2015 GMC Canyon Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 3%of 303 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 28,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the brakes of the 2015 GMC Canyon, 3% of the 303 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Low speed braking becomes difficult as resistance in the pedal makes it difficult to stop the vehicle when in motion at lower speeds. The vehicle also leaks fluid. Dealership informs me the vacuum pump has a leak which may be causing this issue and the leak. Vehicle has been leaking fluid, an oil or oil like substance for about 10 months.”
NHTSA complaint #11318293, filed 2020-03, 75,000 miles“Lost power steering, power steering service message, ABS light, traction control light, and ! Light all came on. Matches up to recall information available. Took it to chevy, it's not covered, costing $400. This should have been covered in the power steering recall”
NHTSA complaint #11339424, filed 2020-07, 44,000 miles“Rear brake squeak and long stopping distance. Anti-locking function does not engage and the braking system does not skid/lock up the tires in an emergency stop. Rear pads do not match size of the rear discs. Rusty dust build up. Gm has attempted to fix 3x and indicates that there is no fix for the issue. Squeaking on every stop will not allow driver to discern if the pads are worn or not.”
NHTSA complaint #10863764, filed 2016-05, 12,000 miles“I was parked. When I started the truck I put it in reverse. While backing up I applied the brakes. The power for the brakes was gone. I had to slam as hard as I could to stop the truck. A very scary situation. I heard there was a recall for this problem. I went to this website to find out. It states there are no recalls on this truck. This is a very dangerous problem. If Gmc puts a product out like this they should fix the problem. I took it to the dealer all he said to me was it dangerous and it would cost this much to check it out. Nothing about it was a recall or not. …”
NHTSA complaint #11301899, filed 2020-01“The contact owns a 2015 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to the dealer for service, the dealer made her aware of a failure with the vacuum pump. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V278000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 137,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11594806, filed 2024-06, 137,000 milesRelated recalls
- 15V278000May 12, 2015General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado, and GMC Canyon trucks manufactured January 6, 2014, to December 24, 2014. The…Covers: GMC Canyon 2015, Chevrolet Colorado 2015
Related service bulletins
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11007691Sep 11, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to diagnose and repair vehicle that may have a "Check Trailer Wiring" or "Service Trailer…
- 10253061Mar 4, 2024This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel…
- 10251685Feb 6, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about fluid leaking from the brake caliper piston area found during a service of the vehicle…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 13% |
| 2025 | 3 | 38% |
| 2024 | 14 | 7% |
| 2023 | 10 | 16% |
| 2022 | 1 | 4% |
| 2021 | 1 | 8% |
| 2020 | 1 | 7% |
| 2018 | 3 | 6% |
| 2017 | 5 | 8% |
| 2016 | 9 | 3% |
| 2015 | 10 | 3% |
| 2012 | 3 | 13% |
| 2011 | 2 | 17% |
| 2009 | 4 | 15% |
| 2008 | 8 | 21% |
| 2007 | 7 | 17% |
| 2006 | 11 | 23% |
| 2005 | 21 | 19% |
| 2004 | 6 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2015 GMC Canyon
226 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
38 complaintsElectronic stability control
36 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 GMC Canyon
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology