2018 GMC Canyon 4WD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 GMC Canyon 4WD; the most frequently affected component is fuel system, gasoline — fuel pump. Owners filed 52 complaints, most often about power train. Among the 20 model years of this model in the database, 2018 ranks #17 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints52

Crashes reported2in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Fuel system, gasoline — Fuel pumpCampaign 18V358000 · 31 May 2018

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.

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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Power train20 · 50%

Electrical system9 · 22%

Engine6 · 15%

Unknown or other4 · 10%

Exterior lighting3 · 8%

Fuel/propulsion system3 · 8%

Steering2 · 5%

Vehicle speed control2 · 5%

When complaints were filed

20203

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20238

20247

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20266

From owner complaints

My 2018 GMC Canyon just underwent repairs due to a crack in the head gasket. A serious issue which resulted in having to take said GMC Canyon to a mechanic before further damage to the engine could be suffered. My truck only had a measly 76,000 miles. Definitely, something GMC should take a look into. I however was…
Engine · Dec 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

Backup lights are not working; bulbs are good. No apparent chafing/wear on wiring harness. Removed ground strap, cleaned and reattached. Still not working. 48,000 miles on 2018 GMC Canyon SLT, diesel engine.
Exterior lighting · Nov 2023 · NHTSA complaint record

I have been receiving the “Service Trailer Brake System” error intermittently. The only information I have been have to find around this is a defective wiring harnesses between two modules. This defect is not due to wear/tear and has been reported as a defective part on multiple GMC models. When this service error…
Electrical system · Sep 2021 · NHTSA complaint record

At night, the back-up camera display on the dash is so bright, it lights up the whole cab and this causes the driver not to be able to see anything outside the cab or around the vehicle when reversing. I almost backed over my wife because i could not see her because of the brightness. There is no way to adjust the…
Exterior lighting · May 2020 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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