2019 Gmc CANYON problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
16 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
52,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2019 model year. Data snapshot: . 5 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Power Train is the most frequently named component, appearing in 6 of 16 complaints (37.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 4 | 25.0% |
| Engine operation | 3 | 18.8% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 12.5% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 6.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 6 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
Power Train: 6; Electrical System: 4; Engine: 3; Fuel/Propulsion System: 3; Unknown Or Other: 3; Electrical System:Ignition: 1; Steering: 1; Tires: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 3 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 11 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 2 |
2019: 1; 2020: 1; 2021: 2; 2022: 1; 2023: 4; 2024: 3; 2025: 2; 2026: 2
Pattern summary
Power Train leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 4 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 3 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11322844 · 2020-04-30 (April 30, 2020)
TRANSMISSION SLIPS ON INCLINES. HAVE TAKEN IT TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES . THEY CHANGED FLUID AND IT STILL SLIPS ON INCLINES. DOESN'T SLIP ALL OF THE TIME, BUT DOES STILL SLIP! THIS STARTED APPROX. 2 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE. BOUGHT NEW.
Owner-reported narrative. 500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11322844 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11516566 · 2023-04-11 (April 11, 2023)
Truck jerks and makes loud noises when going up incline when transmission is shifting and constantly shifting even at low speed.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11516566 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11422600 · 2021-06-28 (June 28, 2021)
The vehicle hesitates and shifts harshly as if it will stall at low speed acceleration leaving my driveway and when going forward from a full stop at red light to green. Very jerky ride, uneven acceleration, fear of stalling.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11422600 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11506557 · 2023-02-10 (February 10, 2023)
High pressure fuel pump broke off while driving on highway causing truck to stall. Stabilitrack warning was activated and Engine Power Reduced message came on dash. Speed was rapidly reduced to 15 mph on the highway and started knocking hard. Mechanic found the pump physically broke and a bolt was sheered off inside of head.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11506557 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11553455 · 2023-11-03 (November 3, 2023)
The high pressure fuel pump broke twice within a 6 month period. The first time, I was traveling at 70 mph in the middle of 100 degree weather in Texas. When I took it to the shop, the mechanic mentioned that the bolt broke inside of the engine and caused the high pressure fuel pump to break and dump gasoline everywhere. It was repaired by adding a new pump and fuel line. After driving it for 5 months, the same issue happened again while driving 30 mph. My safety was put at risk since it was large amounts of gasoline that it was throwing which …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11553455 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11617207 · 2024-09-30 (September 30, 2024)
The contact owns a 2019 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds and making a right turn, the steering wheel seized. The contact continued to drive, and the steering wheel seized again. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 65,200.
Owner-reported narrative. 65,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 11617207 at NHTSA ↗