2024 GMC Canyon Complaint Log

Lights flicker at random times

Headlights flicker at night. GM is saying there is no fix and no ETA. It happens periodically when headlights are on. Not a one time issue

Headlights flicker every few minutes when on. Can be distracting to driver and other cars on the road at night. Seems to be an issue for several people with these new 2024 trucks but GM has no fix yet.

Lights flicker intermittently causing a distraction and limiting visibility when driving at night.

The headlights and day time running lights flicker intermittently.

Constant headlight flickering. Lights sometimes shut off totally. Almost caused (2) accidents due to this safety issue! Why will the NTSB not make GM file a recall for this issue? Does someone need to be killed first? Do your job and make GM do theirs!

Headlight Flicker when they are on

Headlights intermittently flicker. It causes other drivers to focus on my vehicle. It also cause me to focus on the issue more than actually driving the vehicle. It could cause issues with road rage. To my knowledge GM is aware.

Vehicle headlights flicker on/ off momentarily at random when travelling at night. The flickering is NOT the automatic high beam function. When flickering occurs vehicles ahead may believe the lights are being flashed at them. GM issued a repair order to replace headlights but has since stopped performing replacement because problem has not been solved.

headlights flickedr/flash randomly and briefly regardless of if they are manual on/auto on coming traffic thinks i am flashing them GMC Seems to be aware of the issue but no resolution as of yet

Headlights flicker often and usually one side at a time, sometimes one side is out for a second or 2. Drivers in front of me think I'm flashing them and get upset, it's annoying to keep seeing it every 1-2 minutes and makes driving at night miserable. Started the night of delivery. Dealer notified and awaiting call back.

The headlights in front of truck are doing a flicker here and there. It is happening by itself, during normal operation. It kind of looks like I'm flashing my high beams when it happens. People may think I'm flashing my high beams at them when I'm not. I think other people are having the same issue with this GMC truck. I have not contacted GM waiting to see if they will publish something, since it seems like they are now aware of the issue?

While driving at night the headlights flicker for some unknown reason. I have seen where many others are having the same issue.

Headlights periodically turn off and on while driving automatically, randomly, and without warning. Causes other drivers to become confused, disoriented, or enraged. Drivers think they are being intentionally flashed or harassed and respond with brake check or moving to another lane and becoming visibly distressed. This is a new truck, with less than 500 miles, and no warning lights are issued.

My GMC Canyon has an issue with flickering of the headlights at night, which sometimes results in one side or the other going completely out. I'm part of several Canyon forums, and this seems to be an issue with most 2024 Canyons. The flicker is more of an annoyance, as I can still see, but I do believe it blinds oncoming drivers when it happens, as they flash me. Obviously headlights going completely out is another issue. I have not had both go out at the same time, but many others have. The flicker happens every time my headlights are on. The total outage has only happened once. I did contact the dealership where I purchased this, and they said this is a known issue with no resolution yet. They sent me TSB #PIT6203, which states there is a known issue with the "issue internal to the LED controller that is part of the headlamp assembly". This TSB initially had a fix of replacing the headlight assemblies, but was updated in July to instruct dealers not to do that, as it doesn't fix the issue.

Headlights flicker constantly. While being extremely distracting and unsafe while driving, it also causes other driver to think I’m flashing them. This leads them to flashing their high beams at me when oncoming and pulling over to let me pass when in front of me. Also, after I complete a right turn, my left signal flashes 3-4 times. I brought it to the dealership and they said they suspect a “software glitch” but that GM hasn’t determined a cause or solution yet. It appears to affect models built in May/June 2024 and on. I was also told that the display screen in the truck can be/may become affected, which is the only way to control the lights in the vehicle. They could not provide me with a loaner or replacement and said to keep driving the vehicle as-is until GM can come up with a fix, despite repeatedly agreeing with how unsafe it is. I have filed a report with GM as well. I was told to “make noise and maybe they’d get it fixed sooner.”

Headlights Flicker Randomly. Looked on forums and it seems to be widespread. People think your flashing your lights at them.

My headlights flicker. The issue is problematic because other drivers think I'm flashing my lights at them. There are no warnings on the dash the vehicle is brand new. I took it home last friday. It creates a driver distraction and is unsafe. I took the vehicle back to the dealer and they advised a software update was coming. When? My problem is not resolved.

The headlights when turned on flash/flicker from while driving at night. I see they have service bulletin but this is hazard as it temp brights other drivers as well as causing a weird issue while driving.

Headlamp or DRL flicker or flash (#PIT6203A) No urgent safety issue. Issue was documented by and verified by #1 Cochran 7997 Market St. Youngstown, OH 44512 Ph: 330-367-5461 Customer #[XXX] Invoice #[XXX] Vehicle has not been inspected by any others. No warnings or messages prior to the issue. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Bought ‘24 Canyon one week ago. Vehicle headlights flicker a second at a time on their own. Flicker seems to happen once every 1-2 minutes. Flicker can cause confusion with other drivers and ignite road rage.

Safety Issue: Headlights and running lights flicker off and on every 1-2 minutes.

Headlights flicker (on/off) very rapidly, independent of each other, at random times.

The contact owns a 2024 GMC Canyon. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front headlights were activated; however, the front headlights failed to operate as intended. The contact stated that the front headlights continuously flickered from high to low. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the failure was visible and documented. The contact was informed that there was no remedy for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 225.

