repaired · 2019 Q4
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
2016 GMC CanyonProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 271 owner complaints about the 2016 GMC Canyon, most often about the steering. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-807 the manufacturer reports only 92% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 15, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 GMC Canyon has problems
271 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
181Steering4 crash/fire/injury
39Power train
38Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
22Engine4 crash/fire/injury
13Electronic stability control (ESC)
11Vehicle speed control
10Fuel/propulsion system
6Service brakes
6Air bags
1510 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 181 | 4 |
| Power train | 39 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 38 | 3 |
| Engine | 22 | 4 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 13 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 11 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 10 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 6 | 1 |
| Air bags | 6 | 3 |
| 10 other systems | 15 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2016 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 Q1
Air bags: frontal
Risk. An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in a crash.
repaired · 2017 Q3
Air bags: frontal
Risk. An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury.
repaired · 2017 Q2
Latches/locks/linkages
Risk. If the console compartment door does not remain closed in a crash, the contents stored in the console may strike the vehicle occupants, increasing their risk…
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?
63kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 63 steering complaints. 73% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 46% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
10under 30k miles46under 100k miles17100k 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
14 owners mentioned a cost$2,154median
Middle half: $1,925 – $2,787
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
2016 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
2016 GMC Canyon safety ratings
2016 GMC Canyon PU/CC 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
- Rollover: 3 stars (21.2% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What Canyon owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Issue #1: While driving on the highway, the screens flickered once in a while. While stopping at a gas station, the vehicle did not turn on. Everything was black as if there was no power. After a several minutes of trying, it came back. Apparently it was an electrical issue. Took it to the…
I was driving around a windy road up a canyon with sheer cliffs, and my power steering suddenly went out. It took almost all my strength to steer it clear of me going off the canyon. It has since then gone out intermittently for months now. I’m waiting for the warranty to approve a replacement. I…
The power steering on the truck we purchased for our son for college went out while he driving, I had him take it to a local shop and they said this is a known issue from GM and a safety alert was issue under NHTSA 21V213000/GM Recall N202325410. However, even though GM used the exact same steering…
Own a 2016 Canyon?
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