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2016 GMC Canyon repairs by problem area

Engine (29%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)

Brakes and Traction Control (17%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)

Other (4%)

Chart based on 24 repairs.
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2016 GMC Canyon repair cost distribution

$2500+ (6%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (6%)

< $100 (83%)

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Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

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 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 California, United States
Oct 2016 - Dec 2016
Nov 2016 Loose intake camshaft actuator position solenoid connector. 
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 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 
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 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. 

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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 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 Alabama, United States
Feb 2015 - Dec 2016
Sep 2016

15000 mi
Left motor mount replaced 
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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2016 GMC Canyon Repair Histories

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