The 2018 GMC Canyon has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 895 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 70 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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…
Consequence
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…
Complaints by component
POWER TRAIN
26
1crashes
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
10
ENGINE
6
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
5
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
4
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
3
STEERING
3
SERVICE BRAKES
2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
AIR BAGS
1
1crashes1injuries
Total complaints70
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Crash on 5/5 rear ended car - airbags did not deploy . Received concussion and neck injury.”
“The warning light is saying engine power reduced having to do with the def system”
“The warning light is saying engine power reduced having to do with the def system”
“The warning light is saying engine power reduced having to do with the def system”
“This is a known problem with gmc and chevy trucks, known as the rumble. At approximately 45mph and up, the truck feels like it’s going over rumble strip and the back end is slipping. This causes the steering wheel and truck to shake. It could result in the loss of control if it gets too bad. I…”
“The contact owns a 2018 gmc canyon. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine compartment. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the transmission. The…”
“The transmission is sluggish and jerky resulting in unpredictable and inconsistent speed control. The vehicle is available for inspection, if requested. The inconsistent speed control is a potential hazard during acceleration and deceleration. The issue is known to the manufacturer. No warning…”
“The contact owns a 2018 gmc canyon. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact attempted to remove the key fob from the ignition, and the key fob was stuck. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the gear shifter was in park(p) but the contact was unable…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2018 GMC Canyon as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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