2016 GMC Canyon vs 2016 Nissan Frontier
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 GMC Canyon | 2016 Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 268 | 43 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,575 | 119 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16–25 | 17–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 48,000 mi | 35,035 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | GMC Canyon | Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 178 | 2 |
| Power Train | 39 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 37 | 2 |
| Engine | 21 | 8 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 10 | 8 |
| Air Bags | 6 | 10 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 13 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 50 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 44 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 12 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 11 | 0 |
| Stalling | 0 | 6 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 6 |
2016 GMC Canyon
2016 Nissan Frontier
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.