GMC Canyon Safety Ratings
NHTSA gives the 2024 GMC Canyon an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with 4 stars in the frontal crash test and 3 stars for rollover resistance.
Latest model year (2026):
NHTSA rates the GMC Canyon at 4 ★ overall, 4 ★ frontal crash, 5 ★ side crash and 3 ★ rollover.
GMC Canyon Safety — All Years
| Year | Variant | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024Config 1 of 2 | 2024 GMC Canyon PU/CC 4WD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 3 ★ | 3 | 204 |
| 2024Config 2 of 2 | 2024 GMC Canyon PU/CC RWD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 3 ★ | 3 | 204 |
| 2023Config 1 of 2 | 2023 GMC Canyon PU/CC 4WD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 3 ★ | 3 | 54 |
| 2023Config 2 of 2 | 2023 GMC Canyon PU/CC RWD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 3 ★ | 3 | 54 |
| 2022Config 1 of 4 | 2022 GMC Canyon PU/CC 4WD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 3 ★ | 1 | 24 |
| 2022Config 2 of 4 | 2022 GMC Canyon PU/EC 4WD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 3 ★ | 1 | 24 |
| 2022Config 3 of 4 | 2022 GMC Canyon PU/CC 2WD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 3 ★ | 1 | 24 |
| 2022Config 4 of 4 | 2022 GMC Canyon PU/EC 2WD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 3 ★ | 1 | 24 |
| 2021Config 1 of 4 | 2021 GMC Canyon PU/CC 2WD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 3 ★ | 2 | 11 |
| 2021Config 2 of 4 | 2021 GMC Canyon PU/EC 2WD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 3 ★ | 2 | 11 |
| 2021Config 3 of 4 | 2021 GMC Canyon PU/CC 4WD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 3 ★ | 2 | 11 |
| 2021Config 4 of 4 | 2021 GMC Canyon PU/EC 4WD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 3 ★ | 2 | 11 |
| 2018Config 1 of 2 | 2018 GMC Canyon PU/CC 4WD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 3 ★ | 1 | 52 |
| 2018Config 2 of 2 | 2018 GMC Canyon PU/EC 4WD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 3 ★ | 1 | 52 |
| 2017Config 1 of 2 | 2017 GMC Canyon PU/CC RWD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 3 ★ | 1 | 65 |
| 2017Config 2 of 2 | 2017 GMC Canyon PU/EC 4WD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 3 ★ | 1 | 65 |
Crash-test star ratings sourced from the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Ratings apply to the tested body style and can differ between trims and drivetrain layouts.
GMC Canyon data analysis
How GMC Canyon NHTSA rollover risk varies
Across 16 configurations recorded for the 2017 through 2024 GMC Canyon, NHTSA rollover risk runs from 0.2% to 0.2%. The strongest figure belongs to the 2022 GMC Canyon (2022 GMC Canyon PU/CC 4WD) at 0.2%, and the weakest to the 2018 car (2018 GMC Canyon PU/EC 4WD) at 0.2% — a spread of 4%. The narrow spread means any year of the GMC Canyon in this table behaves much like the others, so you can shop on price, condition and mileage rather than chasing a particular model year.
How to read this GMC Canyon data
This page lists every 2017 through 2024 GMC Canyon record we hold for this measurement — 16 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.
Configurations behind these GMC Canyon numbers
The 2017 through 2024 GMC Canyon entries here cover variants including 2022 GMC Canyon PU/CC 4WD, 2022 GMC Canyon PU/EC 4WD, 2022 GMC Canyon PU/CC 2WD, 2022 GMC Canyon PU/EC 2WD, 2021 GMC Canyon PU/CC 2WD, 2021 GMC Canyon PU/EC 2WD, 2021 GMC Canyon PU/CC 4WD and 2021 GMC Canyon PU/EC 4WD. 2022 is the busiest model year in the record with 4 separate measured configurations, which is why a single quoted NHTSA rollover risk figure for that year is rarely the one that matches the car in front of you. Match the row to the exact drivetrain, body style and engine on the window sticker or VIN before relying on the number, and use the comparison links below to see how those same configurations line up against rival models.
Where these GMC Canyon figures come from
Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The GMC Canyon record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.
How the 2024 GMC Canyon scored
NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program rates the 2024 GMC Canyon at 4 stars overall, 4 stars in the frontal barrier test, 5 stars for side impact, 3 stars for rollover resistance. Stars are awarded against the test protocol in force for that model year and are not comparable across a protocol change, so read a year's rating against other vehicles of the same year rather than against an older or newer version of the same car.
Recalls and owner complaints
The 2024 GMC Canyon carries 3 open or completed safety recalls, 204 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 0 agency investigations. Recall counts are not a quality score on their own — a manufacturer that reports and fixes a defect early generates a recall, while one that does not may simply accumulate complaints instead. Check any specific car's VIN against the recall database before purchase: recalls are repaired free of charge regardless of ownership history, but only if the work has actually been carried out.
Driver-assistance equipment and how to read this record
NHTSA records the 2024 GMC Canyon as offering electronic stability control. Availability means the system was fitted or offered on the model year, not that every individual car has it — options and trim levels vary. This page covers 16 tested configurations across 2017–2024, one row per body style and model year the agency has published. Where a field is blank the vehicle was not tested for that measure rather than scoring zero, and configurations are never merged, because a front-wheel-drive and an all-wheel-drive version of the same nameplate are separate tests.
Frequently Asked Questions About Canyon Safety
Is the GMC Canyon a safe car?
NHTSA gives the GMC Canyon an overall crash rating of 4 out of 5 stars, including 4 stars in the frontal crash test and 5 stars in the side crash test. Ratings are per body style and model year — check the table above for yours.
What is the rollover rating of the GMC Canyon?
The GMC Canyon scores 3 out of 5 stars for rollover resistance. Taller vehicles typically score lower here than sedans.
Does the GMC Canyon have driver assistance features?
NHTSA records the tested GMC Canyon as having electronic stability control, without forward collision warning and without lane departure warning. Availability varies by trim and package.
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