Body complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 1% | 4,000 miles |
| 2023 | 4 | 6% | 2,000 miles |
| 2022 | 2 | 7% | — |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% | 50,000 miles |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% | 0 miles |
| 2012 | 1 | 4% | 140,000 miles |
| 2011 | 1 | 8% | 77,000 miles |
| 2010 | 1 | 13% | — |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% | 157,000 miles |
| 2008 | 4 | 11% | 156,000 miles |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% | 67,000 miles |
| 2006 | 5 | 10% | 61,000 miles |
| 2005 | 13 | 12% | 92,000 miles |
| 2004 | 16 | 20% | 94,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The contact owns a 2023 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while at a car wash, there was an abnormal sound coming from the roof. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that there was a dent in the roof panel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and repaired under Customer Service Program: 23-NA-209. After the repair, the vehicle was taken to the car wash and the same failure occurred. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer where it was diagnosed a second time and the contact was informed that the repair could not be performed because the part was not available, and to report the failure to the NHTSA Hotline. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,800.
After each rain or hand car washing, the OEM sunroof has a gurgling sound when driving at speeds above 25 mph. This does not clear for miles, or over time (at least 1 day without water). Water appears to be passing through the seal into the drainage gutter, but not completely draining out through the drains. Its been in service twice to have the drain lines cleared, and the issue remains. This has been present on other car manufacturers as a "wind pressure issue" where the force of driving causes wind pressure to push what water hasn't drained back up into the sunroof. Fix was extending the drain lines at output. GMC unable to repair.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 GMC Canyon. While undergoing brake service at tradition Chevrolet Buick (847 rte 5, geneva, ny 14456, [phone]), the technician diagnosed that the rear of the frame was rotted out. The technician recommended that the frame be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 143,000.
I took my vehicle to a small business owner's garage for routine brake work. He showed me a crack in the frame almost all the way through excluding an inch. He found it when he tried lifting the vehicle to do the brakes. It is behind the cab, in front of the bed of the truck. Only one side was holding my truck together.
The contact owns a 2006 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that the rear sub-frame was rusted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 135,000.
Frame is severely rusting, especially on the driver's side. Vehicle has only approximately 75,000 miles and has been well maintained. Purchased new by my Father and when he died, it was passed on to me. I feel it may becoming unsafe to drive.
The frames on many of these trucks are unsafe to be on the road due to rusted leaf spring mounts and frame rails that are rotting away and unable to lift on a hoist. Luckily I came across a video warning me to watch out for a rusted frame or else I could have lost control while driving. Yes, I work at a gm dealership and see this issue often, they are very similar to the Toyota trucks that had rusted frames replaced under recall. No it has not been inspected but they're is no way that it would pass an annual inspection, therefore the truck is rendered useless. There were no warnings that the frame was almost rotted in half. Very dangerous situation.
Frame rail rust holes, brackets wielded to frame supports for leaf springs wields rusted completely through frame making vehicle unsafe due to the potential leaf springs supports to frame of vehicle breaking away from frame dropping rear of vehicle onto rear axles and tires. Frame of vehicle has a lot of rusting and holes due to the excessive rusting.
Frequently asked questions
Which GMC Canyon years have body problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2004 (16), 2005 (13) and 2006 (5) model years. Body complaints make up 20% of all complaints for the 2004.
Is there a recall for GMC Canyon body problems?
No. NHTSA lists no body & structure recall for any GMC Canyon model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do GMC Canyon body problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 88,000 miles; 26% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the body (37 mentions), followed by the frame and members › underbody shields (4).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.