2017 GMC CANYON

1 recalls — 91 complaints

18V358000 May 31, 2018
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
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... Read more
Consequence
A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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... Read more
895 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: General Motors LLC

Complaint Statistics

91 total complaints 3 crashes 4 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
POWER TRAIN17
ENGINE14
UNKNOWN OR OTHER12
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM10
STEERING8
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM5
AIR BAGS3
SERVICE BRAKES3
VISIBILITY/WIPER2
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL Feb 25, 2026
Incident date: Sep 15, 2025
The contact owns a 2017 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated, and the message " Check Trailer Brakes” was displayed. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the braking system randomly activated, causing the vehicle... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Feb 25, 2026
Incident date: Sep 15, 2025
The contact owns a 2017 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated, and the message " Check Trailer Brakes” was displayed. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the braking system randomly activated, causing the vehicle... Read more
POWER TRAIN Sep 25, 2025
Incident date: Jul 21, 2025
The contact owns a 2017 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the engine oil was changed several times, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who rep... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 18, 2025
Incident date: Jul 16, 2025
there seems to be electrical issue. the fan won't stop running even when shut off. the thermostat stop working with pretty low milage along with the tire sensors. Fixed the previous issues. Furthermore, while driving the vehicle stop working and had to use the momentum to park on the side of the roa... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jul 18, 2025
Incident date: Jul 16, 2025
there seems to be electrical issue. the fan won't stop running even when shut off. the thermostat stop working with pretty low milage along with the tire sensors. Fixed the previous issues. Furthermore, while driving the vehicle stop working and had to use the momentum to park on the side of the roa... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jul 18, 2025
Incident date: Jul 16, 2025
there seems to be electrical issue. the fan won't stop running even when shut off. the thermostat stop working with pretty low milage along with the tire sensors. Fixed the previous issues. Furthermore, while driving the vehicle stop working and had to use the momentum to park on the side of the roa... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Apr 2, 2025
Incident date: Jan 20, 2021
I backed into a parked car in a parking lot.
Crash
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Dec 28, 2024
Incident date: Dec 4, 2024
Check engine light came on, had it looked into, the radiator active shutter grille was stuck and wouldn't close. It had to be replaced. No causation or incident to have caused this. Bottomline, it had to be replaced to avoid further damage and from becoming a safety issue.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Dec 28, 2024
Incident date: Dec 4, 2024
Check engine light came on, had it looked into, the radiator active shutter grille was stuck and wouldn't close. It had to be replaced. No causation or incident to have caused this. Bottomline, it had to be replaced to avoid further damage and from becoming a safety issue.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Apr 30, 2024
Incident date: Jan 5, 2023
I can not remove my key from ignition . Sometimes it takes up to 30 minutes to get it to release. Have taken to multiple places they all have different answer and no one knows how to fix it . Getting worse everyday. Today was told to contact you that they could not help me
ENGINE Oct 31, 2023
Incident date: Oct 4, 2023
Catastrophic engine failure. Piston #1 damage after a fuel injector issue. The truck just hit 100k miles. This left my husband stranded over an hour away. No check engine light or warning other than a loud pop and smoke. No warranty on the truck, I’ve been quoted $12k for a new engine. I have read... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Sep 13, 2023
Incident date: Apr 6, 2023
The contact owns a 2017 GMC Canyon. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the check engine warning illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed, and the diagnosis was that that evaporative emission control system purge control had malfunctioned. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaire... Read more
AIR BAGS Sep 13, 2023
Incident date: Apr 6, 2023
The contact owns a 2017 GMC Canyon. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the check engine warning illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed, and the diagnosis was that that evaporative emission control system purge control had malfunctioned. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaire... Read more
STEERING May 31, 2023
Incident date: May 29, 2023
The contact owns a 2017 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became firm and difficult to maneuver. The power steering assist warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Apr 6, 2023
Incident date: Apr 6, 2023
