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2018 GMC Canyon recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| May 31, 201818V358000 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pumpA damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V358000
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Owner complaints by component52
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 27 | 52 |
| Electrical system | 10 | 19 |
| Engine | 6 | 12 |
| Unknown or other | 5 | 10 |
| Steering | 4 | 8 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 8 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 6 |
| Air bags | 2 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 4 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 4 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 4 |
| Structure | 1 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 2 |
| Diesel | 1 | 2 |
2 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Steering
“On many occasions, over several years of ownership, ''NEW in 2018, the trans has had violent shift Problems. I could only find 1, ONE instance where a person was "injured'' by ANY of the GM 8L transmissions.”
- Unknown or other
“The truck have a bad shudder that can shake you off the road. They know about the issue because its been an issue with there vehicles. I have a 2020 colorado also with this dangerous issue.”
- Air bags
“Crash on 5/5 rear ended car - airbags did not deploy . Received concussion and neck injury.”
Other GMC Canyon model years
- 20221 recall27 complaints
- 20212 recalls12 complaints
- 20200 recalls14 complaints
- 20190 recalls17 complaints
- 20181 recall52 complaints
- 20171 recall66 complaints
- 20164 recalls271 complaints
- 20158 recalls303 complaints
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2018 GMC Canyon recall questions
How many recalls does the 2018 GMC Canyon have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2018 GMC Canyon. The most recent, 18V358000 (reported May 31, 2018), concerns fuel system, gasoline. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2018 GMC Canyon?
Power train is the most-reported component, named in 27 complaints out of 52 filed with NHTSA (52%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 GMC Canyon?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the GMC recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised GMC dealer.
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