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GMC Canyon repairs by problem area

Engine (27%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (15%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)

Other (4%)

Chart based on 93 repairs.
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GMC Canyon engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (32%)

< $100 (45%)

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Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2018 GMC Canyon 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

308-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

31393 mi Replaced bank 1 camshaft positioning solenoid. 

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2017 GMC Canyon 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed

turbocharged 181hp 2.8L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

12400 mi Emission knock sensor failed Diesel particular filter sensor failed 

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2016 GMC Canyon 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed

305-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

15800 mi Replace active shutter module 

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2016 GMC Canyon 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

turbocharged 181hp 2.8L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

34000 mi recall 
78000 mi

US $1300
Replace fuel pump. GMC did not have a fuel pump in the system, had two wait for delivery. 
105000 mi

US $3400
Diagnosed a misfire. Replaced all 4 fuel injectors. 

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2016 GMC Canyon 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

305-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Loose intake camshaft actuator position solenoid connector. 
7000 mi TSB for low-RPM shudder. 
19000 mi Multiple misfires reported by engine computer. Presented with vehicle shuddering, turning on engine and stabilitrak lights. 

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2015 GMC Canyon 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

305-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

30000 mi The car would not put out heat. They replaced a thermostat which did not fix the problem. They then replaced a vacuum hose clamp. A recall came out on it as they were working on it. 
115000 mi

US $100
Check engine light came on and truck had stalled once at a red light. Some valve in the emissions area had to be replaced. Luckily it was not expensive. 
77000 mi

US $650
Maintenance light came on, Reset, came on again, code was fuel tank sensor, fuel tank sensor replaced. 
15000 mi Left motor mount replaced 

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2006 GMC Canyon 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

220-horsepower 3.5L I5 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

144200 mi

US $50
Emission Solenoid stopped functioning. 
140000 mi

US $150
Fuel Pump Replacement, Fuel Pump was rusted through on top of the tank. 
140000 mi Fuel tank was leaking. Shop concluded it may have been damaged in previous repair and did not charge for replacement. 
144000 mi

US $130
check engine light on. Code indicated problems with evap system, but shop unable to find any leaks. 
144000 mi

US $1000
There was an air leak into the engine that was causing incorrect fuel/air mixture 
146000 mi

US $687
Solenoid related to the fuel system failed and gas cap needed replacement to clear check engine light 

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2005 GMC Canyon 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

175-horsepower 2.8L I4 5-speed manual RWD

72300 mi

US $130
Gas cap was worn out. New cap and some routine maintence. 

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2005 GMC Canyon 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

175-horsepower 2.8L I4 4-speed automatic RWD

130000 mi

US $155
Replace muffler 

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2005 GMC Canyon 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

220-horsepower 3.5L I5 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

96200 mi Exhausted heat shield corrosion caused rattling noise. Mechanic removed the broken piece of heat shield. 

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2005 GMC Canyon 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

175-horsepower 2.8L I4 5-speed manual RWD

123300 mi

US $100
PCV system is sucking oil through intake 
125000 mi PCV never fixed 

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2004 GMC Canyon 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

175-horsepower 2.8L I4 4-speed automatic RWD

70600 mi

US $300
Replace Thermostat 

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