2017 GMC Canyon problems
Owners have filed 94 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 GMC Canyon. Drivetrain & axles is the most reported problem area, at 18% of complaints. After that come engine (17%) and electrical system (13%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 94 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Drivetrain & axles 18% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 28,000 miles 50 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 20 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 10 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 10 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Among the 50 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 28,000 miles. For drivetrain & axles specifically, the median reported mileage is about 20,000 miles (11 complaints with mileage).
Safety-related details: 3 complaints mention a crash; 4 injuries reported.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2017 ranks 6th most-complained-about out of 14 model years of the GMC Canyon with enough data (74 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 1 safety recall campaign.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 GMC canyon. While driving approximately 37 MPH, the driver rear ended another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. There was no warning indicator illuminated. A police report was filed. The driver and the front passenger received minor injuries that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was damaged, but driven to the contact's residence. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that someone would be sent to inspect the vehicle. The contact was not called back.
On 10/07/2018 I was involved in an accident which totaled my vehicle . It was a left turn accident I was driving straight and the impact was front and center of my vehicle. Damage was over $22,000.00 I sustained a minor injury back and neck pain and recently had surgery for a hernia which I had 10 years prior , after the accident it became painful . I am 55 years old and that type of violent impact could have been reduced if the airbag(s) deployed properly.
The contact owns a 2017 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the temperature gauge would not operate and the vehicle would not properly accelerate while pressing the accelerator pedal. Also while operating the vehicle the contact had become ill with headaches and dizziness which required medical attention. Upon inspection, it was discovered that a hair-like fiber was present coming from the exhaust pipes.
I'm having problems with my 2017GMC canyon. Sometimes I can't get the key out of the ignition. Main problem key in can't get it out.
The contact owns a 2017 GMC Canyon. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the check engine warning illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed, and the diagnosis was that that evaporative emission control system purge control had malfunctioned. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. On another occasion, the contact noticed that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed, and the diagnosis was that the front driver side air bag had malfunctioned.