2016 GMC Canyon problems and complaints
Owners have filed 271 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 GMC Canyon. The most-reported areas: Steering (181), Power Train (39), Electrical System (38).
Key takeaways
- 271 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 8 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 4 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 181 | 67% |
| Power Train | 39 | 14% |
| Electrical System | 38 | 14% |
| Engine | 22 | 8% |
| Unknown Or Other | 19 | 7% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 13 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 4% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 10 | 4% |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 3% |
| Air Bags | 6 | 2% |
| Suspension | 4 | 1% |
| Hydraulic | 3 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 GMC Canyon PU/CC 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2016 GMC Canyon PU/CC RWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2016 GMC Canyon PU/EC RWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2016 GMC Canyon PU/EC 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering,electrical System,engine - filed 2026-10-15
Issue #1: While driving on the highway, the screens flickered once in a while. While stopping at a gas station, the vehicle did not turn on. Everything was black as if there was no power. After a several minutes of trying, it came back. Apparently it was an electrical issue. Took it to the dealership shop, but they cou...
Steering - filed 2026-10-01
I was driving around a windy road up a canyon with sheer cliffs, and my power steering suddenly went out. It took almost all my strength to steer it clear of me going off the canyon. It has since then gone out intermittently for months now. I’m waiting for the warranty to approve a replacement. I know this is a common ...
Steering - filed 2026-09-30
The power steering on the truck we purchased for our son for college went out while he driving, I had him take it to a local shop and they said this is a known issue from GM and a safety alert was issue under NHTSA 21V213000/GM Recall N202325410. However, even though GM used the exact same steering rack parts, they ex...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.