2015 GMC Canyon problems and complaints
Owners have filed 322 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 GMC Canyon. The most-reported areas: Steering (229), Power Train (43), Electronic Stability Control (esc) (37).
Key takeaways
- 322 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 8 involve a crash, 4 a fire, 5 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 229 | 71% |
| Power Train | 43 | 13% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 37 | 11% |
| Electrical System | 36 | 11% |
| Unknown Or Other | 15 | 5% |
| Engine | 14 | 4% |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 4% |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 3% |
| Air Bags | 7 | 2% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 7 | 2% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 | 2% |
| Wheels | 3 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 GMC Canyon PU/EC RWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2015 GMC Canyon PU/CC RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2015 GMC Canyon PU/EC 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2015 GMC Canyon PU/CC 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering - filed 2026-11-05
The electric power steering assist completely failed while driving, causing an immediate crash hazard. The vehicle is a 2015 GMC Canyon suffering from the exact physical component failure and torque sensor defect detailed in NHTSA Campaign 21V213000. However, the manufacturer states this VIN is not covered under the cu...
Steering - filed 2026-09-22
lost power steering
Steering - filed 2026-09-16
The contact owns a 2015 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the "Power Steering Assist Lost" message displayed, and the steering wheel became stiff and difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was parked, and upon restarting the engine, the failure self-corrected. The conta...
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More for the 2015 GMC Canyon
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.