2015 GMC Canyon: reliability, problems and cost to own
Think twiceWell below average
It scores 8 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize pickups. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $17,529 to own, including $5,769 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the GMC Canyon.
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
Where repair money is likely to go
Steering$2,512
Transmission & drivetrain$1,354
Engine & cooling$755
Electrical system$505
Driver-assist & stability$331
Brakes$110
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
Recalls
Steering › Electric Power Assist SystemMar 25, 2021 · campaign 21V213000
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles. The power steering assist may be lost due to a poor electrical connection within the steering gear assembly.
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 resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
Air Bags › FrontalOct 5, 2017 · campaign 17V621000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado, and 2016 Chevrolet Volt vehicles. The driver's frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash.
Steering › Electric Power Assist SystemFeb 1, 2016 · campaign 16V054000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured January 6, 2015, to March 17, 2015, and 2015 GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured January 6, 2015, to March 19, 2015. A poor electrical connection within the steering gear connector may cause a loss of power steering assist.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › CaliperMay 12, 2015 · campaign 15V278000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado, and GMC Canyon trucks manufactured January 6, 2014, to December 24, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience the front brake calipers leaking brake fluid. This is due to air pockets, an imperfection in the metal caliper body.
SeatsMay 8, 2015 · campaign 15V267000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon trucks manufactured January 6, 2014, to April 1, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the hooks that secure the driver's and/or front passenger's seat frame may not have been properly attached to the vehicle body during assembly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor
Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator ModuleMar 18, 2015 · campaign 15V157000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured September 15, 2014, to January 21, 2015, and 2015 GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured October 3, 2014, to December 9, 2014. The affected vehicles have a front driver air bag inflator that may be misaligned to the air bag module backplate. This can cause the inflator to separate from the backplate d
Air BagsOct 9, 2014 · campaign 14V645000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured January 6, 2014, to October 1, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the driver air bag connections may have been wired incorrectly. This could reverse the deployment sequence and disrupt the deployment timing of the driver air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requir
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Yes. It scores 8 out of 100, among the least reliable midsize pickups of 2015–2024. The 2019 and 2021 Canyon scored much better.
Is the 2015 GMC Canyon reliable?
It scores 8 out of 100 against other midsize pickups from 2015 to 2024, which is well below average. Based on 303 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $5,769 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
How much does a 2015 GMC Canyon cost to own?
About $17,529 over 5 years: $2,487 in lost value, $5,769 in repairs and $9,273 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $16,347 today.
What are the best years of the GMC Canyon?
Of the years we rate, the 2021 scores best (64/100) and the 2016 worst (4/100).