2017 Model Year

GMC Canyon

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
65
Recalls
0
Crashes
3
Severe
6

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 2026

The contact owns a 2017 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated, and...

Power Train
Sep 2025

The contact owns a 2017 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered abnormally. The vehicle was t...

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 2025

there seems to be electrical issue. the fan won't stop running even when shut off. the thermostat stop working with pretty low milage along with the t...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER Crash
Feb 2025

I backed into a parked car in a parking lot.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 2024

Check engine light came on, had it looked into, the radiator active shutter grille was stuck and wouldn't close. It had to be replaced. No causation o...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 2024

I can not remove my key from ignition . Sometimes it takes up to 30 minutes to get it to release. Have taken to multiple places they all have differen...

Engine
Oct 2023

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 a...

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,AIR BAGS
Sep 2023

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...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Jun 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 corre...

Steering
May 2023

The contact owns a 2017 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became firm and difficult to man...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2017 GMC Canyon has 65 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Power Train. 3 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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