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Buying a used 2021 GMC Canyon? Check these 2 recalls first
Two recalls: incorrect seat belt bolts used across several GM cars and trucks, and a load capacity label that overstates the weight limit — worth noting if the truck will haul or tow. Neither carries a stop-driving or park-outside instruction. Only 11 unverified owner complaints are on file, but they include 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 5 injuries, thinly spread across steering, power train, air bags, and other. The low count makes patterns hard to read.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Confirm the seat belt bolt recall was performed and tug-test each belt
- Check the door-jamb payload label against the corrected weight limit
- Ask about any steering, air bag, or drivetrain repairs during ownership
- Open recalls are repaired free at any GMC dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2021 GMC Canyon
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| GM cars and trucks may have wrong seat belt bolts | Seat Belts | high |
| GMC Canyon load capacity label overstates weight limit | Equipment | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
11 complaints filed for this model year, including 2 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 5 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 2 | None found |
| Power Train | 2 | None found |
| AIR Bags | 2 | None found |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | None found |
| Rear Camera | 1 | None found |
| Electrical System | 1 | None found |