The transmission shudders terribly. It is available for inspection. It is unsafe because while in traffic situations, it doesn't get up to speed correctly. It is as if it can't find the gear, it feels like it is about to stall. It is not dependable to stay at a speed, or increase speed. The dealers... Read more
ENGINE Apr 6, 2023
Incident date: Apr 6, 2023
The transmission shudders terribly. It is available for inspection. It is unsafe because while in traffic situations, it doesn't get up to speed correctly. It is as if it can't find the gear, it feels like it is about to stall. It is not dependable to stay at a speed, or increase speed. The dealers... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Mar 15, 2023
Incident date: Feb 2, 2023
I was driving down the road when all of a sudden I received a warning “power steering” drive with care and something called “stabilitrack” my power steering had shut off. I was driving down a highway going about 65 around Walker lake no with turns. Coming around one of the turns the power st... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Feb 3, 2023
Incident date: Feb 3, 2023
The central control screen goes through a rapid, seemingly random series of "ghost touch" control changes. It cannot be stopped or shut down. It often changes the language of all screens in the vehicle (I cannot read French), shifts the instrument panel screen from speedometer to any of a large numb... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL Dec 13, 2022
Incident date: Jun 13, 2017
The contact owns a 2017 GMC Canon. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated along with the following displayed message "ISSUE WITH EXHAUST SYSTEM REDUCE ENGINE POWER TAKE TO THE DEALER IMMEDIATELY", as the vehicle slowed down drastically not allowing the dr... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM Sep 13, 2022
Incident date: Sep 1, 2021
The contact owns a 2017 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the temperature gauge would not operate and the vehicle would not properly accelerate while pressing the accelerator pedal. Also while operating the vehicle the contact had become ill with headaches and dizzines... Read more
1 injured
POWER TRAIN Aug 17, 2022
Incident date: Jul 15, 2022
After 5 years and 2 months of ownership of this vehicle, at ~52,000 miles it began to develop a shudder in the driveline, that I originally ascribed to an imbalanced rear wheel. After checking the rear wheels for balance, that cause was ruled out. I took the vehicle back to the GMC dealer where I ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Aug 13, 2022
Incident date: Aug 8, 2022
Constantly getting a message and beeping to service my trailer brake system while in park and driving. I’ve never used this before for towing any trailers or anything. This message and beeping cause a distraction and i find it to be dangerous. And the fact I’ve never used this is quite annoying.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 13, 2022
Incident date: Aug 8, 2022
Constantly getting a message and beeping to service my trailer brake system while in park and driving. I’ve never used this before for towing any trailers or anything. This message and beeping cause a distraction and i find it to be dangerous. And the fact I’ve never used this is quite annoying.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jul 12, 2022
Incident date: May 8, 2022
INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM Vehicle touchscreen begins to glitch and is unresponsive, this is referred as “Touchscreen Disease”
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Jul 11, 2022
Incident date: Jul 11, 2022
2017 GMC CANYON. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TRANSMISSION ISSUES. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED TRANSMISSION SHUDDERING AND BUCKING. OCCASIONALLY, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT ENGAGE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT YET DISCOVERED A FIX.
POWER TRAIN May 4, 2022
Incident date: Jan 9, 2022
The contact owns a 2017 GMC Canyon. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle failed to respond when the accelerator pedal was depressed; instead the vehicle would jerk forward. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The contact had driven the vehicle to a local d... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Apr 19, 2022
Incident date: Feb 4, 2022
Fuel/Emissions: I have a 2017 GMC Canyon; I am not able to fuel the truck without the use of a funnel. As soon as I start fueling, it shuts off and "spits gas" on my clothes. When I do use the funnel, it takes me almost 20 minutes to fuel the truck. I have read in forums that it is a common occurren... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Apr 19, 2022
Incident date: Feb 4, 2022
Fuel/Emissions: I have a 2017 GMC Canyon; I am not able to fuel the truck without the use of a funnel. As soon as I start fueling, it shuts off and "spits gas" on my clothes. When I do use the funnel, it takes me almost 20 minutes to fuel the truck. I have read in forums that it is a common occurren... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Feb 27, 2022
Incident date: Feb 27, 2022
My key frequently gets suck in the ignition. During this event, I cannot remove the key and the vehicle will NOT shut down electrically (motor turns off). I have had it in the dealer shop 3 times for this same issue. I have had the key lodged at times for several hours which may require battery ... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER Feb 24, 2022
Incident date: Aug 30, 2021
