Model year 2021 · GMC

2021 GMC Canyon recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 GMC Canyon. The most recent was reported on July 1, 2021. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: CANYON.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2021 GMC Canyon, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
21V497000	July 1, 2021	Equipment › Other › Labels
20V811000	December 23, 2020	Seat Belts

Systems involved: Equipment (1) · Seat Belts (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 21V497000Manufacturer no. N212340735

Equipment › Other › Labels

Report received by NHTSA: July 1, 2021
Owner notification: August 17, 2021
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 7,199 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: CANYON

Defect summary

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 GMC Canyon vehicles. The load carrying capacity printed on the Tire and Loading Information placard is 22.5 kg (51 lbs.) more than intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Safety risk

An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

GM will mail owners a new B-pillar label, free of charge. Owners may apply the label, or bring it to a dealer for installation. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 17, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212340735.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V497000, filed by General Motors, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V811000Manufacturer no. N202322230

Seat Belts

Report received by NHTSA: December 23, 2020
Owner notification: January 29, 2021
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 470 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: CANYON

Components: Seat Belts; Seat Belts › Critical Fasteners

Defect summary

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV and Chevrolet Blazer, Camaro, Colorado, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500, Suburban and Tahoe vehicles. Incorrect bolts may have been used at one or more fastening locations to secure the seat belts to the vehicle. If an incorrect bolt was used, the seat belt may not be properly attached to the vehicle.

Safety risk

If a seat belt assembly is not properly attached to the vehicle, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8785, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202322230.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V811000, filed by General Motors, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: July 1, 2021.