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Safety ratings
2016 GMC Canyon PU/CC 4WD
- Lane departure warningOptional
- Forward collision warningOptional
- Electronic stability controlStandard
2016 GMC Canyon PU/CC RWD
- Lane departure warningOptional
- Forward collision warningOptional
- Electronic stability controlStandard
2016 GMC Canyon PU/EC 4WD
- Lane departure warningOptional
- Forward collision warningOptional
- Electronic stability controlStandard
2016 GMC Canyon PU/EC RWD
- Lane departure warningOptional
- Forward collision warningOptional
- Electronic stability controlStandard
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Recalls (4)
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPCampaign 18V358000 · 31/05/2018
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
Risk: A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.
- AIR BAGS:FRONTALCampaign 17V621000 · 05/10/2017
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado, and 2016 Chevrolet Volt vehicles. The driver's frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash.
Risk: An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17387.
- AIR BAGS:FRONTALCampaign 16V125000 · 02/03/2016
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured January 19, 2016, to February 2, 2016, Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured January 9, 2016, to January 26, 2016, and 2016 GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured January 21, 2016, to February 4, 2016. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash.
Risk: An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 28030.
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESCampaign 15V807000 · 01/12/2015
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Colorado trucks manufactured August 25, 2015 to September 24, 2015, and GMC Canyon trucks manufactured August 28, 2015 to September 24, 2015. The affected vehicles have a console compartment lid latch assembly that may fail to keep the compartment door closed in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."
Risk: If the console compartment door does not remain closed in a crash, the contents stored in the console may strike the vehicle occupants, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the console compartment door latch assembly, free of charge. The recall began on January 5, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16370.
Owner complaints
Most-reported areas
- STEERING177
- POWER TRAIN39
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM37
- ENGINE21
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER19
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)13
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL11
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM10
Read individual complaints (50 most recent)
These are unverified consumer reports filed with NHTSA, shown as submitted.
- 12/29/2023· STEERING
The contact owned a 2016 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering assist failed to operate as needed. The contact stated that an unknown steering warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed with power steering failure. The contact was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The manufacturer had been notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle was repaired out-of-pocket. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.
- 12/29/2023· STEERING
Warning on dash states Service Power Steering Drive With Care, results a complete loss of power steering assist. Happens at start up or while driving. Looses stability control and traction control as well.
- 12/27/2020· STEERING
POWER STEERING GOES OUT WHILE DRIVING AND STEERING WHEEL WILL GET HARD
- 12/26/2016· EXTERIOR LIGHTING
THIS COMPLAINT IS CONCERNING THE HEADLIGHTS. I DON'T DRIVE MUCH AT NIGHT BUT WHEN I DO IT'S FRIGHTENING. THE NEW PROJECTOR HEADLIGHTS ARE, IN MY OPINION, FLAT OUT DANGEROUS. I LIVE IN A RURAL AREA WITH MANY ROLLING HILLS AND FEW STREET LAMPS. WITH THE LOW BEAMS ON, GOING DOWN A SLOPE, IT ACTUALLY SEEMS LIKE A SHADE IS BEING PULLED DOWN ON MY WINDSHIELD. THE "LIGHT CURTAIN CUTOFF" BASICALLY DISAPPEARS INTO DARKNESS ON A DOWNSLOPE. ON A FLAT STRETCH SIGHT DISTANCE FORWARD AND TO THE SIDES IS MINIMAL. I HAVE SEEN THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY HAS RATED MOST VEHICLES WITH THESE HEADLIGHTS AS "POOR". ITS TIME FOR THE NHTSA TO TAKE ACTION.
