2025 Gmc CANYON

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2025 Gmc CANYON has 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.2x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is brakes problems (23% of all complaints), specifically: *component system failure- master brake cylinder *safety put at risk - as brake system failure means the brakes were not working as they should. *problem has been confirmed by gmc and the dealership as a known issue in new vehicles. *there was no warning or alerts prior to the day 8/23/25. on that d.

1 injury

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.2x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

BRAKES

3 complaints

23%

• *COMPONENT SYSTEM FAILURE- MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER *SAFETY PUT AT RISK - AS BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE MEANS THE BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING AS THEY SHOULD. *PROBLEM HAS BEEN CONFIRMED BY GMC AND THE DEALERSHIP AS A KNOWN ISSUE IN NEW VEHICLES. *THERE WAS NO WARNING OR ALERTS PRIOR TO THE DAY 8/23/25. ON THAT D
• ALREADY SUBMITTED COMPLAINT BUT NEEDED TO EDIT MILEAGE. *ORIGINAL COMPLAINT NUMBER-11683406. COMPONENT SYSTEM FAILURE-MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER. *SAFETY-PUT AT RISK AS AFTER GOING TO THE DEALERSHIP ON 8/23/25 SERVICE ADVISOR LET ME LEAVE WITH VEHICLE AND SAID IT WAS PROBALY SAFE TO DRIVE AND PROBABLY
• On Sunday, November 16, 2025, my vehicle, which had only 2,004 miles on the odometer, experienced a catastrophic failure of its braking system. The warning lights illuminated, and I received a diagnostic alert text message from OnStar stating that the driver’s side rear tire needed air. Subsequently

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

“*COMPONENT SYSTEM FAILURE- MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER *SAFETY PUT AT RISK - AS BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE MEANS THE BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING AS THEY SHOULD. *PROBLEM HAS BEEN CONFIRMED BY GMC AND THE DEALERSHIP AS A KNOWN ISSUE IN NEW VEHICLES. *THERE WAS NO WARNING OR ALERTS PRIOR TO THE DAY 8/23/25. ON THAT D”

— NHTSA complaint filing

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

2 complaints

15%

• *COMPONENT SYSTEM FAILURE- MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER *SAFETY PUT AT RISK - AS BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE MEANS THE BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING AS THEY SHOULD. *PROBLEM HAS BEEN CONFIRMED BY GMC AND THE DEALERSHIP AS A KNOWN ISSUE IN NEW VEHICLES. *THERE WAS NO WARNING OR ALERTS PRIOR TO THE DAY 8/23/25. ON THAT D
• ALREADY SUBMITTED COMPLAINT BUT NEEDED TO EDIT MILEAGE. *ORIGINAL COMPLAINT NUMBER-11683406. COMPONENT SYSTEM FAILURE-MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER. *SAFETY-PUT AT RISK AS AFTER GOING TO THE DEALERSHIP ON 8/23/25 SERVICE ADVISOR LET ME LEAVE WITH VEHICLE AND SAID IT WAS PROBALY SAFE TO DRIVE AND PROBABLY

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

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

2 complaints

15%

• The contact owns a 2025 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact discovered a coolant leak underneath the front of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed; however, the vehicle had not yet been diagnosed.
• Upper radiator hose leaking coolant

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

“The contact owns a 2025 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact discovered a coolant leak underneath the front of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed; however, the vehicle had not yet been diagnosed.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

2 complaints

15%

• There is a phantom chime that happens intermittently at all driving conditions when close to or below 20 degrees F. (stop and go, highway, back roads, dry weather, wet weather, clear weather, etc.). This chime does not produce any warning on the driver displays. This is dangerous because it causes t
• On [XXX], at approximately 4:10 PM, I was at the McDonald’s drive-through located at [XXX] and [XXX] in Springfield, Missouri. I was stopped at the final service window. As I pulled away from the window, I approached a 90-degree left turn heading south. I removed my foot from the accelerator pedal t

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

“There is a phantom chime that happens intermittently at all driving conditions when close to or below 20 degrees F. (stop and go, highway, back roads, dry weather, wet weather, clear weather, etc.). This chime does not produce any warning on the driver displays. This is dangerous because it causes t”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

2 complaints

15%

• There is a phantom chime that happens intermittently at all driving conditions when close to or below 20 degrees F. (stop and go, highway, back roads, dry weather, wet weather, clear weather, etc.). This chime does not produce any warning on the driver displays. This is dangerous because it causes t
• On [XXX], at approximately 4:10 PM, I was at the McDonald’s drive-through located at [XXX] and [XXX] in Springfield, Missouri. I was stopped at the final service window. As I pulled away from the window, I approached a 90-degree left turn heading south. I removed my foot from the accelerator pedal t

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

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

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

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 13 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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BRAKES: *COMPONENT SYSTEM FAILURE- MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER *SAFETY PUT AT RISK - AS BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE MEANS THE BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING AS THEY SHOULD. *PROBLEM HAS BEEN CONFIRMED BY GMC AND THE DEALERSHIP AS A KNOWN ISSUE IN NEW VEHICLES. *THERE WAS NO WARNING OR ALERTS PRIOR TO THE DAY 8/23/25. ON THAT D
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: *COMPONENT SYSTEM FAILURE- MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER *SAFETY PUT AT RISK - AS BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE MEANS THE BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING AS THEY SHOULD. *PROBLEM HAS BEEN CONFIRMED BY GMC AND THE DEALERSHIP AS A KNOWN ISSUE IN NEW VEHICLES. *THERE WAS NO WARNING OR ALERTS PRIOR TO THE DAY 8/23/25. ON THAT D
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ENGINE: The contact owns a 2025 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact discovered a coolant leak underneath the front of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed; however, the vehicle had not yet been diagnosed.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: There is a phantom chime that happens intermittently at all driving conditions when close to or below 20 degrees F. (stop and go, highway, back roads, dry weather, wet weather, clear weather, etc.). This chime does not produce any warning on the driver displays. This is dangerous because it causes t
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)