| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
| Canyon 2WD Diesel | 2.8L 4-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 20 MPG | 30 MPG | 23 MPG | — | $3,450 / yr |
| Canyon 2WD | 2.5L 4-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 19 MPG | 25 MPG | 22 MPG | — | $2,800 / yr |
| Canyon 4WD Diesel | 2.8L 4-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 19 MPG | 28 MPG | 22 MPG | — | $3,600 / yr |
| Canyon 2WD | 3.6L 6-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 18 MPG | 25 MPG | 21 MPG | — | $2,950 / yr |
| Canyon 4WD | 2.5L 4-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | 19 MPG | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | — | $2,950 / yr |
| Canyon 4WD | 3.6L 6-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 16 MPG | 22 MPG | 18 MPG | — | $3,400 / yr |
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
| PU/CC 2WD | | | | | 21.9% |
| PU/EC 2WD | | | | | 21.4% |
| PU/CC 4WD | | | | | 21.2% |
| PU/EC 4WD | | | | | 22% |
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Optional in official NHTSA records for tested 2021 GMC Canyon models.
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Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
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Affected Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Summary: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 GMC Canyon vehicles. The load carrying capacity printed on the Tire and Loading Information placard is 22.5 kg (51 lbs.) more than intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Free Manufacturer Remedy: GM will mail owners a new B-pillar label, free of charge. Owners may apply the label, or bring it to a dealer for installation. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 17, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212340735.
Affected Component: SEAT BELTS
Defect Summary: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV and Chevrolet Blazer, Camaro, Colorado, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500, Suburban and Tahoe vehicles. Incorrect bolts may have been used at one or more fastening locations to secure the seat belts to the vehicle. If an incorrect bolt was used, the seat belt may not be properly attached to the vehicle.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8785, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202322230.
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