NHTSA Data Explorer

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

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

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

455

Steering behavior

414

Reporting mechanism

353

Driver assistance issue

261

Condition issue

249

Lighting behavior

241

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

129

Electrical issue

110

Vibration/harshness

105

Performance issue

98

Braking behavior

83

Noise

81

Engine behavior

78

Starting behavior

74

Safety restraint issue

58

Thermal issue

52

Fluid issue

47

Infotainment behavior

34

Access/entry issue

33

HVAC behavior

33

Powering on/off behavior

26

Safety restraint behavior

24

Ride/handling behavior

16

Smell

13

Recent change

10

Wiper/washer behavior

7

Communication/network issue

1

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.

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Updated July 19, 2026. Refreshed nightly.