repaired · 2023 Q2
Steering: electric power assist system
Risk. A loss of power steering, particularly at lower speeds increases the risk of a crash.
2015 GMC CanyonProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 304 owner complaints about the 2015 GMC Canyon, most often about the steering. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-213 the manufacturer reports only 65% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 5, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 GMC Canyon has problems
304 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
227Steering4 crash/fire/injury
38Power train1 crash/fire/injury
36Electronic stability control (ESC)1 crash/fire/injury
32Electrical system5 crash/fire/injury
13Engine
8Service brakes
7Air bags
6Visibility/wiper
5Fuel/propulsion system
189 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 227 | 4 |
| Power train | 38 | 1 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 36 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 32 | 5 |
| Engine | 13 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 8 | 0 |
| Air bags | 7 | 4 |
| Visibility/wiper | 6 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 0 |
| 9 other systems | 18 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
8 recalls
2015 GMC Canyon recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2019 Q1
Air bags: frontal
Risk. An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in a crash.
repaired · 2017 Q2
Steering: electric power assist system
Risk. A loss or reduction in power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2016 Q4
Disc: caliper
Risk. If the vehicle experiences a brake fluid leak it can increase the stopping distance, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
repaired · 2016 Q3
Seats
Risk. If the seat-frame attachment hooks are not secured properly, the seat may not be adequately anchored to the vehicle, and in the event of a crash, the seat…
repaired · 2016 Q2
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. If the inflator separates from the back plate in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, this may cause the air bag or…
repaired · 2016 Q1
Air bags
Risk. If the driver air bag does not deploy as designed, there is an increased risk of driver injury in the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with GMC.
Mileage at failure
When do steering problems start?
68kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 162 steering complaints. 81% were reported before 100,000 miles.
15under 30k miles132under 100k miles30100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Steering
15 owners mentioned a cost$1,000median
Middle half: $225 – $2,000
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2015 vs. every other Canyon year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Canyon median. How we score
'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2015 GMC Canyon safety ratings
2015 GMC Canyon PU/EC RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
- Rollover: 3 stars (22.0% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2015 GMC Canyon, and the recalls they led to.
- Loss of Power Steering AssistLed to recall 21V-213
In owners' words
What Canyon owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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…
Power steering and stabalink malfunction causing a radom and very dangerous complete power steering failure. GM was forced to do two recalls for this failure, one in 2016 and another in 2021 but they excluded any Canyon made after May of 2015. The recall should include these as well because their…
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