2017 GMC Canyon problems and complaints
Owners have filed 66 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 GMC Canyon. The most-reported areas: Power Train (18), Engine (14), Electrical System (12).
Key takeaways
- 66 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 4 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 18 | 27% |
| Engine | 14 | 21% |
| Electrical System | 12 | 18% |
| Unknown Or Other | 12 | 18% |
| Steering | 8 | 12% |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 8% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 | 8% |
| Air Bags | 3 | 5% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 3% |
| Fuel System | 2 | 3% |
| Gasoline | 2 | 3% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 GMC Canyon PU/CC 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2017 GMC Canyon PU/CC RWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2017 GMC Canyon PU/EC RWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2017 GMC Canyon PU/EC 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,service Brakes,forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-09-17
While Driving on the interstate, we were needing to stop because of traffic. The brake pedal became very stiff and was barely able to stop the car. We brought the vehicle into a brake shop to have it looked at. The mechanic stated it was most likely the Master cylinder. We replaced that. It still was having the same is...
Service Brakes, Hydraulic,electrical System - filed 2026-02-25
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 to abruptly decelerat...
Power Train - filed 2025-09-25
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 replaced the serial gat...
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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.