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 6-spd 19 MPG 24 MPG 21 MPG — $2,950 / yr
Canyon 2WD 3.6L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 18 MPG 25 MPG 20 MPG — $3,100 / yr
Canyon 4WD 3.6L 6-Cyl 4-Wheel Drive Automatic 8-spd 17 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $3,250 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2018 GMC Canyon?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
PU/CC 4WD 21.2%
PU/EC 4WD 22%
PU/CC RWD 21.9%
PU/EC RWD 21.4%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Optional in official NHTSA records for tested 2018 GMC Canyon models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2018 GMC Canyon?

Summary of 52 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
52
Crash Reports
2
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
1
Total Injuries
1

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Powertrain 21 complaints (1 crash)
Electrical System 5 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE 2 complaints
Engine 2 complaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2 complaints

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2018 GMC Canyon problems & component breakdown (23 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2018 GMC Canyon?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #18V358000 Active Recall
Affected Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: 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.
View all 2018 GMC Canyon recalls & campaign history (1 campaigns) →
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2018 GMC Canyon

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2018 GMC Canyon

How many safety recalls does the 2018 GMC Canyon have?

The 2018 GMC Canyon is associated with 1 official NHTSA safety recall campaign in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

View all 1 recall campaigns & remedy details →
Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2018 GMC Canyon?

NHTSA records list 52 consumer defect complaints for the 2018 GMC Canyon. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Powertrain, appearing in 21 filings (40% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2018 GMC Canyon?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2018 GMC Canyon earned an Overall Safety Rating of 4 out of 5 stars across 4 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

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Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2018 GMC Canyon get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2018 GMC Canyon range from 15 to 25 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Compare MPG ratings across all certified trims →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

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