2016 GMC Canyon engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 22 complaints for the 2016 GMC Canyon, 6% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 22 6% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 36,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 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 14 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 36,000 miles, and 86% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 GMC canyon. While driving 55 MPH, the check engine indicator illuminated without warning. In addition, the brakes engaged without warning and without the assistance of the driver. The vehicle decreased to speeds of 20-30 MPH. The contact could not accelerate beyond 30 MPH. In addition, oil leaked onto the exhaust manifold and created a burning odor. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 4,000.
Front passenger side floor-carpet and floor boards wet, engine light on, intel link computer failed had to reboot took to dale earnhardt tallahassee fl they fixed the engine light it was the purge valve and it had shorted out, they stated that we would need to take to a body shop as the leak is coming in at the bottom of the a-pillar filling up and then streaming out of a "christmas tree hole at bottom of fuse box on right side. This happens anytime anywhere driving or stationary when it rains.
Other problems reported for the 2016 GMC Canyon
- Steering 182 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 39 complaints
- Electrical system 38 complaints