2006 GMC Canyon vs 2006 Nissan Frontier
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2006 GMC Canyon | 2006 Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 48 | 616 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 728 | 99 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 13 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–20 | 19–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 62,500 mi | 80,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | GMC Canyon | Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 220 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 174 |
| Engine | 6 | 82 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 74 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 61 |
| Electrical System | 17 | 30 |
| Steering | 0 | 34 |
| Air Bags | 4 | 25 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Won’t start | 5 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 65 |
| Stalling | 0 | 59 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 29 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 15 |
| Overheating | 0 | 15 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 12 |
2006 GMC Canyon
2006 Nissan Frontier
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.