Windshield defrost failed when HVAC Module Temp Door failed similarly to failures in 2015 and 2016 year models. GMC confirmed and repaired the 2015 and 2016 model years; but, has so far refused to acknowledge or repair my 2017 model; even though, from information available to me, it is the same par... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Sep 7, 2021
Incident date: Sep 3, 2021
I have a fuel leak coming from the top of the fuel tank and running down the side of the tank. The leak occurs when the vehicle is running so it's appears to be coming from the high pressure fuel line or top of the fuel pump. It appears to be exactly what is described in NHTSA Campaign Number 18V3... Read more
POWER TRAIN Aug 24, 2021
Incident date: Aug 20, 2021
At highway cruising speed I am experiencing a shake or a shutter coming from the transmission.
ENGINE Aug 2, 2021
Incident date: Jul 31, 2021
This is the 2nd time this has happened. The 1st time making a left onto route 23 from route 296 in Windham NY. Almost got T-Boned. Stalled wouldn't start. Waited 5 minutes and it started again. Ran rough then died again thankfully in a more opportune spot. MY car randomly & without warning loses al... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS Aug 2, 2021
Incident date: Jul 31, 2021
This is the 2nd time this has happened. The 1st time making a left onto route 23 from route 296 in Windham NY. Almost got T-Boned. Stalled wouldn't start. Waited 5 minutes and it started again. Ran rough then died again thankfully in a more opportune spot. MY car randomly & without warning loses al... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL Aug 2, 2021
Incident date: Jul 31, 2021
This is the 2nd time this has happened. The 1st time making a left onto route 23 from route 296 in Windham NY. Almost got T-Boned. Stalled wouldn't start. Waited 5 minutes and it started again. Ran rough then died again thankfully in a more opportune spot. MY car randomly & without warning loses al... Read more
ENGINE Jul 31, 2021
Incident date: Jul 30, 2021
Truck turned just over 62000 miles and appears to have engine oil cooler line failure. No oil on engine just dripping in protective plastic between radiator and engine. Spraying back underneath when moving. Checked on lone and blogs are showing many others with same problem with near catastrophic fa... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jun 27, 2021
Incident date: Jun 25, 2021
2017 GMC Canyon with 77,000 miles, key does not come out of ignition when shutting vehicle off. Key is 'stuck' in accessory mode and will not turn all the way to allow it to be removed. Have to restart vehicle, then shut off, and maybe key will come out. This issue is reported frequently on inter... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM May 14, 2021
Incident date: May 12, 2021
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 ... Read more
ENGINE May 14, 2021
Incident date: May 12, 2021
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 ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM May 14, 2021
Incident date: May 12, 2021
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 ... Read more
STEERING Apr 15, 2021
Incident date: Apr 9, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 GMC CANYON. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER CRAIN BUICK GMC OF CONWAY (710 S. AMITY RD, CONWAY, AR 72032, (501... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 17, 2021
Incident date: Mar 3, 2021
I'M HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY 2017GMC CANYON. SOMETIMES I CAN'T GET THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION. MAIN PROBLEM KEY IN CAN'T GET IT OUT.
SUSPENSION Feb 16, 2021
Incident date: Feb 12, 2021
TRANSMISSION CONTINUALLY HAS ISSUES WITH THE FIRST TO SECOND GEAR CHANGE, SHUDDERS AT LOW SPEEDS AND WHEN DECELERATING, AND PRODUCES A LOUD 'CLUNK' NOISE WHEN WHEN REVERSE GEAR IS ENGAGED. IN ADDITION TO THE ' CLUNK', THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE IS SUBJECT TO A RAPID MOVEMENT AS THE REVERSE GEAR IS ENGA... Read more
ENGINE Jan 2, 2021
Incident date: Jan 1, 2021
OIL LEAKING FROM A HIGH PRESSURE OIL LINE. IT WAS A PIN HOLE IN MIDDLE OF LINE, RUBBER PART LOCATED BETWEEN RADIATOR AND ENGINE. IT WAS DISCOVERED AFTER BEING PARKED FOR AN HOUR IN DRIVEWAY, AFTER A 100 MILE DRIVE. IT HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING BECAUSE THE OIL WAS EVERYWHERE AROUND ENGINE AND ON INSIDE... Read more
POWER TRAIN Nov 4, 2020
Incident date: Nov 4, 2020
THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL IS BEGINNING TO MADE A NOISE WHILE MOVING DOWN THE ROAD, YOU CANNOT HEAR IT FROM THE INSIDE THE VEHICLE, YOU NEED TO BE ON THE OUTSIDE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.
SUSPENSION Nov 4, 2020
Incident date: Nov 4, 2020
THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL IS BEGINNING TO MADE A NOISE WHILE MOVING DOWN THE ROAD, YOU CANNOT HEAR IT FROM THE INSIDE THE VEHICLE, YOU NEED TO BE ON THE OUTSIDE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Nov 4, 2020
Incident date: Nov 4, 2020
THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL IS BEGINNING TO MADE A NOISE WHILE MOVING DOWN THE ROAD, YOU CANNOT HEAR IT FROM THE INSIDE THE VEHICLE, YOU NEED TO BE ON THE OUTSIDE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.
SERVICE BRAKES Sep 10, 2020
Incident date: Sep 10, 2020
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 F... Read more
STEERING Sep 10, 2020
Incident date: Sep 10, 2020
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 F... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Sep 10, 2020
Incident date: Sep 10, 2020
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 F... Read more

