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2022 GMC Canyon Electrical system Problems

Complaints
14about this part
Share
50%of 28 total for the year
Median mileage
36,746miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the electrical system of the 2022 GMC Canyon, 50% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,746 miles.

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.

“2022 GMC Canyon AT4 Crew Cab. After the vehicle is shifted into Park and the engine is shut off, the ignition key cannot be removed from the cylinder. The key is physically locked, the steering wheel will not lock, and the vehicle cannot be reliably secured. The only workaround is to restart the engine and cycle the shifter repeatedly until the interlock releases the key. Recurring. …”

NHTSA complaint #11740040, filed 2026-05

“The contact owns a 2022 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while the gear shifter was shifted to park(P), the contact was unable to remove the key from the ignition switch. The contact stated that after turning the steering wheel to the right in a certain way, the key was able to be removed from the ignition switch. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a complaint was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11753239, filed 2026-07, 30,000 miles

“The truck smokes constantly, dash board faulty frame has a problem I suspect the engine head gasket is blown radio constantly needs adjusting seats look as if they may be separating from the floor terrible fuel consumption gear shift sticks and more and battery charging problem”

NHTSA complaint #11568637, filed 2024-01

“The contact owns a 2022 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the instrument cluster failed operate as designed and the speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and turn signals failed to display as intended. The contact stated that a message to service several systems was displayed. The radio screen was blank, and the back over prevention system was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed, and it was determined that several software updates were needed; however, it was then determined that all the software was up to date. …”

NHTSA complaint #11717480, filed 2026-02, 39,500 miles

“The ignition key gets stuck in the ignition after shutting off the car. The key may not be removed from the ignition. The failure of the transmission shift control mechanism directly impacts the safe, mechanical operation of the vehicle's powertrain and transmission park-lock functions. The vehicle was taken to a local GM dealer and the problem was recreated. This is a known problem with the transmission shift control assembly for several model years (2020 - 2023). …”

NHTSA complaint #11758789, filed 2026-08

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025225%
20242613%
20232032%
20221450%
202118%
2020321%
2019529%
20181019%
20171218%
20163814%
20153211%
2012939%
2011325%
2010225%
2009830%
20081539%
20071433%
20061735%
20052320%
20041316%

Other parts of the 2022 GMC Canyon

Steering
6 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Other or unknown
4 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
1 complaints
Lane departure
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2022 GMC Canyon

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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