- 12/23/2023· STEERING
I lose steering like the recall says, would like dealer to fix this as part of existing recall
- 12/20/2023· STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES
Driving down the road and power (electric) steering goes out. Power steering and traction control warnings lit up on the display. Almost impossible to steer without power steering. I am lucky that this didn't cause an accident-- very scary. This seems to be the same issue as the recall for the 2015s, but GM didn't recall the 2016s (even though online forums report that it was the same part number for 2016 as 2015). Reported same codes when the truck was the same as those reported by others (C0545: Steering Wheel Torque Sensor, also U0420: invalid data reported from steering control module). Upload button below disappears when I try to upload my invoice--but invoice included remove and replace of rack and pinion, diagnosis, alignment-- total invoice $2003.78
- 12/13/2023· STEERING
The contact owns a 2016 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the "Service Power Steering" message was displayed, and the contact became aware that the electric power steering was not functioning properly. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The traction control warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the steering column shaft torque sensor. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V054000 (Steering), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 146,000.
- 12/06/2017· POWER TRAIN
SLOW AND GO DRIVING 20-40MPH AFTER COASTING AND TRYING TO ACCELERATE AGAIN THE TRANSMISSION BUCKS HESITATES TRYING TO FIND A LOWER GEAR. IT CAN'T DECIDE WHICH GEAR TO GO INTO AND JUST SPUTTERS AND CHUGS UNTIL I PUSH THE ACCELERATOR 1/2 WAY DOWN OR MORE THE FINDS ITS GEAR AND ROCKETS OFF. THIS TYPE OF DRIVING NOT SAFE AT ALL. THIS HAPPENS ALL THE TIME SINCE PRACTICALLY NEW. GM CLAIMS ITS NORMAL. BULLETINS TO NOT FIX ANYTHING EXCEPT UPDATE THE SOFTWARE. THAT DOESN'T ACCOMPLISH ANYTHING. THIS IS A KNOWN GM ISSUE WITH COLORADOS AND CANYONS AND GM CHANGED TRANSMISSIONS FOLLOWING YEARS AND NO SUPPORT FOR 2015-16
- 12/01/2025· SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2016 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH in a parking lot, the brake pedal was depressed, and the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated that the brake pedal was very firm while being depressed. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the vacuum pump and brake booster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
- 12/01/2021· AIR BAGSCrash
On September 14, 2021, my 2016 GMC Canyon struck another vehicle from behind going approximately 55 MPH and the airbags did not deploy. Every mechanic and insurance adjuster has stated that the airbags should have deployed in this collision.
- 12/01/2020· POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
VEHICLE FREQUENTLY SHUTS OFF DURING BRAKING OR WHILE STOPPED AND MUST BE RESTARTED BEFORE THE VEHICLE CAN OPERATE AGAIN. VEHICLE EXPERIENCES VIOLENT GEAR CHANGES AND SIGNIFICANT LAGGING DURING PERIODS OF MODERATE ACCELERATION AT LOW SPEEDS. GEAR CHANGES RESULT IN EITHER SEVERE UNRESPONSIVENESS AND A GENERAL LACK OF ACCELERATION OR AN AGGRESSIVE GEAR CHANGE THAT JERKS THE VEHICLE AND SPINS THE TIRES.
- 11/30/2023· STEERING
Driving on expressway power steering went out, very hard to steer, warning light came on. Upon reaching destination, turned vehicle off, then back on, fixed the issue. This has happened again, two more times over a period of three months. This appears to resemble NHTSAC 16V054, or GMC recall N202325410. GMC dealer informed me vehicle reports diagnostic code C0545 which reflects the same issue as the above campaign and recall. This is very dangerous.
- 11/29/2020· STEERING
LIKE THOUSANDS OF OTHER CANYONS/COLORADOS, POWER STEERING FAILS AT RANDOM TIMES CAUSING STEERING WHEEL TO BE RIPPED FROM HANDS. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. HAPPENS AT ALL SPEEDS, MOVING OR STATIONARY. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY IT'S ONLY RECALLED ON 2015 MODELS WHEN IT'S EXACTLY SAME PROBLEM.
- 11/26/2021· ENGINE
Alert for emissions control malfunction.
