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2024 GMC Canyon
Common Problems

Ranked from 115 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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High severity
5
Medium

7 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Headlights Flicker Intermittently

    90complaints
    High severityElectrical

    The headlights randomly turn off and on, causing temporary loss of sight and confusing other drivers.

    $100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.5–2 hrs labor
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  2. 2

    Forward Collision Avoidance System Malfunctions

    6complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Forward collision avoidance system malfunctions, including false alarms and system failures.

  3. 3

    Coolant Leak Due to Upper Radiator Hose Failure

    5complaints
    High severityEngine

    Upper radiator hose failure leads to coolant leakage, causing engine overheating and potential engine failure.

    $400–$1,000est. radiator replacement · 2–4 hrs labor
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  4. 4

    Headlight Flickering and Malfunction

    5complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Headlights flicker and malfunction, causing confusion and potential accidents.

    $100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.5–2 hrs labor
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  5. 5

    Brake System Issues Including Sensor Malfunction and Warped Rotors

    4complaints
    Medium severityBrakes

    Brake sensors malfunction and rotors warp, leading to brake failure and pulsing during stops.

    $250–$700est. brake pads + rotors (per axle) · 1–2.5 hrs labor
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  6. 6

    Electrical System Issues Including Power Loss and Malfunction

    3complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Electrical system malfunctions, including power loss and intermittent system failures.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  7. 7

    Steering System Issues Including Stiffness and Jerking

    3complaints
    Medium severitySteering

    Steering becomes stiff and jerky, affecting control and safety during high-speed driving.

Other years & sources

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Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.

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