2016 GMC Canyon drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 39 complaints for the 2016 GMC Canyon, 11% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 39 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 7,000 miles 26 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 19 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 26 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 7,000 miles, and 100% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the drivetrain & axles complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
The transmission does not downshift from a high gear (5 or 6) to a lower gear when slowing down from 45 MPH to 20 MPH (or lower). When the accelerator is depressed to accelerate the engine bucks, vibrates, and does not accelerate. The engine RPM drops to 1,000 RPM or lower. If the accelerator is quickly floored the transmission downshifts several gears lower and jerks forward.
While driving, the engine picks and chooses when to speed up. I press the gas peddle down and have to wait a few seconds before the vehicle responds. I have noticed the vehicle making sounds like it is sputtering almost to the point to seizing all together.
Other problems reported for the 2016 GMC Canyon
- Steering 182 complaints
- Electrical system 38 complaints
- Engine 22 complaints