- 11/25/2022· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The key does not always release from the ignition after parking the truck. I have to shift into Drive and back into Park multiple times or wait up to a minute to remove the key. Took it to the dealership, but at that time, it was only happening once a week or so, and they could not reproduce the problem. 3 years later and it still happens and it's getting much worse. Happens at least once a day. I have seen this problem pop-up on many forums, and while it is not a safety issue, it is a quality issue that should be addressed by GMC.
- 11/22/2023· STEERING
power steering shows stabillitrack and I lose control.
- 11/22/2016· AIR BAGS
WE RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2016 CANYON TRUCK FOR ABOUT 45K WITH THE NEW SMALL DIESEL ENGINE. ON 10-19-16 WE TOOK IT IN TO DEALERSHIP FOR ROUTINE SERVICE AND A MAJOR LOUD VIBRATION RATTLING UNDER THE DASH IN THE PASSENGER AIR BAG AREA. WHEN WE PICKED VEHICLE UP WE WERE TOLD THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE A FIX FOR NOISE COMING FROM UNDER DASH AIR BAG AREA AND OTHERS CANYONS HAVE BEEN IN FOR THE SAME PROBLEM AND THAT THEY ARE DEALERSHIP WAITING ON PROCEDURE FROM GMC FOR FIX? WE HAVE A CONCERN THAT THIS COULD BE A SAFETY ISSUE, SINCE NOISE IS COMING FROM AIR BAG AREA AND WOULD LIKE YOUR EXPEDITIOUS ATTENTION REGARDING THIS MATTER.
- 11/21/2024· STEERING
The contact owns a 2016 GMC Canyon. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel seized, and the steering wheel was jerking with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was restarted; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 302,000.
- 11/21/2024· UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The stabilitrac system fails causing the traction system to turn off
- 11/10/2021· STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Key is not pulling out of ignition after truck has been put in park. Mechanic has replaced the shifter twice, and yet the problem is more pronounced. The Dealership (Anthony GMC) has now stated there is no problem, and yet the key wont come out for them either.
- 11/10/2021· POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Ignition key randomly will not release from switch. The key is stuck in the ignition in the accessory position which in turn kills the battery. As far as I can tell (and I have read about and experienced this problem for many months) the root cause is the gear shift assembly or Part # 23397472. It is not reliably returning the confirmation, to the solenoid lock on the ignition switch, that the transmission is in PARK reliably. For the first time last w/e my dealer admitted this is a problem and that replacing 23397472 usually resolves the issue. I need GM to take responsibility and activate a recall
- 11/09/2019· STEERING
THE VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP. COMPUTER COULD NOT PICK UP THE PROBLEM. POWER STEERING WAS WORKING AGAIN.
- 11/05/2020· UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I PUT THE CAR INTO PARK AND TURN THE KEY TO TURN THE IGNITION OFF. ENGINE TURNS OFF BUT KEY DOES NOT TURN IN TO OFF POSITION. I HAVE TO START AND TURN THE TRUCK OFF MULTIPLE TIMES TO RELEASE THE KEY.
- 10/30/2025· STEERING
Power steering goes out intermittently while driving, almost causing wrecks. A warning pops up that power steering needs to be serviced...but when truck is turned off and restarted the issue goes away. This is an extremely dangerous situation and seems to be affecting thousands of vehicles according to internet research. GM needs to be held accountable and recall and fix the issues immediately.
- 10/30/2019· POWER TRAIN
VEHICLE HAS FREQUENT SLOW ACCELERATION WHEN ENTERING HIGHWAYS. I HAVE TO STEP ON THE ACCELERATOR HARD TO HAVE THE ENGINE PICK-UP SPEED, WHICH LEADS TO THE ENGINE OVER ACCELERATING. WHEN I SLOW DOWN ON SHARP ROAD TURNS AND ACCELERATE TO PICKUP SPEED THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTING THE GEAR HARD (MAKING A THUMP SOUND). HAVE GONE TO DEALER AT MERCED GMC AND TURLOCK CHEVROLET. BOTH STATE CAR IS RUNNING THE WAY GMC MANUFACTURED IT.
