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2026 GMC Canyon

2 recalls Risk Grade: D Most severe issue: High Priority

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

High Priority #25V856000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
What Happened
The sensing and diagnostic module in your GMC Canyon is like a brain that helps control your air bag. In some 2024-2026 AT4X AEV models, this module might send the wrong signal, causing the air bag to deploy more forcefully than intended.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, you could suffer more severe injuries in a crash because the air bag is not deploying properly.
Free Fix
Your GMC dealer will update the software controlling your air bag system, and this repair is free. You should schedule the update as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024–2026 GMC Canyon AT4X AEV vehicles. Incorrect sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software may cause a second stage passenger air bag deployment when only a first stage is intended. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, “Occupant Crash Protection."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An air bag that deploys improperly increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will update the SDM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 30, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252533510. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 11, 2025.
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Under Review #26V114000 Plain English
Component

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
What Happened
The electronic owner's manual for your vehicle is stored on your radio system. In some 2025-2027 models, this manual might not have been properly downloaded, leaving you without access to important safety information.
Risk if Unfixed
If you don't have the owner's manual, you might not know how to use and operate your vehicle safely, which could increase your risk of injury if you're in a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealership will update your radio system to automatically download the electronic owner's manual, free of charge. This repair is already underway, and you should contact your dealer to schedule the update or call the numbers listed in the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Protection.”
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N252540430. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 26, 2026.
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AIR BAGS
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Other GMC Canyon Years

2025
2 recalls
2024
3 recalls
2023
3 recalls
2022
1 recall
2021
2 recalls

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