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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 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (5%)

$100 - $499 (26%)

< $100 (63%)

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Chart based on 65 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2019 GMC Canyon 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

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

GMC Canyon in Arkansas, United States
Jan 2021 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022

66000 mi

US $200
Driving on the freeway; when I hit resume on the cruise control the engine began revving and speed maxed out at about 60 mph. Check engine light came on then. I was near my dealership so I exited and took it into shop. Speed sensor I think. 

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2019 GMC Canyon 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

308-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

GMC Canyon in Michigan, United States
Feb 2021 - Jun 2022
May 2021

18000 mi
Replaced body control Module 

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2018 GMC Canyon 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

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

GMC Canyon in Texas, United States
Jul 2019 - Jun 2022
Mar 2020

19074 mi
Battery had dead cell. Dealer replaced battery 
Feb 2021

25092 mi
Replaced HVAC control panel on dash. 
Oct 2021

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

GMC Canyon in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2017 - Feb 2018
Feb 2018

12400 mi
Emission knock sensor failed Diesel particular filter sensor failed 

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2017 GMC Canyon 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed

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

GMC Canyon in Ontario, Canada
May 2017 - Jun 2022
Jan 2018

7902 mi
Loss of power assist, twice before deal replaced steering box 
Jan 2022

44640 mi
Check engine light came on. Code indicated temp issue in transmission. Temp sensor replaced. 

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2017 GMC Canyon 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

308-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

GMC Canyon in California, United States
Oct 2017 - Apr 2019
Feb 2019

4501 mi
Transmission Shudder repair. Latest with the blue label fluid Shudder improved, but is still present under normal driving. Vehicle was leaning to the left due to weight distribution in the design. GM added a shim to level the truck 

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2016 GMC Canyon 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

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

GMC Canyon in Ontario, Canada
Apr 2016 - Mar 2018
Mar 2018

11160 mi
Key stuck in ignition 

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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

GMC Canyon in California, United States
Dec 2015 - Jun 2018
Oct 2016

15800 mi
Replace active shutter module 
Apr 2017

28000 mi
Replaced Pinion seal on front differential on driver's side. Seal was leaking 
May 2017

29000 mi
Stereo/NAV system screen display went blank. Dealer replaced the NAV/Onstar module. 
Nov 2017

41000 mi
Rear brakes make a squeaking noise when driving over rough roads and lightly applying the brakes. Disengage the brakes and the sound goes mostly away. Dealer replaced rear rotors, calipers, and pads. Noise went away completely. 
Jan 2018

24500 mi
Unfortunately the noise is back after a couple of months of quietness. At this point I'm just going to use brake grease on the pad backing and pins. It's not worth fighting with the dealer over this issue. 
Mar 2018

47200 mi
Passenger side front 4wd axle seal was replaced due to minor leak. Covered under extended warranty. 
Jun 2018

54000 mi
Driver side front axle seal was replaced again. It was leaking fluid. 
GMC Canyon in Washington, United States
Apr 2016 - May 2016
May 2016 Front Driver heated Seats not working 

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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

GMC Canyon in Alabama, United States
Sep 2016 - Jan 2023
Jul 2017

20000 mi
Rattle behind the air bag in the steering wheel. 
Sep 2017

23000 mi
Rattle in the drivers door. 
Feb 2018

34000 mi
recall 
May 2020

78000 mi

US $1300
Replace fuel pump. GMC did not have a fuel pump in the system, had two wait for delivery. 
Jan 2023

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

GMC Canyon in California, United States
Oct 2016 - Dec 2016
Nov 2016 Loose intake camshaft actuator position solenoid connector. 
GMC Canyon in Texas, United States
Apr 2017 - Apr 2018
Mar 2017 Retorquing of leaf springs to fix clunking. 
Jun 2017

7000 mi
Correction of rattling in front engine bay. TSB for low-RPM shudder. 
Apr 2018

19000 mi
Multiple misfires reported by engine computer. Presented with vehicle shuddering, turning on engine and stabilitrak lights. Vehicle exhibits strong clunking noises when driving on uneven surfaces, like the threshold to a driveway or business entrance. 
GMC Canyon in Florida, United States
Nov 2015 - Jun 2022
Dec 2016

5000 mi
HVAC Module Temp Door GM Program #: 2016019 HVAC Module Temp Door 

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2016 GMC Canyon 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

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

GMC Canyon in Texas, United States
Jul 2017 - Jun 2022
Jun 2018

35000 mi

US $100
Replace windshield. Don't know what caused the windshield to break, there was no sign that indicated it was hit by a rock, my wife said nothing hit it while she was driving. 
GMC Canyon in Mississippi, United States
Apr 2018 - Jun 2018
May 2018

26000 mi
Replace emergency brake pedal pad. Replaced rear view camera. Lens had clouded up. 

