2024 GMC Canyon Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 159about this part
- Share
- 77%of 207 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 162miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 159 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2024 GMC Canyon, 77% of the 207 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 162 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Headlights are continuously flickering and GM does not have a solution. This is concerning because drivers think I am constantly flashing my lights at them which has resulted in them flashing their brights at me. This could cause an accident, so I am very concerned about driving the truck at night. GM needs to address this immediately before someone is hurt.”
NHTSA complaint #11609131, filed 2024-08“Headlights flicker once every couple of minutes or so. This could very well indicate me flashing someone to turn or go in front of me. I have seen multiple internet threads of this same issue happening to 2024 GMC Canyon owners. The car has 500 miles on it and I've noticed it since I've had the vehicle. No warning signs or anything. Seems like it is computer related.”
NHTSA complaint #11610359, filed 2024-08“The headlight assemblies has a random blinking, flashing, flicker, on/off problem. This causes people to think I am either flashing them or blinking my light at them. Major safety concern!! GM is aware of this issue and does not have a fix. I requested a different vehicle to drive until they fix this safety issue and was denied.”
NHTSA complaint #11612369, filed 2024-09“My headlights keep flickering immerdiently, it doesn't matter if they are on auto or manually. I called the dealership I purchased it from and they said there is nothing they can do until they receive a resolution from GMC. This poses a safety hazard at night. Not only that, people keep thinking I am flashing my lights at them.”
NHTSA complaint #11612544, filed 2024-09“When I make a right turn, after completing it, my left turn signal flashes three times. This is very confusing to other drivers around me and I’m concerned could cause an accident. This has been occurring since I purchased the vehicle. The dealership advised that the headlight flicker repair would likely fix it, but it did not.”
NHTSA complaint #11618854, filed 2024-10Related recalls
- 24V673000Sep 12, 2024General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 GMC Canyon vehicles. The headlights may flicker while driving and while the vehicle is in park. As such…Covers: GMC Canyon 2024
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 159 | 77% |
| 2023 | 5 | 8% |
| 2022 | 1 | 4% |
| 2021 | 1 | 8% |
| 2020 | 1 | 7% |
| 2018 | 3 | 6% |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 4% |
| 2011 | 2 | 17% |
| 2009 | 2 | 7% |
| 2008 | 4 | 11% |
| 2007 | 5 | 12% |
| 2006 | 5 | 10% |
| 2005 | 11 | 10% |
| 2004 | 8 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2024 GMC Canyon
26 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsEngine
14 complaintsForward collision avoidance
10 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsLane departure
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2024 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.
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