2019 Gmc CANYON: complaints, problems and recalls
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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11254462 · 2019-09-10 (September 10, 2019)
ON COLD STARTUP THERE IS A LOUD CLUNK COMING FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE AND THE VIBRATION CAN BE FELT FROM INSIDE THE TRUCK AS IF SOMETHING HIT THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH.
Owner-reported narrative. 184 miles reported. Look up ODI 11254462 at NHTSA ↗
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 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 11434439 · 2021-09-26 (September 26, 2021)
On Wednesday September 22nd at approximately 9:45 pm. My 2019 GMC Canyon was parked on my street and caught fire and was destroyed for no known reason. The fire department came ruled the cause as un known. The cabin and the bed were totally destroyed. Appears to be no issue to the engine compartment.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11434439 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11499593 · 2022-12-30 (December 30, 2022)
Noticed oil on snow in driveway. Upon inspection, noted that engine oil cooler pipe is corroded-through and oil, under pressure, is leaking when engine is running and blowing back onto hot engine components. Also noted smoke from under hood/engine compartment.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11499593 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 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 11539222 · 2023-08-17 (August 17, 2023)
All 5 tires including the spare are dry rotted, and have become extremely unsafe in wet weather conditions. Truck came with these tires and only has 27k miles with a lot of tread left.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11539222 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.