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2017 GMC CanyonProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 66 owner complaints about the 2017 GMC Canyon, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 18V-358 the manufacturer reports only 97% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 17, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: MTSRider18, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 GMC Canyon has problems
66 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
18Power train
14Engine
12Electrical system
8Steering
5Fuel/propulsion system
4Service brakes
3Air bags
2Visibility/wiper
2Forward collision avoidance
139 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 18 | 0 |
| Engine | 14 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 12 | 0 |
| Steering | 8 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 0 |
| 9 other systems | 13 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2017 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.
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.
Best & worst years
2017 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
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2017 GMC Canyon safety ratings
2017 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 power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
there seems to be electrical issue. the fan won't stop running even when shut off. the thermostat stop working with pretty low milage along with the tire sensors. Fixed the previous issues. Furthermore, while driving the vehicle stop working and had to use the momentum to park on the side of the…
After 5 years and 2 months of ownership of this vehicle, at ~52,000 miles it began to develop a shudder in the driveline, that I originally ascribed to an imbalanced rear wheel. After checking the rear wheels for balance, that cause was ruled out. I took the vehicle back to the GMC dealer where I…
Own a 2017 Canyon?
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