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2012 Gmc Canyon Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 2 NHTSA recalls and 29 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is one of the better years for the Gmc Canyon

The 2012 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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Good Choice — 2012 Gmc Canyon

The 2012 Gmc Canyon has an acceptable safety and complaint profile with some areas to monitor. Review the open recalls and known problems below before buying.

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NHTSA Recalls
2 recalls on record
29
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
1
Crashes + Injuries
1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2012 Gmc Canyon (2)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Gmc dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #12V594000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #11V552000
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Most Common Problems — 2012 Gmc Canyon

Based on 29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
10
Air Bags
4
Structure
2
Service Brakes
2
Steering
2
Unknown Or Other
2
Suspension
2
Visibility/wiper
1
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Gmc Canyon — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2012 model year is highlighted.

2010 0 complaints 2011 23 complaints 2012 29 complaints 2013 0 complaints 2014 0 complaints 2015 318 complaints 2016 266 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2015, 2016 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2010, 2011, 2012 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2012 Gmc Canyon

Is the 2012 Gmc Canyon reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2012 Gmc Canyon has 2 recalls and 29 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2012 Gmc Canyon have?
The 2012 Gmc Canyon has 2 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Gmc Canyon?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2012 Gmc Canyon are: Electrical System, Air Bags, Structure, Service Brakes. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2012 Gmc Canyon safe to buy?
The 2012 Gmc Canyon has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 2 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Gmc Canyon should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Gmc Canyon are: 2010, 2011, 2012. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2015, 2016.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.