- The 2026 GMC Canyon crew cab failed to earn any IIHS Top Safety Pick awards.
- IIHS rated the Canyon marginal in the updated moderate overlap front crash test.
- IIHS rated the Canyon poor in the vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention test.
The 2026 GMC Canyon crew cab rolled into IIHS testing with six standard airbags. It rolled out with no Top Safety Pick award.