2017 GMC Canyon engine problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2017 GMC Canyon — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Catastrophic engine failure. Piston #1 damage after a fuel injector issue. The truck just hit 100k miles. This left my husband stranded over an hour away. No check engine light or warning other than a loud pop and smoke. No warranty on the truck, I’ve been quoted $12k for a new engine. I have read…”
filed Oct 31, 2023
“The transmission shudders terribly. It is available for inspection. It is unsafe because while in traffic situations, it doesn't get up to speed correctly. It is as if it can't find the gear, it feels like it is about to stall. It is not dependable to stay at a speed, or increase speed. The…”
filed Apr 6, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Canyon years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Canyon | 14 | 7% |
| 2023 Canyon | 10 | 17% |
| 2022 Canyon | 2 | 8% |
| 2018 Canyon | 6 | 12% |
| 2016 Canyon | 21 | 8% |
| 2015 Canyon | 13 | 4% |
| 2012 Canyon | 1 | 4% |
| 2009 Canyon | 3 | 11% |
| 2008 Canyon | 14 | 37% |
| 2007 Canyon | 5 | 12% |
| 2006 Canyon | 6 | 13% |
| 2005 Canyon | 5 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 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.