GMC Canyon 2021: Incorrect Label Risk of Overloading
GM recalls 2021 GMC Canyon vehicles with incorrect load capacity labels that could lead to overloading and crash risk. Owners will receive a free label fix.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company
What happened, in plain English
GM is recalling certain 2021 GMC Canyon vehicles because the load capacity label is incorrect, potentially causing overloading and increasing crash risk. This affects vehicles that fail to meet federal safety standards for tire and load capacity. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80444-gmc-canyon-2021-incorrect-label-risk-of-overloading.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80444-gmc-canyon-2021-incorrect-label-risk-of-overloading · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V497000
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“GMC Canyon 2021: Incorrect Label Risk of Overloading.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80444-gmc-canyon-2021-incorrect-label-risk-of-overloading. Based on NHTSA recall #21V497000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V497000).
Why it’s dangerous
The label shows a higher load capacity than intended, which could lead to overloading the vehicle. This increases the risk of a crash when the vehicle is used beyond its safe capacity.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2021 GMC Canyon vehicles with incorrect load capacity labels are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the fix may risk overloading the vehicle.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for a Tire and Loading Information placard on your vehicle that shows 22.5 kg (51 lbs.) more than intended load capacity. This issue affects 2021 GMC Canyon vehicles.
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What to do — step by step
Get New Label
GM will mail you a free B-pillar label to replace the incorrect one.
Apply or Return Label
You can apply the new label yourself or take it to a dealer for installation.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 7 months after NHTSA received the defect report.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Contact GMC
We’ve drafted a message you can send GMC to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V497000 — GMC Canyon 2021: Incorrect Label Risk of Overloading Hello, I own a GMC Canyon 2021: Incorrect Label Risk of Overloading that is covered by recall 21V497000 from GMC. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #21V497000 (January 7, 2021)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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