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NHTSA Safety Investigations — GMC CANYON

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

RQ09001 Opened: Feb 25, 2009 — Closed: Jul 30, 2009
RQ — Closed — Model Year: 2006
BRAKE LAMP SWITCH MALFUNCTION
ON JULY 28,2009, GM INITIATED A REGIONAL RECALL CAMPAIGN ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2004-2009 CHEVROLET COLORADO AND GMC CANYON VEHICLES AND MY2006-2008 ISUZU I-SERIES VEHICLES.THE STATES AND U.S. TERRITORIES INVOLVED ARE AL, AZ, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, NV, NM, PR, SC, TX, VI AND UT.A TOTAL OF 185,903 V... Read more
PE05065 Opened: Dec 2, 2005 — Closed: May 1, 2006
PE — Closed — Model Year: 2005
BRAKE LAMP SWITCH FAILURE
BY LETTER DATED APRIL 26, 2006, GM NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT IS CONDUCTING A SAFETY RECALL (NHTSA RECALL NO. 06V139) INVOLVING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2004-06 CHEVROLET COLORADO, GMC CANYON AND 2006 MY ISUZU I280/I350 VEHICLES.GM'S RECALL COVERS 404,733 VEHICLES.GM REPORTS THAT LOSS OF BRAKE LAMP ... Read more
PE04076 Opened: Nov 10, 2004 — Closed: Mar 14, 2005
PE — Closed — Model Year: 2004
INADVERTENT FRONT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
ALL REPORTS INDICATE INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT DURING IGNITION START-UP (KEY-ON) AND WITH THE VEHICLE NOT IN MOTION.REPORTED INJURIES WERE MINOR AND CONSIST OF SKIN ABRASION AND BRUISES.THE INCIDENT DATES RANGED FROM JULY THROUGH NOVEMBER 2004.ODI HAS RECEIVED NO ADDITIONAL REPORTS SINCE OPENING THIS I... Read more

GMC CANYON — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the GMC CANYON across all model years (2004–2026).

62 Total Recalls
1,896 Total Complaints
3 Investigations
61 Reported Crashes
32 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

GMC CANYON — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2026 3 1 View
2025 3 13 View
2024 5 255 View
2023 6 90 View
2022 1 36 View
2021 3 13 View
2020 0 19 View
2019 0 18 View
2018 1 68 View
2017 (current) 1 91
2016 4 346 View
2015 8 396 View
2012 2 30 View
2011 5 20 View
2010 2 9 View
2009 3 35 View
2008 2 65 View
2007 3 61 View
2006 4 81 View
2005 3 146 View
2004 3 103 View

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