Model year 2022 · Small Pickup Trucks 2WD, Small Pickup Trucks 4WD
2022 GMC Canyon: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2022 GMC Canyon at 19–23 mpg combined across 6 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 27 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
19–23
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.
2022 GMC Canyon recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2022 GMC Canyon, newest first.
Seats: Critical fasteners
NHTSA 22V375000Reported May 26, 2022
Filed by
General Motors, LLC (manufacturer recall no. N222368320)
Units affected
1,631 (estimate)
Problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado vehicles equipped with a manual passenger seat. The front passenger seat may have a hook attachment that was not properly welded, allowing it to separate from the inboard track of the seat frame.
Risk
An improperly welded seat frame may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the front passenger seat and replace the cushion frame, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 6, 2022. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N222368320.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2022 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.
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.
2022 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.
2022 GMC Canyon NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk
Forward collision warning
2022 GMC Canyon PU/CC 2WD
4 stars
4 stars
5 stars
3 stars
21.9%
Optional
2022 GMC Canyon PU/CC 4WD
4 stars
4 stars
5 stars
3 stars
21.2%
Optional
2022 GMC Canyon PU/EC 2WD
4 stars
4 stars
5 stars
3 stars
21.4%
Optional
2022 GMC Canyon PU/EC 4WD
4 stars
4 stars
5 stars
3 stars
22%
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.
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2022 GMC Canyon owner complaints
Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 GMC Canyon, most recently on Oct 6, 2026. 1 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 2022 GMC Canyon complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Electrical system
10
Steering
6
Power train
5
Unknown or other
4
Fuel/propulsion system
3
Air bags
2
Electrical system: Ignition
2
Engine
2
Structure: Body
2
Back over prevention
1
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
