2015 Gmc CANYON - Ratings, Complaints and Recalls

The 2015 GMC Canyon PU/CC 4WD does not have an overall safety rating available from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). However, it does have standard electronic stability control which can help improve the vehicle's stability in various driving conditions. Additionally, it has optional forward collision warning and lane departure warning systems that can assist the driver in avoiding potential accidents.

Despite these safety features, it is important to note that there have been 275 complaints filed for this vehicle, along with 8 recalls. This indicates a significant number of reported issues that should be taken into consideration when evaluating the overall safety and reliability of the car. It is recommended to thoroughly research and understand these complaints and recalls before making a decision regarding the 2015 GMC Canyon's safety.

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Complaint Count

275

Recall Count

8

Investigation Count

1

Safety Rating

Not Rated

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Safety Features

2015 GMC Canyon PU/CC 4WD Safety Features

Here are the safety features that come as standard on the 2015 GMC Canyon PU/CC 4WD

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

ESC is an advanced safety feature in vehicles designed to help drivers maintain control during challenging driving conditions. By continuously monitoring various factors such as steering angle, vehicle speed, and individual wheel speeds, ESC can detect and reduce the risk of skidding or loss of control. It achieves this by automatically applying brakes to specific wheels to stabilize the vehicle.

Standard
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is a safety feature in vehicles that helps prevent frontal collisions by alerting the driver of an imminent collision with a vehicle or obstacle ahead. Using sensors such as radar or cameras, FCW monitors the distance and speed of vehicles in front, and if it detects a potential collision, it provides visual and/or auditory warnings to prompt the driver to take evasive action.

Optional
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is a safety feature in vehicles that alerts drivers when their vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane without signaling. Utilizing cameras or sensors to monitor lane markings on the road, LDW detects when the vehicle crosses these lines and triggers visual, auditory, or haptic alerts to notify the driver of potential lane departure.

Optional

2015 GMC Canyon PU/CC 4WD Safety Ratings

Here we have the crash and rollover ratings for the 2015 GMC Canyon PU/CC 4WD Where possible we've included the ratings for the oldest and latest models of this car so you can compare how the safety ratings have changed over time.

Frontal Crash Ratings

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Test 2005 Score 2015 Score 2024 Score
Overall Front Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated 4
Front Crash Driver Side Rating 4 Not Rated 4
Front Crash Passenger Side Rating 4 Not Rated 4

Side Crash Ratings

Combines Side Barrier and Side Pole Star Ratings into a single side rating.

Test 2005 Score 2015 Score 2024 Score
Overall Side Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated 5
Side Crash Drivers Side Rating 4 Not Rated 3
Side Crash Passenger Side Rating 5 Not Rated 5
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Front Not Rated Not Rated 4
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Rear Not Rated Not Rated 5
Overall Side Barrier Rating Not Rated Not Rated 5

Rollover Ratings

The Rollover Resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a single-vehicle, loss-of-control scenario.

Test 2005 Score 2015 Score 2024 Score
Rollover Rating 4 Not Rated 3
Rollover Possibility % 0% 0% 0%
Dynamic Tip Result No Tip No Tip
Side Pole Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated 5

Complaints for the 2015 Gmc CANYON

This chart show the number of complaints for each car component. A Higher number of complaints could indicate that this car might have a common fault. Something to look out for when purchasing one.

