2016 GMC Canyon steering problems
178 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2016 GMC Canyon — 66% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2016 GMC Canyon Power Steering failure exactly the same as the recall done on the 2015 GMC Canyon in 2021. While I am driving, for the last 5 days, my power steering and stabilitrac will shut off, and a warning sign will appear on my dash. I have researched it fully and the same exact recall was…”
filed Sep 15, 2026
“Was in my garage and started up my truck and seen an alert regarding the steering. Reversed truck and was un-able to steer the truck. Steering wheel would not move at all.”
filed Jul 3, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Canyon years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Canyon | 5 | 2% |
| 2023 Canyon | 3 | 5% |
| 2022 Canyon | 6 | 23% |
| 2018 Canyon | 4 | 8% |
| 2017 Canyon | 8 | 12% |
| 2015 Canyon | 225 | 75% |
| 2012 Canyon | 2 | 9% |
| 2008 Canyon | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 Canyon | 4 | 10% |
| 2005 Canyon | 1 | 1% |
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.