2020 Gmc CANYON

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2020 Gmc CANYON has 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.2x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is transmission problems (26% of all complaints), specifically: i'm the owner of a newly bought (6/5/2020 purchased date) 2020 gmc canyon. i took my truck into the dealership and complained that i have experienced transmission issues when downshifting or accelerating. my most common issue is 'shuddering' when the truck accelerates and sudden 'jerking' when downs.

1 crash report 1 injury

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.2x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

TRANSMISSION

5 complaints

26%

• I'M THE OWNER OF A NEWLY BOUGHT (6/5/2020 PURCHASED DATE) 2020 GMC CANYON. I TOOK MY TRUCK INTO THE DEALERSHIP AND COMPLAINED THAT I HAVE EXPERIENCED TRANSMISSION ISSUES WHEN DOWNSHIFTING OR ACCELERATING. MY MOST COMMON ISSUE IS 'SHUDDERING' WHEN THE TRUCK ACCELERATES AND SUDDEN 'JERKING' WHEN DOWNS
• I AM THE OWNER OF A 2020 CANYON SLE THAT WAS PURCHASED IN JUNE OF 2020. THE VEHICLE HAS ABOUT 20,000 MILE ON IT CURRENTLY. I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING A "LAG" ON ACCELERATION AFTER COMING TO A STOP. THIS FEELS LIKE THE TRANSMISSION ISN'T DOWN SHIFTING ALL THE WAY. AT TIME WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A S
• When rolling to stop signs or red lights, the vehicle occasionally fails to downshift properly and will attempt to continue pushing the vehicle when trying to stop. On multiple occasions, the vehicle acts as if it cannot be stopped due to the transmission failing to downshift. One must aggressively

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“I'M THE OWNER OF A NEWLY BOUGHT (6/5/2020 PURCHASED DATE) 2020 GMC CANYON. I TOOK MY TRUCK INTO THE DEALERSHIP AND COMPLAINED THAT I HAVE EXPERIENCED TRANSMISSION ISSUES WHEN DOWNSHIFTING OR ACCELERATING. MY MOST COMMON ISSUE IS 'SHUDDERING' WHEN THE TRUCK ACCELERATES AND SUDDEN 'JERKING' WHEN DOWNS”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

4 complaints

21%

• I'M THE OWNER OF A NEWLY BOUGHT (6/5/2020 PURCHASED DATE) 2020 GMC CANYON. I TOOK MY TRUCK INTO THE DEALERSHIP AND COMPLAINED THAT I HAVE EXPERIENCED TRANSMISSION ISSUES WHEN DOWNSHIFTING OR ACCELERATING. MY MOST COMMON ISSUE IS 'SHUDDERING' WHEN THE TRUCK ACCELERATES AND SUDDEN 'JERKING' WHEN DOWNS
• When rolling to stop signs or red lights, the vehicle occasionally fails to downshift properly and will attempt to continue pushing the vehicle when trying to stop. On multiple occasions, the vehicle acts as if it cannot be stopped due to the transmission failing to downshift. One must aggressively
• See attached document for complaint

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

3 complaints

16%

• Infotainment center Reboots if phone is plug in. Radio station becomes very loud and driver is unable to control volume. Driver is now distracted from driving and trying to repair problem. Bad situation when in traffic.
• The wiring in most vehicles 2020 and newer are soy/ nut based product… which squirrels, rodents and other animals can’t resist and the wiring throughout the vehicle is being chewed this all makes all models all manufacturers… there is also problems with the 8 speed transmission that shutters and har
• The contact owns a 2020 GMC Canyon. The contact stated upon depressing the brake pedal and turning the key in the ignition switch to turn off the vehicle, the key failed to turn to the OFF position and remained stuck. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that upon turning the k

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“Infotainment center Reboots if phone is plug in. Radio station becomes very loud and driver is unable to control volume. Driver is now distracted from driving and trying to repair problem. Bad situation when in traffic.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS

1 complaints

• 2020 GMC CANYON WITH 774 MILES SUFFERED AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE LOSING ALL POWER WHILE TRAVELING AT ABOUT 25 MPH. THE BATTERY CABLE CONNECTION CAUSED MELTING OF ADJACENT COMPONENTS. AS IT WAS HAPPENING, THE DASHBOARD SHOWED A "BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE" MESSAGE FOLLOWED BY A "SERVI

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“2020 GMC CANYON WITH 774 MILES SUFFERED AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE LOSING ALL POWER WHILE TRAVELING AT ABOUT 25 MPH. THE BATTERY CABLE CONNECTION CAUSED MELTING OF ADJACENT COMPONENTS. AS IT WAS HAPPENING, THE DASHBOARD SHOWED A "BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE" MESSAGE FOLLOWED BY A "SERVI”

— NHTSA complaint filing

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

1 complaints

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 GMC CANYON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM FAILED TO ACTIVATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FEATURE FAILED TO PROVIDE ANY WARNING THAT ANOTHER VEHICLE WAS STOP IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE OR SLOWING DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GATES GMC BUICK

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 GMC CANYON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM FAILED TO ACTIVATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FEATURE FAILED TO PROVIDE ANY WARNING THAT ANOTHER VEHICLE WAS STOP IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE OR SLOWING DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GATES GMC BUICK”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS(~50K mi)

$500

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 19 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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TRANSMISSION: I'M THE OWNER OF A NEWLY BOUGHT (6/5/2020 PURCHASED DATE) 2020 GMC CANYON. I TOOK MY TRUCK INTO THE DEALERSHIP AND COMPLAINED THAT I HAVE EXPERIENCED TRANSMISSION ISSUES WHEN DOWNSHIFTING OR ACCELERATING. MY MOST COMMON ISSUE IS 'SHUDDERING' WHEN THE TRUCK ACCELERATES AND SUDDEN 'JERKING' WHEN DOWNS
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: I'M THE OWNER OF A NEWLY BOUGHT (6/5/2020 PURCHASED DATE) 2020 GMC CANYON. I TOOK MY TRUCK INTO THE DEALERSHIP AND COMPLAINED THAT I HAVE EXPERIENCED TRANSMISSION ISSUES WHEN DOWNSHIFTING OR ACCELERATING. MY MOST COMMON ISSUE IS 'SHUDDERING' WHEN THE TRUCK ACCELERATES AND SUDDEN 'JERKING' WHEN DOWNS
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: Infotainment center Reboots if phone is plug in. Radio station becomes very loud and driver is unable to control volume. Driver is now distracted from driving and trying to repair problem. Bad situation when in traffic.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS: 2020 GMC CANYON WITH 774 MILES SUFFERED AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE LOSING ALL POWER WHILE TRAVELING AT ABOUT 25 MPH. THE BATTERY CABLE CONNECTION CAUSED MELTING OF ADJACENT COMPONENTS. AS IT WAS HAPPENING, THE DASHBOARD SHOWED A "BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE" MESSAGE FOLLOWED BY A "SERVI
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)