Component Complaints

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Complaint:
"see attached document for complaint"
Components Involved: STEERING
Date of incident: 2023-06-10
Complaint:
"2015 gmc canyon power steering wheel locks up on several occasions while driving and can no longer steer properly on the road and freeway, major safety concern almost caused accident several times there has been a past recall for this same issue on model of trucks 2015 gmc canyons reference recall id n202325410 just a concern might have been part of the issue and was missed on recall"
Components Involved: STEERING
Date of incident: 2024-07-06
Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2015 gmc canyon. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel became inoperable. the service power steering and stabili-trak warning lights were illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the steering column needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact stated that the failure was related to nhtsa campaign number: 21v213000 (steering). the manufacturer was contacted but no assistance was provided. the failure mileage was approximately 50,000."
Components Involved: STEERING
Date of incident: 2023-01-06
Complaint:
"on 5/24/2023 as i was driving the wheel became stiff, i was unable to continue driving. i had to shut down in the middle of the road. i turned the vehicle off and restarted it. this fixed the issue. on 5/25/2023 as i was driving the exact same situation occured. i have not driven the vehicle since parking it at a relatives driveway . the warning light to service power steering came on both times."
Components Involved: STEERING
Date of incident: 2024-12-05
Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2015 gmc canyon. the contact stated that the steering wheel became firm, requiring excessive force while steering the vehicle. the traction control and the "power steering drive with care" messages were displayed on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the 4-wd system was replaced. upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 21v213000 (steering). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle remained in the possession of the dealer. the failure mileage was unknown."
Components Involved: STEERING
Date of incident: 2018-01-11
Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2015 gmc canyon. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering as the steering stabilization warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the steering gear torque sensor needed to be replaced. the contact was made aware of nhtsa campaign number: 21v213000 (steering); however, the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact then stated that while making a right turn to exit the highway, the failure reoccurred and he almost crashed into a highway barrier after the steering wheel became difficult to turn. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the vin was not included in a steering recall. the approximate failure mileage was 82,000."
Components Involved: STEERING
Date of incident: 2023-01-01
Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2015 gmc canyon. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the power steering assist failed, and the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. the contact was able to navigate the vehicle off the road. the power steering assist and stabili-trak warning lights were illuminated. the contact turned off the vehicle and waited 15 minutes and was able to restart the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering gear torque sensor cover assembly needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact was informed by the independent mechanic of the nhtsa campaign number: 21v213000 (steering) however, the dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vin was not included in the recall. the failure mileage was approximately 113,000."
Components Involved: STEERING
Date of incident: 2025-02-02
Complaint:
"my 2015 gmc canyon over the last 5 months has lost complete power steering control randomly while i am driving. stability tracker warning light does come on. this proves to be so incredibly unsafe. i contacted ron norris gmc in titusville, florida and they said my vin # does not allow for the 2021 recall however, the recall describes exactly what is happening to our vehicle! i was told i would have to pay $170.00 for them to look at it and that it would take 4 days or so. my vin# needs to be added to the recall list as i fear the possibility of an accident may occur. this puts other vehicles on the road as well as our safety at risk. dealer refuses to consider the fix without payment."
Components Involved: STEERING
Date of incident: 2024-09-02
Complaint:
"power steering failure while driving. i was told by nhtsa advisors that the recall had been repaired in 2017, but is still exhibiting recall symptoms. after turning vehicle off and restarting, it would drive fine for a couple minutes then start again with the power steering loss. manufacturer states that the recall is repaired and i am responsible for additional repairs. my safety and others is at risk due to their negligence."
Components Involved: STEERING
Date of incident: 2022-08-12
Complaint:
"as i was driving down the interstate, i lost power steering once again. this is the 3rd time it has happened. it says there is no recall for my vehicle, and the dealerships keep saying that since it's not listed on the recall by the vin, i would be responsible for the repairs. who do i need to get in contact with to fix this issue?"
Components Involved: STEERING
Date of incident: 2023-02-11

Recalls for the 2015 Gmc CANYON

Component Recalls

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Recall:
"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."
Consequence:
A loss or reduction in power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy:

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear torque sensor cover assembly, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15595.

Component(s) Involved: STEERING > ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2016-02-01
Recall:
"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."
Consequence:
A loss of power steering, particularly at lower speeds increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy:

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace steering gear torque sensor cover assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N202325410.

Component(s) Involved: STEERING > ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Date of incident: 2021-03-25

GMC Overall Complaint Ranking

This table shows the ranking of car manufacturers when it comes to most complaints and recalls. The manufacturer with the most complaints is at the top. However this doesn't necassarily mean they should be avoided. Some manufacturers might just have more popular or affordable cars which a lot of people have bought. Which means there's more scope for a complaint to be made. Use the ranking table below as a part your wider research into buying a car.

GMC ranks 8 out of 44 in the complaints ranking table.

Manufacturer Complaint Count Recall Count Ranking
FORD 208,358 3,259 1
CHEVROLET 111,306 2,082 2
TOYOTA 81,019 1,852 3
HONDA 61,937 1,268 4
NISSAN 56,226 930 5
DODGE 45,756 827 6
HYUNDAI 44,150 649 7
GMC 34,441 1,410 8
KIA 29,832 501 9
CHRYSLER 27,698 254 10
TESLA 26,230 730 11
BMW 24,890 1,877 12
VOLKSWAGEN 23,125 829 13
MERCEDES-BENZ 19,066 2,925 14
SUBARU 18,513 703 15
MAZDA 10,599 364 16
PONTIAC 10,430 138 17
CADILLAC 9,434 444 18
AUDI 7,865 1,093 19
BUICK 7,851 279 20
SATURN 7,672 84 21
MERCURY 7,374 135 22
LEXUS 6,373 408 23
LINCOLN 5,897 423 24
ACURA 5,722 382 25
MINI 5,585 366 26
INFINITI 4,000 187 27
MITSUBISHI 3,912 397 28
VOLVO 3,875 727 29
PORSCHE 2,646 1,231 30
SUZUKI 2,272 123 31
FIAT 2,205 80 32
SAAB 1,536 76 33
JAGUAR 1,195 198 34
SMART 528 17 35
GENESIS 436 42 36
ISUZU 249 37 37
ALFA ROMEO 161 37 38
MASERATI 76 46 39
BENTLEY 46 159 40
POLESTAR 42 2 41
LUCID 14 6 42
CODA 4 2 43
MAYBACH 0 0 44

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