2016 GMC Canyon problems and complaints
Owners have filed 268 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 GMC Canyon. The most-reported areas: Steering (178), Power Train (39), Electrical System (37).
Key takeaways
- 268 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 | 178 | 66% |
| Power Train | 39 | 15% |
| Electrical System | 37 | 14% |
| Engine | 21 | 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 - filed 2026-09-15
2016 GMC Canyon Power Steering failure exactly the same as the recall done on the 2015 GMC Canyon in 2021. While I am driving, for the last 5 days, my power steering and stabilitrac will shut off, and a warning sign will appear on my dash. I have researched it fully and the same exact recall was done on the 2015 model,...
Steering - filed 2026-07-03
Was in my garage and started up my truck and seen an alert regarding the steering. Reversed truck and was un-able to steer the truck. Steering wheel would not move at all.
Electrical System - filed 2026-06-30
The contact owns a 2016 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the infotainment system and screen display became inoperable. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed and it was determined that an unknown part needed to be replaced. The vehi...
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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.