2016 GMC Canyon power train problems
39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2016 GMC Canyon — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Transmission shudder that is causing Drivability issues. Multiple mechanics have told me to drive it and maintain it until the transmission gives out.”
filed Mar 10, 2026
“At random the power steering and traction control turn off making it difficult to drive.. This happens randomly and has become unable to steer. Once the vehicle is turned off for a period of time you can start it up and the steering returns. The issue was reported in the 2015 models. That recall…”
filed Oct 21, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Canyon years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Canyon | 3 | 1% |
| 2023 Canyon | 3 | 6% |
| 2022 Canyon | 4 | 17% |
| 2018 Canyon | 27 | 52% |
| 2017 Canyon | 18 | 28% |
| 2015 Canyon | 38 | 13% |
| 2012 Canyon | 1 | 4% |
| 2009 Canyon | 5 | 19% |
| 2008 Canyon | 3 | 8% |
| 2007 Canyon | 4 | 10% |
| 2006 Canyon | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 Canyon | 7 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 GMC Canyon
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.