2016 GMC Canyon: raw data

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vehicle	2016 / gmc / canyon
known issues	6 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-20)
complaints	268 on file (2016-01-21 → 2026-09-15)
recalls	4
investigations	0
fars	16 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexed	yes
license	CC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Transmission shudder and hesitation during accelerationPOWER TRAIN10 complaints2020-06 → 2026-03gmc-canyon-2016-transmission-shudder

11723200 Transmission shudder that is causing Drivability issues. Multiple mechanics have told me to drive it and maintain it until the transmission gives out
11566729 I have not been in an incident yet, but when I slow down coming off the highway and try to come back up to traffic speed the the transmission bucks or shutters. Also when starting from a red light or stop sign the truck bucks or shutters very notable in 3-4-5th gear
11365740 TRANSMISSION CONSISTENTLY SHUDDERS WHEN ACCELERATING IN ALL DRIVING CONDITIONS AND SPEEDS, AND SOMETIMES GOES TO HIGHER RPMS WHEN ENGINE IS WARM AND RESTARTED

Ignition key fails to release from ignition switchELECTRICAL SYSTEM11 complaints2020-03 → 2024-07gmc-canyon-2016-ignition-key-retention

11605489 The contact owns a 2016 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that after arriving to his destination, he became aware that the ignition switch would not release the key
11494835 The key does not always release from the ignition after parking the truck. I have to shift into Drive and back into Park multiple times or wait up to a minute to remove the key
11462912 Ignition key randomly will not release from ignition switch. The key is stuck in the ignition in the accessory position which in turn kills the battery. Unable to remove key!

Infotainment system screen and display failureELECTRICAL SYSTEM3 complaints2020-08 → 2026-06gmc-canyon-2016-infotainment-failure

11747456 The contact owns a 2016 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the infotainment system and screen display became inoperable. No warning lights were illuminated
11504038 Recently the radio stopped playing and the infotainment system went blank. It occasionally pops up a screen that says waiting on update, other than that it stays blank most of the time
11348970 MY INFOTAINMENT CONSOLE 'IS FREAKING OUT'. MODEL 84042934 WILL RANDOMLY CHANGE SCREENS, MOVE ICONS, CONNECT AND DISCONNECT THE APPLE CAR PLAY, SWITCH FM, AM, BT INPUT, CHANGE MENU POSITIONS, AND OTHER RANDOM (AND DISTRACTING) ACTIONS

DEF system fault triggering speed-limited limp modeFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM4 complaints2021-11 → 2022-07gmc-canyon-2016-def-limp-mode

11473745 DEF Fluid/nox sensor. My truck has 37,000 miles on it. I have been limited to 65mph, 55mph, and then 5mph 3 separate times already because DEF fluid quality poor permanent code. It all comes down to a dirty nox sensor #2 in the exhaust
11469903 It keeps putting my vehicle into limp mode with the def system and tell me that I have poor exhaust quality. I can’t keep taking my vehicle into the shop not sure if it’s a sensor or the soot again or what but something has got to give
11441778 Alert for emissions control malfunction

Intermittent power steering and Stabilitrak lossSTEERING157 complaints2020-03 → 2026-07gmc-canyon-2016-power-steering-loss

11719183 1. The power steering failed when I was driving my 2016 GMC Truck. 2. The failure caused the steering of the truck to be very difficult putting myself and any passengers at risk
11716223 The contact owns a 2016 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the steering wheel seized, with the power steering warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn
11696623 Power steering goes out intermittently while driving, almost causing wrecks. A warning pops up that power steering needs to be serviced...but when truck is turned off and restarted the issue goes away

Brake pedal firmness and stopping-power lossSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC4 complaints2022-02 → 2025-12gmc-canyon-2016-brake-pedal-failure

11702307 The contact owns a 2016 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH in a parking lot, the brake pedal was depressed, and the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated that the brake pedal was very firm while being depressed
11457113 The brakes locked up and stayed locked for several minutes about 6 times when the brake peddle was lightly touched. I was told by the dealership service department that the computer needed reprogramming
11452954 This is the 4th time I have had a problem with my brakes. The brake pedal will be extremely hard to push to brake and this has happened while driving

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

count	earliest_date	latest_date	crash_flagged	fire_flagged	top_components
268	2016-01-21	2026-09-15	8	2	STEERING:178; POWER TRAIN:39; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:37; ENGINE:21; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:19

Recalls all years →

campaign_number	report_received_date	component	summary	consequence	remedy
17V621000	05/10/2017	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado, and 2016 Chevrolet Volt vehicles. The driver's frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash.	An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in a crash.	GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17387.
18V358000	31/05/2018	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP	General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.	A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.	GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.
15V807000	01/12/2015	LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES	General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Colorado trucks manufactured August 25, 2015 to September 24, 2015, and GMC Canyon trucks manufactured August 28, 2015 to September 24, 2015. The affected vehicles have a console compartment lid latch assembly that may fail to keep the compartment door closed in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."	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 of injury.	GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the console compartment door latch assembly, free of charge. The recall began on January 5, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16370.
16V125000	02/03/2016	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured January 19, 2016, to February 2, 2016, Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured January 9, 2016, to January 26, 2016, and 2016 GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured January 21, 2016, to February 4, 2016. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash.	An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury.	GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 28030.

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_years	occupant_deaths	match_type	vpic_recovered
2010-2024	16	legacy-code	0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

Cite this

Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.

Wrench.Pro (2026). 2016 GMC Canyon vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2016/gmc/canyon

@misc{wrenchpro_2016_gmc_canyon_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2016 GMC Canyon},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2016/gmc/canyon}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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