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GMC Canyon
Data refreshed July 19, 2026
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Complaints
1,406
Active records
Recalls
31
Active records
TSBs
3,644
Active records
Filing history
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Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
0
Injuries
35
Crashes
41
Fires
22
Top reported issues — GMC Canyon
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Operating state
Steering behavior
Reporting mechanism
Driver assistance issue
Condition issue
Lighting behavior
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Electrical issue
Vibration/harshness
Performance issue
Braking behavior
Noise
Engine behavior
Starting behavior
Safety restraint issue
Thermal issue
Fluid issue
Infotainment behavior
Access/entry issue
HVAC behavior
Powering on/off behavior
Safety restraint behavior
Ride/handling behavior
Smell
Recent change
Wiper/washer behavior
Communication/network issue
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2016 GMC CANYON
Filed Jul 3, 2026
Was in my garage and started up my truck and seen an alert regarding the steering. Reversed truck and was un-able to steer the truck. Steering wheel would not move at all.
2023 GMC CANYON
Filed Jul 1, 2026
Trailer brakes continuously fault due to known problem GM technical bulletin 23-NA-149 This should be a recall. Nothing but the runaround getting it fixed by GM.
2026 GMC CANYON
Filed Jul 1, 2026
I was pushing the accelerator, and the transmission hesitated at about 45 mph. For about 2-3 seconds, the vehicle would not upshift. The RPMs revved, and finally the vehicle slam-shifted into gear. The vehicle drove normally for the rest of the drive cycle.
2016 GMC CANYON
Filed Jun 30, 2026
The contact owns a 2016 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the infotainment system and screen display became inoperable. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed and it was determined that an unknown part needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
2018 GMC CANYON
Filed Jun 26, 2026
The truck have a bad shudder that can shake you off the road. They know about the issue because its been an issue with there vehicles. I have a 2020 colorado also with this dangerous issue.
2015 GMC CANYON
Filed Jun 23, 2026
Was driving my truck and would randomly lose power steering while driving. When the power steering cut out it would jerk the steering wheel to the left a little bit and if I pulled over and turned the key off and turned it back on, it would reset and start working until it happened again, which could be five minutes later or 20 minutes later. It would cut out at any given time. I am the second owner of this vehicle and once this problem started happening I looked into it and found out that…
2016 GMC CANYON
Filed Jun 20, 2026
This is a constant issue where the power steering issues disabled while driving and its very damgerous usually i just turn it off and on it fixes it, but then it happens again and frequently
2016 GMC CANYON
Filed Jun 20, 2026
Power steering and StabiliTrack warning pops-up randomly and cuts off power steering assistance while I'm driving on the highway or on country roads. The power steering is very hard to maneuver. However, when it's safe to do so, I have to pull over on a safe place and have to restart my truck twice, in order to regain power steering. I have taken it to an independent mechanic and to a Chevy dealership on Merced. The dealership service tech informed me that in order to service the vehicle and…
2016 GMC CANYON
Filed Jun 17, 2026
Recurring Stabilitrack issues while driving. Reset system replaced fuses and issue keeps happening. Bringing for further service.
2008 GMC CANYON
Filed Jun 17, 2026
When sitting at idle, the engine miss & spark knock at times. When start driving down the road the throttle seems hard to Press & takes a little time to reach up to road speed. The truck does not get good gas mileage at all. I had the spark plugs & wires changed still don't help.