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GMC Canyon - At4x Aev Safety
NHTSA safety across every GMC Canyon - At4x Aev model year we cover.
Across the 1 model year of the GMC Canyon - At4x Aev we cover (2026 to 2026), the strongest crash-test showing is the 2026 at 91 on the NHTSA Safety Index. 2 recalls have been issued across those years.
The GMC Canyon AT4X AEV is a purpose-built, off-road-focused midsize pickup truck, not a sedan, aimed squarely at serious trail enthusiasts who want factory-backed extreme capability. Built on the Canyon platform with American Expedition Vehicles upgrades, it targets buyers who demand rugged performance without sacrificing everyday usability. MotorCaliber covers the 2024 and 2025 model years for this niche, high-capability truck.
For the 2025 model year, the GMC Canyon AT4X AEV achieves a Best NHTSA Safety Index of 91 out of 100, placing it in the Exceptional band. This is a strong safety result for any vehicle, and particularly notable given the complexities that tall ride heights and stiff off-road suspensions can introduce into crash dynamics. The side-impact rating stands at 5 out of 5 stars, an outstanding result that suggests the reinforced body structure effectively manages lateral impacts. The frontal impact rating of 4 out of 5 stars is solid, though not perfect, a factor buyers should consider relative to their intended use of the truck. Crucially, NHTSA did not rate the AT4X AEV's rollover risk. This omission is noteworthy for a lifted, narrow-track off-road truck. Examining its recall history, NHTSA records 5 recalls across the 2024 and 2025 model years. This represents a moderate count for a low-volume specialty vehicle equipped with complex systems. Owner complaints total 212 across both years. Among these unverified filings, 1 reported injury is alleged, with zero crashes or deaths reported. The volume of complaints warrants monitoring as ownership data expands. Overall, the AT4X AEV presents a genuinely strong safety profile for its segment. However, the unrated rollover result and the recall count are two specific areas prospective buyers should investigate before purchase.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally regard the Canyon AT4X AEV as one of the most capable factory-built off-road pickups available in the midsize segment, praising its specialized hardware and trail-ready engineering. Most acknowledge it occupies an extremely narrow niche and carries a premium that reflects its low-volume, purpose-built nature. Ride quality on pavement draws mixed reactions.
- The 2025 model year earns an Exceptional NHTSA Safety Index of 91 out of 100, which is among the stronger results in the midsize truck segment and reflects well on the Canyon platform's underlying structure.
- Rollover resistance was not rated by NHTSA across the covered model years. On a lifted, off-road-tuned truck with a higher center of gravity, this is a meaningful data gap that shoppers should note.
- Five recalls are recorded across the 2024 and 2025 model years. Owners should verify that all open recalls have been addressed at a GMC dealer before purchase, especially on used examples.
- 212 owner complaints are logged with NHTSA across both covered years, including one alleged injury. These are unverified allegations, but the volume warrants attention as the model's ownership base grows and patterns become clearer.
Most-recalled year on record: 2026 GMC Canyon - At4x Aev with 2 recalls.