KnownCarProblems2018 GMC Canyon Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 52 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 GMC Canyon, most often about the transmission (52% of complaints, typically around 25,000 miles). It is 8th of 21 Canyon model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2018 GMC Canyon problems
Transmission
27 complaints · 52%Half of these problems showed up before 25,000 miles.
My 2018 GMC Canyon slt shudders alot. It is not constant but it is often. It sort of feels like you're driving over rumble strips. I do not feel it at highway speeds, just driving around town. It's especially prevalent when going up hills. To me, it feels like a transmission issue. When I did a google search, I found…
6 different occasions same issue. No sound when trying to start. 10 minutes later vehicle starts and cel is lit. Never auto shifts after ~30mph. Replaced torque converter and transmission body valve on 1st occurrence. Each time serviced (warranty), and at some point the problem will occur again. Total of 6 times since…
Electrical
10 complaints · 19%The contact owns a 2018 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while attempting to turn the vehicle off, the vehicle remained running. The contact was also unable to remove the key from the ignition. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to…
6 different occasions same issue. No sound when trying to start. 10 minutes later vehicle starts and cel is lit. Never auto shifts after ~30mph. Replaced torque converter and transmission body valve on 1st occurrence. Each time serviced (warranty), and at some point the problem will occur again. Total of 6 times since…
Engine
7 complaints · 14%Parts named most often: exhaust system.
The contact owns a 2018 GMC Canyon. The contact stated while driving 60-65 MPH, the message âbad exhaust fluid warningâ was displayed. The contact stated that he added exhaust fluid to the vehicle per owner manualâs instructions; however, the message remained displayed. The vehicle was taken to an unknown…
Fuel system
5 complaints · 10%The contact owns a 2018 GMC Canyon. The contact stated while driving 60-65 MPH, the message âbad exhaust fluid warningâ was displayed. The contact stated that he added exhaust fluid to the vehicle per owner manualâs instructions; however, the message remained displayed. The vehicle was taken to an unknown…
Other or unspecified
5 complaints · 10%Steering
4 complaints · 8%The contact owns a 2018 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that the steering knuckle was cracked where it connected to the ball joint. The dealer (darling's auto mall, 16 kingsland crossing, ellsworth, me 04605, 1-([phone]) indicated that they ordered the part for the steering knuckle replacement, but they did not specify…
It started about 6 months after I purchased the vehicle. The electronic power steering will intermittently fail if the truck idles for a 10-20 minute period of time. And while at highway speeds. Than start working again. During any prolonged highway trip the traction control, ABS, and brake lights will illluminate. It…
Lights
3 complaints · 6%At night, the back-up camera display on the dash is so bright, it lights up the whole cab and this causes the driver not to be able to see anything outside the cab or around the vehicle when reversing. I almost backed over my wife because I could not see her because of the brightness. There is no way to adjust the…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2018 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 2018 GMC Canyon
- What are the most common problems with the 2018 GMC Canyon?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (27 complaints, typically around 25,000 miles); electrical (10 complaints); engine (7 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2018 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 2018 a bad year for the GMC Canyon?
- It is 8th of 21 Canyon model years by number of complaints, with 52 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.