Fitment notes: AGM battery required for start-stop system; located under hood
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Every control module on the 2015-2026 GMC Canyon — where it lives, replacement time, and what it takes to program a replacement. Modules marked dealer / factory tool won't work after a part swap alone — budget for programming.
🔧 MDI/MDI2 + Techline Connect or Autel MaxiFlash + AutoAuth
⚠️ TPMS receiver integrated in BCM, not a separate module. Sensor relearn required after tire rotation or replacement. Relearn can be done with scan tool or manual procedure.
Electric Power Steering Control Module (EPSCM)2.0 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.5 hr▸ programming details
📍 Integrated with steering column assembly, below instrument panel
⚠️ VIN programming and steering angle sensor calibration required. 2016+ may require security gateway authentication. Column must be centered before programming.
Surround Vision Camera Module (SVCM)2.0 hr R&Rdealer / factory tool +0.5 hr360-degree camera system (2021+ Denali)▸ programming details
📍 Behind center of instrument panel, integrated with infotainment system
🔧 MDI/MDI2 + Techline Connect
⚠️ Multiple camera inputs (front, rear, side mirrors). Calibration required. Available only on highest trim levels 2021+.
📍 Frame rail driver side, forward of driver door, integrated with ABS hydraulic unit
🔧 GDS2 or Autel/Launch/Snap-on
⚠️ Brake bleeding and automated bleed procedure required. VIN programming recommended but not always mandatory. Stability control and traction control integrated.
⚠️ Actuator calibration required after replacement. Automatic climate control standard on most trims. Manual HVAC on base models may not require programming.
⚠️ Security gateway module controls access to other modules. VIN programming required. Critical for security architecture. Rarely fails but essential for programming other modules.
📍 Behind front grille, center mounted to radiator support
🔧 MDI/MDI2 + Techline Connect
⚠️ Radar sensor calibration required after replacement or windshield replacement. Aim procedure requires specific targets and alignment. Lane departure warning integrated in some models.
📍 Under center console, below radio/HVAC stack, mounted to floor tunnel
🔧 MDI/MDI2 + Techline Connect
⚠️ Security gateway locked 2016+. VIN programming required. Must clear crash/deployment data. Battery disconnect and 2-minute wait mandatory. Aftermarket tools have limited access.
Door Control Module (DCM)1.2 hr R&Raftermarket tool +0.3 hrPower windows and locks (standard most trims)▸ programming details
📍 Inside driver door, behind door panel
🔧 GDS2 or Autel/Launch
⚠️ Controls window, lock, and mirror functions for driver door. Passenger door may have separate module on crew cab models. Window auto-up/down relearn required.
⚠️ Mileage programming legally required. VIN and configuration programming mandatory. 2016+ security gateway may apply. Digital driver information center integrated.
Transfer Case Control Module (TCCM)1.0 hr R&Raftermarket tool +0.3 hr4WD models only▸ programming details
📍 Mounted on transfer case, driver side
🔧 GDS2 or Autel/Launch
⚠️ Encoder motor relearn required. VIN programming recommended. 2-speed and AutoTrac systems use same module with different calibration.
Parking Assist Control Module (PACM)1.0 hr R&Raftermarket tool +0.3 hrRear park assist▸ programming details
📍 Behind rear bumper, center mounted to bumper reinforcement
🔧 GDS2 or Autel/Launch
⚠️ Sensor calibration required after replacement. Front and rear park assist available on higher trims 2017+.
Fuel Pump Control Module (FPCM)0.8 hr R&Rno coding
📍 Frame rail driver side, mid-vehicle near fuel tank
⚠️ No programming required. Controls fuel pump speed based on ECM commands. Introduced to reduce electrical noise and improve fuel economy.
📍 Center of instrument panel in radio cavity, integrated with touchscreen display
🔧 GDS2 or Autel/Launch
⚠️ VIN programming and configuration required. 2015-2016 MyLink, 2017-2019 updated MyLink, 2020+ updated infotainment. Apple CarPlay/Android Auto standard 2016+.
📍 Under driver side of instrument panel, left of steering column
🔧 GDS2 or Autel/Launch
⚠️ Configuration and calibration via scan tool or infotainment screen. Available on most trims as option or standard on higher trims.
Headlamp Control Module (HCM)0.8 hr R&Raftermarket tool +0.2 hrLED or adaptive headlamps (2021+ Denali)▸ programming details
📍 Behind driver side headlamp assembly
🔧 GDS2 or Autel/Launch
⚠️ Controls LED headlamp functions and adaptive lighting. Standard halogen headlamps do not use separate module. Calibration required for adaptive function.
Aftermarket tool coverage varies by software version and vehicle build — treat "aftermarket tool" rows as "usually possible" and verify against your tool maker's coverage list before promising a customer. Spot a wrong location or hour? Tell us — corrections ship fast here.
General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Protection.”
Consequence: Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N252540430. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 26, 2026.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE · 25V856000
2025-12-11
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024–2026 GMC Canyon AT4X AEV vehicles. Incorrect sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software may cause a second stage passenger air bag deployment when only a first stage is intended. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, “Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence: An air bag that deploys improperly increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the SDM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 30, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252533510. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 11, 2025.
Fuel economy (EPA)
City
19mpg
Highway
23mpg
Combined
20mpg
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
Capability & size
EPA class
Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD
Wiper blades
Third generation Canyon uses symmetrical 24-inch blades. Pickup truck body style has no rear wiper.
Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying. Rear blades are model-specific; check the package's vehicle list.
Fuel economy figures are EPA data via fueleconomy.gov (median across matching trims). Performance figures are compiled estimates for the 2025 GMC Canyon 2.7L I4 Turbo and can vary by trim.
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