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Different vehicle classes · Different segments — choice depends on use case

2022 GMC Canyon vs 2022 Toyota Tundra

Reliability comparison based on NHTSA recall and complaint records.

Synced 2026-06-14 Source: NHTSA public records Reviewed by ASE-certified contributors
Quick verdict
2022 GMC Canyon versus 2022 Toyota Tundra — different vehicles, different jobs

These two come from different segments, which makes a direct reliability comparison less meaningful than usual. Showing the data so you can see what each one is good at and where each one breaks down. The reliability scores (4.2 versus 3.2) reflect different testing populations and use patterns — don't treat them as apples-to-apples.

2022 GMC Canyon

4.2/5
Reliability score
23 complaints
0 recalls (0 critical)
$4,050 repair exposure
vs

2022 Toyota Tundra

3.2/5
Reliability score
412 complaints
4 recalls (0 critical)
$13,150 repair exposure

Stories from the shop

These come from different vehicle segments, which means we're not declaring a winner here. The 2022 GMC Canyon scores 4.2; the 2022 Toyota Tundra scores 3.2. Different testing populations, different driving patterns, different categories of failure. Use the data below to understand what each one is good at and what each one breaks.

Going with the 2022 Toyota Tundra? Watch the engine and powertrain. The 2022 GMC Canyon has fewer reports in those categories, so you'd be trading one set of weak spots for another.

On the dollars-and-cents side, total repair exposure across the top problem areas runs 3.2x higher on the 2022 Toyota Tundra. That's the number to keep in mind when you're pricing the deal — a $2,000 difference in purchase price disappears the first time you're staring at a transmission rebuild.

Bottom line: these are different categories of vehicle. Pick based on what you actually need it for. We're showing the reliability data so you can factor in long-term ownership cost, not pick a winner.

— ProblemsByVin editorial team, drawing on the NHTSA data and shop experience.

Side-by-side by problem area

Category
2022 GMC Canyon
2022 Toyota Tundra
engine
No reports
122 reports
moderate · ~$3,100
powertrain
4 reports
moderate · ~$2,500
98 reports
moderate · ~$2,500
electrical
6 reports
moderate · ~$850
20 reports
moderate · ~$850
brakes
No reports
20 reports
moderate · ~$450
cruise control
No reports
20 reports
moderate · ~$600
fuel system
No reports
17 reports
moderate · ~$1,200
steering
6 reports
moderate · ~$700
8 reports
severe · ~$700
body
No reports
14 reports
moderate · ~$1,500

Common questions

Which is more reliable, the 2022 GMC Canyon or the 2022 Toyota Tundra?

Based on the NHTSA data we track, the 2022 GMC Canyon comes out ahead with a reliability score of 4.2 versus 3.2. The margin is clear, so the verdict could shift if you weight specific categories differently or factor in your own use case.

What goes wrong more often on the 2022 GMC Canyon?

On the categories we tracked, the 2022 GMC Canyon doesn't show meaningfully more complaints than the 2022 Toyota Tundra. Both have similar issue patterns.

What goes wrong more often on the 2022 Toyota Tundra?

Compared to the 2022 GMC Canyon, the 2022 Toyota Tundra has more complaints in engine and powertrain. Whether that's a deal-breaker depends on the cost and severity — see the comparison table above for repair cost ranges.

Which has more recalls?

The 2022 Toyota Tundra has more active recalls (4 vs 0). Total count is less important than severity, though — a vehicle with one critical recall and zero moderate ones is generally riskier than one with five moderate recalls.

Is an extended warranty worth it on either of these?

Both vehicles are out of factory bumper-to-bumper coverage at this point. Combined repair exposure across the top problem categories runs around $13,150 on the higher-risk vehicle. A quality service contract typically costs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years, so a single major failure usually pays for the contract. The math favors warranty coverage on whichever vehicle you choose, especially if you plan to keep it past 100,000 miles.

Related comparisons

Reliability scores, complaint counts, and severity ratings derived from the NHTSA public records database. Verify each vehicle's federal record: 2022 GMC Canyon on NHTSA · 2022 Toyota Tundra on NHTSA. "Repair exposure" is the sum of average independent-shop repair costs across each vehicle's tracked problem categories and is intended as a relative comparison, not an exact prediction. Editorial commentary written by ProblemsByVin contributors and reviewed by ASE-certified mechanics. Some links on this page are affiliate links.
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