KnownCarProblems2017 GMC Canyon Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 66 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 GMC Canyon, most often about the transmission (27% of complaints, typically around 20,000 miles). It is 6th of 21 Canyon model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2017 GMC Canyon problems
Transmission
18 complaints · 27%Half of these problems showed up before 20,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
This is 2nd $40,000 Canyon I've been taken for! 1st was 2016, and transmission would take off after flooring it, as it would just 'lay down' and scared the wife so much, and wouldn't drive it! Had to repurchase an 2017, with the 8 spd trans, and even worse! It shakes and shudders even after fluid flush, then new…
Truck stalls as if in neutral after starting. Unfortunately, I have to let this truck run for t least 10 minutes or more before I can take off. If I start the truck and put it in drive any sooner, truck won't move. Actually, it runs then send to slam (very hard jerk) into drive, studders, then functions normal. I took…
Engine
16 complaints · 24%Half of these problems showed up before 15,500 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system.
Nox sensor position 2 failed, second occurrence, diesel vehicle entered limp mode. Limp mode is dangerous and indicated DEF fluid issue. This is a false positive (as described in many places on the internet and by the dealer) as a result of the sensor failure. First dealer did not stock the part, dealer 178 miles away…
Torque converter fails at 12000 miles for many. There is a GMC notice out since 2016. Mine failed at 16000 miles and the one they replaced will likely fail again in another 16k miles. This is bad. I noticed it when I pressed on the accelerator and as I increased speed up to 45 MPH. It rattled and rocked badly. The GMC…
Electrical
12 complaints · 18%Parts named most often: integrated trailer brake control.
I am having problem with my 2 year old truck sometimes I can`t get the key out sometimes lights stay on in the sunny day but my main problem is the key stuck in and can`t get it out
Vehicle stalled when I was making a left turn onto route 23 from route 296 in windham ny. Car shuttered and stalled. Almost got t-boned by a semi. Extremely lucky that I was able to roll backwards onto the bridge behind me. I did go online and saw that were other owners with the duramax diesel that experienced similar…
Other or unspecified
12 complaints · 18%We have a 2017 GMC Canyon diesel with 56570 miles on it. While we were driving down the street (it was raining) going about 30 miles an hour and all of the sudden the "service stabilitrak" censor came on am it instantly put the brake on. We turned the truck on and off. Over and over letting it sit for more that a…
Steering
8 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 47,000 miles.
Truck was in motion on the highway travelling at 110 km/hr when the power assisted power steering warning light came on and the vehicle lost all functionality to steer the vehicle. I pulled over to the highway shoulder and shut the vehicle off. I waited two minutes and then started the vehicle . The warning light was…
We have a 2017 GMC Canyon diesel with 56570 miles on it. While we were driving down the street (it was raining) going about 30 miles an hour and all of the sudden the "service stabilitrak" censor came on am it instantly put the brake on. We turned the truck on and off. Over and over letting it sit for more that a…
Fuel system
7 complaints · 11%2017 GMC Canyon equipped with diesel engine will sporadically shut-off while operating when driving with a tank that is less than 1/4 full. On 1/31/19 (odometer ~14200 miles) vehicle was driving fine with an ambient air temperature of roughly 0f, fuel tank at 1/3, when all of sudden the engine died in traffic with no…
Truck stalls as if in neutral after starting. Unfortunately, I have to let this truck run for t least 10 minutes or more before I can take off. If I start the truck and put it in drive any sooner, truck won't move. Actually, it runs then send to slam (very hard jerk) into drive, studders, then functions normal. I took…
Brakes
5 complaints · 8%The contact owns a 2017 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while exiting the freeway at 30 MPH, the collision brake system engaged with the brake warning lights illuminated. The contact depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle resumed back to normal. The dealer prince chevrolet buick GMC cadillac of albany 2701 ledo…
We have a 2017 GMC Canyon diesel with 56570 miles on it. While we were driving down the street (it was raining) going about 30 miles an hour and all of the sudden the "service stabilitrak" censor came on am it instantly put the brake on. We turned the truck on and off. Over and over letting it sit for more that a…
Air bags
3 complaints · 5%The contact owns a 2017 GMC Canyon. While driving approximately 37 MPH, the driver rear ended another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. There was no warning indicator illuminated. A police report was filed. The driver and the front passenger received minor injuries that did not require medical attention. The…
On 10/07/2018 I was involved in an accident which totaled my vehicle . It was a left turn accident I was driving straight and the impact was front and center of my vehicle. Damage was over $22,000.00 I sustained a minor injury back and neck pain and recently had surgery for a hernia which I had 10 years prior , after…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2017 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.
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 2017 GMC Canyon
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 GMC Canyon?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (18 complaints, typically around 20,000 miles); engine (16 complaints, typically around 15,500 miles); electrical (12 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2017 GMC Canyon have?
- 1 recall 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 2017 a bad year for the GMC Canyon?
- It is 6th of 21 Canyon model years by number of complaints, with 66 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.