- 10/28/2023· STEERING
On Monday, 10/23/23 I was driving up a mountain to go on a leisurely hike at Fremont State Park, CA. While I was ascending up the mountain the "Service Power Steering and Service Stabilitrack" warning dash alert came on. From then on, I lost power steering and had to struggle driving up the mountain. After my hike and having restarted my vehicle, Power Steering returned. However, while I descended down the mountain, I lost Power Steering again and had to struggle steering my vehicle down the mountain (this scared me quite a bit and placed my safety at risk). It's been five days since I had this problem. I haven't had any issues since then. I primarily drive on Highways, but now I'm nervous driving up hills or mountains with switchbacks. No. Right now, I don't have the means to pay for a scan or fix. I'm not planning to drive up a mountain anytime soon. However, before I drive up mountains or hills with switchbacks, I plan to get it checked and fixed if possible. There weren't any warning or messages before this incident.
- 10/24/2023· STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Stability track Cameondoing 50mph transmission geared down motor shut down on and off yes it's available problem not found by dealer took to 2 different ones stability track comes on side lights stay on and off press brakes it shut down turn left it shut down motor running in park put in reverse shut down Will drive and run sometimes but gets worse
- 10/23/2025· STEERING
Power steering turned off while driving Pulled over cycled the key it came back on Has happened 3 times in two weeks
- 10/22/2020· POWER TRAIN
TRANSMISSION CONSISTENTLY SHUDDERS WHEN ACCELERATING IN ALL DRIVING CONDITIONS AND SPEEDS, AND SOMETIMES GOES TO HIGHER RPMS WHEN ENGINE IS WARM AND RESTARTED. DEALER SAID THIS WAS NORMAL WHEN RECENTLY BROUGHT IN. IT WAS NOT SHOWING ANY CODES. DEALER SAID NOT TO KEEP 4X4 IN AUTO MODE. LESS THAN A WEEK AFTER RECEIVING TRUCK BACK FROM DEALER, A 4 WHEEL DRIVE WARNING MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED AND THE CAR WOULD NOT GO INTO 4 WHEEL DRIVE OR AUTO. MESSAGE AND PROBLEM COMES AND GOES. SHUDDERING SHOULD NOT OCCUR AND KEEPING IN AUTO MORE DURING RAIN AND COLD WEATHER IS A SAFETY PRECAUTION THAT SHOULD NOT BE AN ISSUE.
- 10/21/2025· STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
At random the power steering and traction control turn off making it difficult to drive.. This happens randomly and has become unable to steer. Once the vehicle is turned off for a period of time you can start it up and the steering returns. The issue was reported in the 2015 models. That recall needs to extend into the 2016 models since most of the parts were most likely manufactured tot eh same specs as the 2015. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent repair shop. The dealership wanted $200 for just the diagnostics. Every time this happens it becomes very difficult to drive and is a safety issue. The issue first appeared 2 months ago and after the restart stopped. Then all of a sudden it seems to occur daily.
- 10/21/2021· STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
As I started the vehicle I got a notification that the power steering has Maldonado I got a few warning lights on the dashboard. As I drove the vehicle the power steering did not work and it makes it hard to steer. This has been happening for a week now
- 10/20/2022· STEERING
Three times we have gotten an alarm that there is a steering malfunction and to drive carefully. We experienced a loss of power steering. We have had it in for service twice. The first time, the dealer reprogrammed the computer, which did not solve the problem. The second time, they said they needed to replace the steering wheel torque sensor, which they tried to order, but said it is not currently available.
