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The load carrying capacity printed on the Tire and Loading Information placard is 22.5 kg (51 lbs.) more than intended.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, \"Tire Selection and Rims.\"","consequence":"An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"GM will mail owners a new B-pillar label, free of charge.  Owners may apply the label, or bring it to a dealer for installation.  Owner notification letters were mailed on August 17, 2021.  Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782.  GM's number for this recall is N212340735.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"N212340735","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"20V811000","component":"SEAT BELTS","mfr":"General Motors, LLC","reported":"2020-12-23","owner_notified":"2021-01-29","units":470,"summary":"General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV and Chevrolet Blazer, Camaro, Colorado, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500, Suburban and Tahoe vehicles.  Incorrect bolts may have been used at one or more fastening locations to secure the seat belts to the vehicle.  If an incorrect bolt was used, the seat belt may not be properly attached to the vehicle.","consequence":"If a seat belt assembly is not properly attached to the vehicle, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.","remedy":"GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect bolts, free of charge.  The recall began January 29, 2021.  Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8785, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.  GM's number for this recall is N202322230.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"N202322230","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"}],"recall_count":2,"critical_count":0,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":89,"grade":"B","complaints":{"count":11,"crash":2,"fire":1,"injured":5,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Air Bags",2],["Unspecified",2],["Power Train",2],["Steering",2],["Forward Collision Avoidance",1],["Lane Departure",1]],"by_year":{"2021":2,"2023":1,"2024":3,"2025":3,"2026":2},"excerpts":[["2026-07-30","Steering","While driving a few days ago, power steering abruptly stopped working and a service power steering message appeared. It was very difficult to steer the vehicle back home. I've tried replacing the battery and resetting the steering sensor to no avail."],["2026-02-05","Exterior Lighting","The contact owns a 2021 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the driver\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s side low beam headlight failed to illuminate as intended. No warning light was illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that upon further inspection, an unknown electrical fuse was burned. The vehicle was tak\u2026"],["2025-11-10","Back Over Prevention","The contact owns a 2021 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while reversing, the back over prevention screen image was solid blue, and there was no image displayed, creating a visibility hazard for the driver. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, and it was determined that the rearview camera coaxial cable connec\u2026"]]},"investigations":[],"ncap":[{"desc":"PU/CC 2WD","overall":4,"frontal":4,"side":5,"rollover":3,"rollover_risk":0.219,"seats":5,"fcw":"Optional","ldw":"Optional","aeb":"No","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null},{"desc":"PU/CC 4WD","overall":4,"frontal":4,"side":5,"rollover":3,"rollover_risk":0.212,"seats":5,"fcw":"Optional","ldw":"Optional","aeb":"No","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null},{"desc":"PU/EC 2WD","overall":4,"frontal":4,"side":5,"rollover":3,"rollover_risk":0.214,"seats":4,"fcw":"Optional","ldw":"Optional","aeb":"No","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null},{"desc":"PU/EC 4WD","overall":4,"frontal":4,"side":5,"rollover":3,"rollover_risk":0.22,"seats":4,"fcw":"Optional","ldw":"Optional","aeb":"No","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null}],"popularity":999,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":23,"ncap":4,"complaints":11},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 05:01 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}