2019 GMC Canyon problems and complaints
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 GMC Canyon. The most-reported areas: Power Train (6), Electrical System (5), Engine (3).
Key takeaways
- 16 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 0 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 6 | 38% |
| Electrical System | 5 | 31% |
| Engine | 3 | 19% |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 19% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | 19% |
| Steering | 1 | 6% |
| Tires | 1 | 6% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 GMC Canyon PU/CC RWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2019 GMC Canyon PU/CC 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2019 GMC Canyon PU/EC 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2019 GMC Canyon PU/EC RWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,engine - filed 2026-04-14
The engine coolant temperature sensor has failed on my 2019 GMC Canyon. The check engine light is illuminated, the temperature gauge does not register correctly, the air conditioning has been disabled by the vehicle's computer, and the engine cooling fan continues to run after the engine is turned off. These symptoms a...
Electrical System,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-04-12
Ambient air temperature sensor
Power Train - filed 2025-08-28
Transmission shifting issues. The transmission will shift very slowly (engine revs high and vehicle lurches) when driving the truck each morning. I reported the issue to the dealership within 0ne month of purchasing the truck in 2019 and again in 2024. The dealership stated there is nothing wrong with the transmission....
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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.