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2016 GMC Canyon recalls & problems

The 2016 GMC Canyon has 4 safety recalls and 271 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is steering (182 complaints).

Recalls4safety recalls
Complaints271filed by owners
Crashes · fires8 · 2reported in complaints
NHTSA overall4 ★crash-test stars

Safety recalls

Fuel system, gasolineMay 31, 2018

Delivery › Fuel pump

Recall 18V358000895 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix
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.
Air bagsOct 5, 2017

Frontal

Recall 17V62100016 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix
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.
Air bagsMar 2, 2016

Frontal

Recall 16V1250001,579 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury.
Fix
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.
Latches/locks/linkagesDec 1, 2015

Latches/locks/linkages

Recall 15V8070008,763 vehicles

Problem
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."
Risk
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.
Fix
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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2016 GMC Canyon PU/CC 4WD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk21.2%

Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: Optional

2016 GMC Canyon PU/CC RWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk21.9%

Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: Optional

2016 GMC Canyon PU/EC RWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk22%

Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: Optional

2016 GMC Canyon PU/EC 4WD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk21.4%

Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: Optional

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Canyon 2WD Diesel

25mpg combined
City / highway22 / 30 mpg
FuelDiesel

2.8 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,850/year to fuel

Canyon 4WD Diesel

23mpg combined
City / highway20 / 28 mpg
FuelDiesel

2.8 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · about $4,150/year to fuel

Canyon 2WD

22mpg combined
City / highway19 / 26 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.5 L · 4 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,050/year to fuel

Canyon 2WD

22mpg combined
City / highway20 / 26 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.5 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,050/year to fuel

Canyon 2WD

21mpg combined
City / highway18 / 25 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,200/year to fuel

Canyon 4WD

21mpg combined
City / highway19 / 24 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.5 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · about $3,200/year to fuel

Canyon 4WD

20mpg combined
City / highway17 / 24 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · about $3,350/year to fuel

Canyon Cab Chassis 2WD

16mpg combined
City / highway15 / 17 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.6 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,200/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
SteeringColumn; Electric power assist system18240263,000 mi
Power train390006,941 mi
Electrical systemIgnition; Ignition › Switch3821032,528 mi
Engine2222036,028 mi
Unknown or other1911035,185 mi
Electronic stability control (esc)1300066,000 mi
Vehicle speed control1100011,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system1000035,315 mi
Air bags6302—
Service brakes6010—
Suspension400045,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulicFoundation components › Disc › Rotor3000130,000 mi

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.