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2015 GMC Canyon 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed

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

GMC Canyon in Alberta, Canada
Apr 2015 - Jan 2017
May 2015

6200 mi
Whistling on Driver Side door. The door was out of alignment. Dealership bodyshop re-algned the door. 
Aug 2015

12700 mi
Driver seat would not recline. Seat Actuator was replaced. 
Jan 2016 Steering Wheel tick when driving. Transmission not downshifting at right times. Heater does not get hot. Sometimes blows cold air. 
Feb 2016

24180 mi
Leather Cracking on drivers seat. 
GMC Canyon in Pennsylvania, United States
Feb 2016 - Mar 2017
Mar 2016

20000 mi
Weather map & info in Radio stopped working. Warranty repair 
GMC Canyon in Idaho, United States
Dec 2014 - Mar 2016
Mar 2015

1000 mi
Auto HVAC system didn't seem to heat or cool properly based on temperature setting. No problem was found but system was reflashed and checked again with no problem found. Rear pass. door handle would catch and not seat properly after closing door. If wiggled handle would seat. Dealer found same issue on all doors but not to same extent. Said like vehicles had same issue with no solution except being normal. 
Jun 2015

4000 mi
Rear door handles not closing properly as reported in earlier repair. Clear coat wearing off edges with passenger side paint chipping. 
Aug 2015

6000 mi
Shimmy/vibration in steering wheel while driving through freeway turns, 65mph+. Dealer said in was rear tire out of balance. Balanced all tires. Said to drive a while to see if problem fixed. Problem still exists. Parts arrived to repair rear door handle issue. Problem fixed. 
GMC Canyon in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada
Dec 2014 - Dec 2018
Dec 2016

21700 mi
One segment of rear defrost not working, repaired by dealer 
Mar 2018

36580 mi
Drivers side window regulator, intermittent express up. Dealer replaced regulator under warranty 

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2015 GMC Canyon 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

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

GMC Canyon in Louisiana, United States
Jun 2015 - Jul 2018
Apr 2016

8300 mi
Electrical connector replaced on steering shaft. 
Dec 2016

13000 mi
Rattle in drivers door. Speaker in passenger door "buzzing" on base notes. 
Feb 2017

15000 mi
Air Conditioner stopped blowing cold air. 

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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

GMC Canyon in New York, United States
Apr 2017 - Jun 2022
Dec 2021

77000 mi

US $650
Maintenance light came on, Reset, came on again, code was fuel tank sensor, fuel tank sensor replaced. 
Jun 2022

79000 mi

US $1935
Lights on dash, traction and stability, truck drivable. Dealer replaced left front sensor, and hub. Trans. cooling line leaking fluid, Replaced cooling lines 
GMC Canyon in Alabama, United States
Feb 2015 - Dec 2016
Sep 2016

15000 mi
Left motor mount replaced 
GMC Canyon in Arkansas, United States
Jan 2015 - Jun 2022
Sep 2016

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. 
Feb 2017

36000 mi
Driver seat stitching was coming undone. The seat cover was replaced. It took them about three months to get th cover but that is no big deal. 
Jun 2022

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. 
GMC Canyon in North Carolina, United States
Apr 2015 - Jun 2022
Jun 2018

10000 mi

US $1400
not cooling at all replaced a/c compressor and two sensors 

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2007 GMC Canyon 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

242-horsepower 3.7L I5 4-speed automatic RWD

GMC Canyon in Alberta, Canada
- Dec 2011
Dec 2011

43400 mi

C $150
rear diff was leaking 

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2006 GMC Canyon 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

175-horsepower 2.8L I4 4-speed automatic RWD

GMC Canyon in California, United States
- Jan 2010
Jan 2010

37000 mi

US $45
Part [stop?]that holds the driver's door open broke. Owner purchased part, installed by removing door panel and R&R new part, 3 10mm bolts. In retrospect part had been faulty from date of purchase but dealer unable to locate problem. 

