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NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2020 GMC Canyon

Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.

0Recalls
13Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE GMC CANYON

The GMC Canyon is a mid-size pickup truck aimed at buyers who want capability and everyday usability without stepping up to a full-size rig. Positioned between compact and heavy-duty segments, it competes in one of the most competitive corners of the American market, attracting contractors, outdoor enthusiasts, and dual-purpose commuters who need a truck that earns its keep on weekdays and weekends alike.

VERDICT

The 2020 GMC Canyon earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 82 out of 100, an strong result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. No vehicle recalls are on file for this model year.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally regard the Canyon as a well-rounded mid-size truck with strong everyday usability and a refined driving character relative to its competition. Most praise its interior quality and powertrain options while noting that ride comfort and some technology execution are areas where opinions vary. It is broadly seen as a competitive choice in its segment rather than a class leader.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 21.2%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 14374

Index breakdown

Crash protection57/70
Avoidance tech6/10
Defect record19.25/20
Forward collision warning: OptionalLane departure warning: OptionalStability control: Standard

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2020 GMC Canyon at NHTSA as of 2026-07-03. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

13 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

1reported crash
0reported fire
1reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsPower Train 5Electrical System 3Engine 3Service Brakes 1Hydraulic 1Engine And Engine Cooling 1

Other Canyon years

Rivals in Sedan (2020)

Last verified 2026-07-03. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 14374), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for GMC Canyon 2020. Class rank 74 of 105 in Sedan 2020. Methodology · Disclosure