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.

Headlights flicker intermittently causing a safety issue when driving at night which could unintentionally signal to other drivers to proceed when you are not expecting or headlights could go out completely at night

The head lights flicker when driving at night.

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.

The headlights flicker when driving at night. Every minute they turn of and back on quickly. The cars in front think I am flashing them and they pull over to the side or slow down. This started at 200 miles.

Head lights flicker while driving at night

The headlights go off and on. Sometimes they flicker.

Headlamps flickering. At first the automatic high beams were causing an issue so I turned that off then it was the headlamps while running normal continue to flicker while driving.

Headlights seem to flicker intermittently while sitting in park and driving.

Headlights flash intermittently while driving. I have not reported this to manufacturer since this is a known issue. Wanted to report to ensure vehicle is listed for safety recall/repair when available.

HEAD LIGHTS FLASH 2-3 Times a minute and getting worst safety concern others driver pulling over thinking I'm the police, had a truck pull out in fount om me assuming i was flashing him to come out, came close to losing my life ,I'm afraid it going to cause road rage called dealer three day after purchase drop it off they inspected and called gm known issue doc #PIT6203A ,no current fix for issue i was told to keep paper in truck in case i get pulled over by police for flashing light s hopefully you wont get ticket the date 8- 19-2024

Headlights flickering

The headlights have an occasional flicker.

The headlight assemblies randomly flicker, and occurs while driving and while parked. It includes the HID headlights and the LED daytime running lights. The dealer has confirmed that the issue exists with this model vehicle; however, there is currently no fix.

This truck was purchased brand new on [XXX]. Noticed lights are intermittently flickering (every 2-4 minutes) when driving at night on [XXX]. We took vehicle in to dealership (Jessup Automotive) on 8/23/24 where is was purchased and work order stated, "Engineering is aware of this concern and is working towards a resolution. It is no longer recommended to replace the headlamp assemblies as it has been found that the issue is present in the replacements currently stocked at CCA. This PI will be updated when this direction changes." Other vehicles think you are blinking your lights at them. We took a video. Also, there are other vehicles of people having same issue on [XXX] . The vehicle has been inspected by dealership. We are taking to another GMC to get second opinion. No warning lamps, messages or other symptoms before the failure. Owners on the website mentioned that changing the headlight assembly worked. They stated change module or headlights did not work. This problem has been going on at least since since May 2024. We have paid $40,000 for a truck that we are worried about driving at night. Waiting for call back from GMC now who we called on August 23, 2024 in which they stated they would call back within two business day. I have video, however it won't attach. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

The headlights flicker on and off frequently (every minute to two minutes). This put my safety at risk for not being able to see the road clear and causing a acident. It puts other drivers safety at risk because they get flashing lights pointed at their windshield and can cause and accident. It is also a safety risk because other drivers assume the flickering is being done by me the driver on purpose and I am concerned it will start road rage or another driver to escalate thinking I am road raging at them. Dealer is aware of the problem. No warning lamps. Started with 40 miles on the truck.

The vehicle, since it's purchase, has a persistant flickering occuring with the entire headlight when the main headlights are on. The problem doesn't seem to be an issue when the DRLs are only being used. The vehicle was taken back to the dealership to be looked at but when they discussed the issue with the GM even they couldn't figure it out. This can pose a serious safety issue if the lights go out all together at night on a dark roadway.

Headlights constantly flicker and causes dangerous condition driving at night

Front headlights, marker lights, and drive lights flicker off and on while vehicle is running and while driving at night.

Headlights flicker every couple of minutes. Very concerning driving at night. Incoming traffic thinks I’m flashing them. Not good these days. Contacted dealer. They are aware there is a problem. They stated that GM has not come up with a fix yet. To me that answer is unacceptable.

Headlights flicker all the time regardless of speed Radar cruise control will slam on the brakes for no reason even when there's nothing in front of me. (Seems to happen more at night) Blindspot monitoring will randomly turn on for no reason

Been experiencing an intermittent issue. After completing an indicated right hand turn, the vehicle will signal a left turn for 3 blinks. This is a safety issue because the vehicle is signaling a left turn when no turn is intended.

Headlights flickering on and off at night.

Headlights flickering

The vehicle headlights flicker off and on intermittently, sometimes within a few seconds of each occurrence, other times several minutes between flickering off and on. The flickering is distracting to the driver of the vehicle and to other drivers as well as oncoming drivers flash lights back. The dealership has been notified and they are aware of other complaints on 2024 GMC Canyon vehicles. This is a known issue among other owners and apparently GM as the issue has been voiced on social media sites related to the Canyon and on Canyon related group forums.

Headlights flicker independently randomly. Does not matter what position headlights are in (auto, on, highbeam). GM looked and confirmed issue but said to not replace any modules or other parts until they can redesign the headlights. Happening on all 2024 GMC Canyons. Issue during daytime driving could lead to road rage. Issue at night is worse obviously because it is very distracting to oncoming and other drivers. Police could think you are trying to warn other drivers of their presence which would lead to a citation but mostly the distraction and irritation to other drivers is going to lead to an accident or worse. GMC needs to recall these Canyons and get a fix immediately.