Model year 2018 · Small Pickup Trucks 2WD, Small Pickup Trucks 4WD, Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD

2018 GMC Canyon: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2018 GMC Canyon at 15–25 mpg combined across 8 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 53 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 4 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

15–25

NHTSA overall rating

4/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a GMC dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2018 GMC Canyon recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2018 GMC Canyon, newest first.

Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump

NHTSA 18V358000 Reported May 31, 2018
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. 18188 18268)
Units affected
895 (estimate)
Problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
Risk
A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2018 GMC Canyon fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2018 GMC Canyon EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Canyon 2WD2.5L 4-cylAutomatic 6-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular20/26/22 mpg$3,050406
Canyon 2WD2.5L 4-cylManual 6-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular20/26/22 mpg$3,050403
Canyon 2WD2.8L 4-cyl turbo dieselAutomatic 6-spdRear-Wheel DriveDiesel22/30/25 mpg$3,850413
Canyon 2WD3.6L 6-cylAutomatic 8-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular18/25/20 mpg$3,350440
Canyon 4WD2.5L 4-cylAutomatic 6-spd4-Wheel DriveRegular19/24/21 mpg$3,200429
Canyon 4WD2.8L 4-cyl turbo dieselAutomatic 6-spd4-Wheel DriveDiesel20/28/23 mpg$4,150450
Canyon 4WD3.6L 6-cylAutomatic 8-spd4-Wheel DriveRegular17/24/19 mpg$3,550463
Canyon Cab Chassis 2WD3.6L 6-cylAutomatic 8-spdRear-Wheel DriveRegular15/15/15 mpg$4,450589

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2018 GMC Canyon crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2018 GMC Canyon NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2018 GMC Canyon PU/CC 4WD4 stars4 stars5 stars3 stars21.2%Optional
2018 GMC Canyon PU/CC RWD4 stars4 stars5 stars3 stars21.9%Optional
2018 GMC Canyon PU/EC 4WD4 stars4 stars5 stars3 stars22%Optional
2018 GMC Canyon PU/EC RWD4 stars4 stars5 stars3 stars21.4%Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2018 GMC Canyon owner complaints

Owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 GMC Canyon, most recently on Oct 19, 2026. 2 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 1 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2018 GMC Canyon complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Power train27
Electrical system10
Engine6
Unknown or other5
Fuel/propulsion system4
Steering4
Exterior lighting3
Service brakes3
Vehicle speed control2
Air bags1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other GMC Canyon model years

GMC Canyon by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2026 Canyon16–20 mpg284/5
2025 Canyon16–20 mpg284/5
2024 Canyon16–20 mpg32074/5
2023 Canyon16–20 mpg3624/5
2022 Canyon19–23 mpg1274/5
2021 Canyon18–23 mpg2124/5
2020 Canyon19–23 mpg0144/5
2019 Canyon15–23 mpg0174/5
2017 Canyon15–25 mpg1664/5
2016 Canyon16–25 mpg42714/5
2015 Canyon16–22 mpg83034/5

All GMC Canyon years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2018 GMC models

2018 GMC Acadia2018 GMC Sierra2018 GMC Terrain2018 GMC Yukon

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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