- 10/20/2021· STEERING
While driving on a six lane hwy in heavy traffic at 55 mph the power steering module failed making it dangerously hard to steer. Took the truck to the GMC dealership, the technician determined the power steering module had failed and it was replaced. A warning message did display indicating the power steering was not working.
- 10/19/2023· STEERING
The vehicle’s power steering and stability control (Stabilitrak) have stopped working suddenly several times over the past two weeks. There have been no warnings leading up to the loss of power steering .This has happened while I have been traveling at highway speeds as well as in the middle of making a turn and has nearly led to crashes on a couple of occasions. It has also happened at lower speeds as well as upon starting the vehicle with no rhyme or reason. The vehicle has not been inspected for this issue but is available for inspection if necessary. I understand that this same issue has also led to a recall on the previous year’s model (2015 GMC Canyon).
- 10/18/2023· STEERING
The contact owns a 2016 GMC Canyon. The contact stated while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the power steering failed. The contact stated that the ABS and "traction control" warnings were illuminated. The contact stated that he pulled off of the road and turned the vehicle off and on several times and the power steering regained functionality. The contact stated that the power steering failure had been intermittent initially but had become a recurring failure that would occur at any speed. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed showing a C0545 code (steering wheel torque sensor malfunction) and determined that the steering gear assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The contact had researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V213000 (Steering). The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
- 10/18/2017· VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC CANYON. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. ALSO, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED ON ITS OWN. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (TWIN CITY BUICK GMC, 3046 ALCOA HWY, ALCOA, TN 37701) WHERE NOTHING WAS DONE AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ISSUE WAS NORMAL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AT 800-462-8782 AND STATED THAT THEY WOULD PASS THE ISSUE ON TO THE SENIOR MANAGER. CASE NUMBER: H3455690739 WAS PROVIDED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,000.
- 10/17/2019· STEERING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC CANYON. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE STEERING LOST POWER AND THE SERVICE POWER STEERING, ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM, AND STABILITRAK INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MILLS GM (218-297-0074, LOCATED AT 14138 DELLWOOD DR N, BAXTER, MN 56425) WHERE IT WAS KEPT FOR OBSERVATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A SIMILAR FAILURE OCCURRED IN 2017 AND THE POWER STEERING SENSOR WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED IN EARLY 2018 AND THE POWER STEERING WAS REPAIRED BY THE SAME DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 29,000.
- 10/16/2022· STEERING
My power steering suddenly went out on the highway. Has now happened a couple times. Stabilatrak also errored. Both times it showed an error message in the display saying "Service Power Steering". There have been no signs of the power steering going bad or noises from the power steering pump to indicate it is mechanical. If I stop the car and restart it the problem goes away.
- 10/16/2019· STEERING
MULTIPLE TIMES OVER THE PAST 10 DAYS THE DASHBOARD ON MY 2016 GMC CANYON (PURCHASED IN MID 2015) DISPLAYS A WARNING OF POWER STEERING PROCEED WITH CAUTION OR SERVICE STABILITRAK. THE STEERING WHEEL TIGHTENS AND I'VE HAD TO PULL OVER AND TURN OFF THE TRUCK. ISSUE SEEMS TO BE FIXED ONCE THE TRUCK STARTS BACK UP. TWICE IT'S HAPPENED ON THE FREEWAY, SEVERAL OTHER TIMES IN THE STREET AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, WHOLE TURNING AND WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT.
- 10/14/2021· STEERING
While driving the power steering stopped functioning and an error message popped up stating that it was not working. I stopped the vehicle turned off the ignition and restarted the vehicle and the power steering began working. This has happened twice in the past month.
- 10/13/2016· POWER TRAIN
VEHICLE BOGS AND MISFIRES AT RPMS BELOW 2000 CAUSING A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY PROBLEM. VEHICLE REFUSES TO ACCELERATE AT LOW RPM UNLESS IT DOWNSHIFTS. RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET FINDS MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS FOR THE SAME ISSUE. I TEST DROVE A 2017 GMC CANYON AND IT EXHIBITED THE SAME ISSUES.
