KnownCarProblems2016 GMC Canyon Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 271 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 GMC Canyon, most often about the steering (67% of complaints, typically around 62,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Canyon model year since 2000 and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2016 GMC Canyon problems
Steering
181 complaints · 67%Half of these problems showed up before 62,000 miles. Parts named most often: column, electric power assist system.
I was driving the listed truck on a six lane highway (270) in missouri when my power steering completely failed. I was able to exit the highway by using every bit of strength I had and I'm a six foot tall 200lb man. It was saturday but I was able to get the truck to the dealer and provided them with a memo detailing…
The contact owns a 2016 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while his son was driving 55 MPH and making a right turn, the steering became difficult to turn. The contact stated he also experience the failure twice. The contact stated the stabilitrak warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or…
Transmission
39 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 7,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2016 GMC Canyon. While driving various speeds, the power train automatically shifted to 4WD and the service 4WD warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (southern GMC greenbrier located at 1300 s military hwy, chesapeake, va 23320; ([phone]) where it was diagnosed that the…
The contact owns a 2016 GMC Canyon. On several occasions, while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle was taken to gay buick GMC (3033 gulf fwy, dickinson, tx 77539, ([phone]) to be diagnosed, but the dealer stated that the vehicle was operating as intended. The contact was also informed…
Electrical
38 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 32,500 miles. Parts named most often: ignition.
Vehicle ignition key can not be removed and it does not stay in park. Vehicle can crash causing injuries and property damage vehicle has about 35000k miles under warrenty and GMC refuses to do any thing about it.
Traveling down city street approx 35mph vehicle unexpectedly shut off, dash went dark but infotainment system continued to work. Loss of all power. Brakes shuttered when attempting to come to a stop. Put the vehicle in park, turned it off, and back on. Vehicle drove normally after that.
Engine
22 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 36,000 miles.
Vehicle ignition key can not be removed and it does not stay in park. Vehicle can crash causing injuries and property damage vehicle has about 35000k miles under warrenty and GMC refuses to do any thing about it.
When trying to accelerate vehicle studders and has no power until more gas is applied. Vehicle changes gears way to fast causing you to have to apply more acceleration. Vehicle doesn't downshift causing you to also have to apply more acceleration to gain speed. Serious safety hazard.
Other or unspecified
19 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 35,000 miles.
Vehicle ignition key can not be removed and it does not stay in park. Vehicle can crash causing injuries and property damage vehicle has about 35000k miles under warrenty and GMC refuses to do any thing about it.
Transmission does not move into next gear when driving 20/25 30/35this vehicle is an accident waiting to happen you can't pass anyone also it you can't merge on highway safely you must drive vehicle in a adjusted manner
Stability control
13 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 66,000 miles.
Latelly I'm having problem it a GMC Canyon 2016 that cause the vehicle to loose power steering loss, and stability control assist which make the car to become very hard to maneuver, in the highway and local roads the first time this happen was beginning of august I brought to the dealer he reset the controls and…
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…
Speed control
11 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 11,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2016 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the accelerator pedal was engaged and there was a delayed response of several seconds. The contact stated that the failure occurred without any warning. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer.…
The contact owns a 2016 GMC Canyon. Ever since the vehicle was purchased, the vehicle has pulled to the right. Additionally, on several occasions, the vehicle independently accelerated. The contact also stated that the transmission was slipping while the vehicle was being driven. The vehicle was taken to al serra GMC…
Fuel system
10 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 35,500 miles.
Transmission does not move into next gear when driving 20/25 30/35this vehicle is an accident waiting to happen you can't pass anyone also it you can't merge on highway safely you must drive vehicle in a adjusted manner
The stability track light comes on and the check engine light comes on and the car reduces its speed to 25 MPH on the highway very dangerous very scary the dealer cannot seem to fix the issues and find the problems
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2016 GMC Canyon recalls
Fuel system: fuel pump
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Air bags: frontal
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Air bags: frontal
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Doors and locks: latches/locks/linkages
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.
Full defect summary
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."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2016 GMC Canyon
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 GMC Canyon?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: steering (181 complaints, typically around 62,000 miles); transmission (39 complaints, typically around 7,000 miles); electrical (38 complaints, typically around 32,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2016 GMC Canyon have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 31, 2018 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2016 a bad year for the GMC Canyon?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Canyon model year since 2000, with 271 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.