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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

GMC Canyon in Colorado, United States
- Sep 2010
Sep 2010

29200 mi

US $180
ABS Fault light coming on. Sensor was loose and got caught in something under car.  
GMC Canyon in New Brunswick, Canada
Dec 2015 - Jun 2022
Jun 2016

171120 mi

C $45
lower ball joint, driver side 
Sep 2016

172360 mi
drivers side brake caliper pins stuck,under warranty from the one I replaced the year before 
Oct 2016

177320 mi
lower ball joint, passenger side, possibly because of lift kit? 
Dec 2016

177320 mi
replaced lower steering shaft,u-joint on it was bad 
Jul 2017

181040 mi
replaced both swaybar links 
May 2018

192200 mi

C $95
wheel bearing was making noise 
Mar 2021

151900 mi

C $100
patch holes in the frame 
GMC Canyon in Florida, United States
Nov 2016 - Sep 2019
Nov 2016

140000 mi
Fuel tank was leaking. Shop concluded it may have been damaged in previous repair and did not charge for replacement. 
Apr 2018

144000 mi

US $130
check engine light on. Code indicated problems with evap system, but shop unable to find any leaks. 
May 2018

144000 mi

US $1000
There was an air leak into the engine that was causing incorrect fuel/air mixture 
Aug 2019

146000 mi

US $687
Solenoid related to the fuel system failed and gas cap needed replacement to clear check engine light 
GMC Canyon in Illinois, United States
Dec 2015 - Dec 2016
Oct 2016

144200 mi

US $50
Emission Solenoid stopped functioning. 
Dec 2016

140000 mi

US $150
Fuel Pump Replacement, Fuel Pump was rusted through on top of the tank. 

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2005 GMC Canyon 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

220-horsepower 3.5L I5 4-speed automatic RWD

GMC Canyon in Minnesota, United States
May 2013 - Jun 2015
Aug 2013

65100 mi

US $200
window motor 
Aug 2014

72100 mi

US $200
Power window motor 

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2005 GMC Canyon 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

175-horsepower 2.8L I4 5-speed manual RWD

GMC Canyon in Arizona, United States
Dec 2013 - Feb 2015
Jul 2014

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

GMC Canyon in Tennessee, United States
Mar 2018 - May 2020
May 2018

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 RWD

GMC Canyon in Nevada, United States
Jun 2013 - Jul 2014
Jul 2013

89500 mi

US $881
Wheel bearing failing and ABS sensor faulty. Earlier I had replaced the wheel bearing on the other side and the rear differential. 
Aug 2013

90000 mi

US $127
Brake lamp switch failed for the 7th or 8th time on this vehicle rendering the brake lamps inoperable. Replaced faulty brake lamp switch for the 7th time. 
Mar 2014

97864 mi

US $72
Brake lamp switch failed leaving brake lights inoperative. Replaced switch. This is the 8th or 9th time this part has failed. Brake lamp switch failed leaving brake lights inoperative. Replaced switch. This is the 8th or 9th time this part has failed. 

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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

GMC Canyon in Maryland, United States
Feb 2014 - Oct 2017
Apr 2014

96200 mi
Exhausted heat shield corrosion caused rattling noise. Mechanic removed the broken piece of heat shield. 
Feb 2015

98000 mi

US $100
Truck wouldn't start. Factory battery terminal ends were cheap and were too loose for a good electrical connection. Shop checked for parasitic draw and found none, so they replaced the faulty terminal ends and fully charged the battery. The driver's side window switch, lock switch, and key fob work intermittently. Shop couldn't replicate issue (of course). No repair attempted. Suspected to be a switch/body module controller issue. Issue persists. Update: later went away on its own. 

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2005 GMC Canyon 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

175-horsepower 2.8L I4 5-speed manual RWD

GMC Canyon in Arizona, United States
- Jan 2007
Jan 2007

33500 mi
warranty repair to front suspension/steering to quiet a low-speed "bump" sound 

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2005 GMC Canyon 2dr Regular Cab 6ft bed

175-horsepower 2.8L I4 5-speed manual RWD

GMC Canyon in Kentucky, United States
May 2013 - Jul 2016
Sep 2013

97000 mi

US $250
Windshield wiper motor 
Apr 2016

123300 mi

US $100
PCV system is sucking oil through intake 
Jul 2016

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

GMC Canyon in Tennessee, United States
Feb 2016 - Apr 2017
Nov 2016

70600 mi

US $300
Replace Thermostat 

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