- 10/11/2023· STEERING
The contact owns a 2016 GMC Canyon. The contact stated while driving approximately 75 MPH, the stabilitrak warning light illuminated and a chime sounded. Additionally, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road. The contact stated that he turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the power steering became functional. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
- 10/08/2025· STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
The contact owns a 2016 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that upon attempting to leave the driveway, the vehicle was shifted into drive and the engine experienced a complete loss of automotive power, with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, the vehicle lost power steering functionality while driving at 65 MPH, and the traction control and vehicle stabilization warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the 4-WD assembly, steering electronic motor, steering angle sensor, and the electric belt drive rack and pinion steering needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,263.
- 10/07/2019· STEERING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC CANYON. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO PULL TOWARDS THE LEFT OR RIGHT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE STRAIGHT. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO TURN THE VEHICLE AT LOW SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO TURN AND ATTEMPTED TO STEER STRAIGHT AHEAD. ROBERT WOODALL CHEVROLET BUICK GMC CADILLAC (LOCATED AT 1063 RIVERSIDE DR, DANVILLE, VA 24540, 434-797-1411) WAS CONTACTED, BUT COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CURRENTLY OCCURRING WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 141,000.
- 10/06/2020· STEERING
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP WITH A NOTIFICATION POPPING UP SAYING POWER STEERING DRIVE WITH CARE. I COULDN'T TURN THE STEERING WHEEL AT ALL. I HAD TO PUT MY TRUCK IN PARK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AND TURN IT OFF AND TURN IT BACK ON IN ORDER FOR THE MESSAGE TO CLEAR AND MY STEERING TO WORK AGAIN. LUCKILY I WAS CLOSE TO THE HOUSE AND DIDN'T HAVE TO DRIVE MUCH FURTHER. I'M WORRIED IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN WHICH IS SCARY BECAUSE I HAVE A ONE YEAR OLD AND ANOTHER NEWBORN COMING IN THE NEXT FEW MONTHS.
- 10/06/2016· POWER TRAIN
TRANSMISSION HESITATES DRAMATICALLY BETWEEN SOME SHIFTS..LONG PERIODS WHERE TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO BE IN NEUTRAL. TYPICALLY HAPPENS IN LOWER GEARS, SUCH AS BETWEEN 2 AND 3 GEARS. PRESSING ACCELERATOR THEM CAUSES A CLUNK INTO GEAR. ALSO, ON HIGHER SPEEDS, DOWNSHIFTS ARE SLOW TO OCCUR BUT THEN SEVERAL GEARS SEEM TO BE SKIPPED WHEN THE DOWNSHIFT FINALLY OCCURS, WITH SCREAMING ENGINE RPMS. THIS IS A 4 CYLINDER MODEL WITH 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANS.
- 10/04/2021· STEERING
power Steering quit while driving.
- 10/03/2024· SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
The contact owns a 2016 GMC Canyon. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the ABS, and service stabili-trak warning lights were illuminated. The steering wheel began to vibrate, and the brake pedal became firm. The contact was able to continue driving. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 220,674.
- 10/03/2016· STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 GMC CANYON. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE POWER STEERING AND STABILITY CONTROL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO JERK, THE SPEED REDUCED, AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE CONTACT HAD TO TURN OFF AND RESTART THE VEHICLE IN ORDER FOR THE POWER STEERING AND SPEED CONTROL TO FUNCTION CORRECTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,300.
- 10/01/2023· STEERING
Hello I own a 2016 gmc canyon truck It has 49000 miles on it I recently I'm experiencing some power steering issues When the car is running, the power steering stop working and the wheel is really hard to turn any direction What I found online this model has issues and recalls with the power steering. Something like power steering control module This is my VIN number [XXX] And I haven't received any information by mail or something about this recall Thanks This is my email [XXX] Thanks INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)