2017 Gmc CANYON: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
65 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
27,803 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2017 model year. Data snapshot: . 40 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Power Train is the most frequently named component, appearing in 17 of 65 complaints (26.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 16 | 24.6% |
| Steering behavior | 8 | 12.3% |
| Engine operation | 4 | 6.2% |
| Braking behavior | 4 | 6.2% |
| Fuel system concerns | 4 | 6.2% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 4.6% |
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 | 17 |
| Engine | 14 |
| Unknown Or Other | 12 |
| Electrical System | 10 |
| Steering | 8 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
Power Train: 17; Engine: 14; Unknown Or Other: 12; Electrical System: 10; Steering: 8; Fuel/Propulsion System: 5; Air Bags: 3; Service Brakes: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 17 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 10 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 9 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 3 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 17; 25,000 to 49,999: 10; 50,000 to 74,999: 9; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 1
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (17). 25 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 |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2017: 3; 2018: 10; 2019: 11; 2020: 9; 2021: 10; 2022: 10; 2023: 6; 2024: 2; 2025: 3; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Power Train leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 16 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 8 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 4 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10955469 · 2017-02-19 (February 19, 2017)
2/12/2017 7:30AM STOPED @ 4 WAY STOP, STARTED ACROSS TRANSMISSION WENT INTO NEUTRAL, LEFT ME STUCK IN ROAD, COULD NOT GET TRANSMISSION TO ENGAGE IN DRIVE OR REVERSE,HAD TO PUSH OUT OF ROAD, TRIED SEVERAL MIN TO ENGAGE TRANSMISSION FAILED, CALLED AAA TO TOE BACK TO DEALER. DEALER KEPT 2 1/2 DAYS SAID COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM.
Owner-reported narrative. 1,680 miles reported. Look up ODI 10955469 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10991425 · 2017-05-24 (May 24, 2017)
PASSENGER REAR DEFROST NOT WORKING ON THAT 1/3 OF THE REAR WINDOW
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10991425 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11024718 · 2017-09-20 (September 20, 2017)
THERE IS NO 4X4 INDICATOR LIGHT AND THE 4X4 MENU IN THE INFORMATION DISPLAY IS UNAVAILABLE. REFERENCE COMPLAINT # 11023887
Owner-reported narrative. 4,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11024718 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11060911 · 2018-01-06 (January 6, 2018)
IT WAS A COLD DRY MORNING, WARMED TRUCK UP FOR @ 10 MIN AND THEN DROVE @ 30 MINS. SHUT TRUCK OFF FOR ABOUT 2 HOURS. STARTED TRUCK AND LET IT WARM UP FOR @ 10 MINUTES AS USUAL. WHEN I STARTED TO DRIVE AND NOTICED STEERING WAS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE. NOTICED WARNING ON DASH THAT STATED SERVICE POWER STEERING, DRIVE CAREFULLY. CALLED LOCAL DEALER TO SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT. MILES ON TRUCK 1800.
Owner-reported narrative. 1,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 11060911 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11066252 · 2018-02-05 (February 5, 2018)
2017 GMC CANYON. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TRANSMISSION ISSUE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER INITIALLY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER LEFT WITH THE DEALER TO ATTEMPT TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE POWER STEERING, TRACTION CONTROL, AND STABILITY MESSAGES APPEARED. *JS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11066252 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11066975 · 2018-02-05 (February 5, 2018)
THE GMC 2017 CANYON VIBRATES AT HIGHWAY SPEED 60MPH TO 70MPH. THE 2ND DAY AFTER I BOUGHT IT TOOK IT ON LONG TRIP FOUND IT HAD VIBRATION PROBLEMS. AFTER TAKING IT TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR TIRE BALANCE TWICE REPLACED FRONT WHEEL BEARING THEN TRANSMISSION FLUSH. THEN AFTER TRANSMISSION FLUSH HAD VIBRATION BETWEEN 40-45 THEY SAID IT WAS NORMAL THAT THERE WAS NOTHING ELSE THEY COULD DO. DUE TO VIBRATIONS OVER TIME THIS CONCERNS ME. FOR BEING STRANDED OR WORSE CAUSING AN ACCIDENT FROM SOMETHING COMING LOOSE. I`VE ALREADY HAD TO TIGHTEN UP MY SPARE TIR…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11066975 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11082464 · 2018-04-02 (April 2, 2018)
LEAKING WATER INSIDE ON DRIVERS FLOOR A LOT OF WATER CAN CAUSE A ELECTRIC SHORT EVERY TIME IT RAINS ALOT
Owner-reported narrative. 1,824 miles reported. Look up ODI 11082464 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11088484 · 2018-04-16 (April 16, 2018)
NOX SENSOR POSITION 2 FAILED, SECOND OCCURRENCE, DIESEL VEHICLE ENTERED LIMP MODE. LIMP MODE IS DANGEROUS AND INDICATED DEF FLUID ISSUE. THIS IS A FALSE POSITIVE (AS DESCRIBED IN MANY PLACES ON THE INTERNET AND BY THE DEALER) AS A RESULT OF THE SENSOR FAILURE. FIRST DEALER DID NOT STOCK THE PART, DEALER 178 MILES AWAY HAD THE PART IN STOCK. LIMP MODE IS A CONTINUED DECREASE IN VEHICLE MAX SPEED. WHILE A FAILURE OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CRITICAL, IT SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO PLACE AN OWNER AT RISK. BY THE TIME I REACHED THE SECOND DEALER, I H…
Owner-reported narrative. 14,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 11088484 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
18V358000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
Reported: 2018-05-31 (May 31, 2018)
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.
Consequence: A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