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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%)

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GMC Canyon suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (93%)

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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2017 GMC Canyon 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed

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

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

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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

4501 mi 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 Crew Cab 5ft bed

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

6000 mi Retorquing of leaf springs to fix clunking. 
19000 mi Vehicle exhibits strong clunking noises when driving on uneven surfaces, like the threshold to a driveway or business entrance. 

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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

34880 mi Steering Wheel tick when driving. 
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. 

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2015 GMC Canyon 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

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

8300 mi Electrical connector replaced on steering shaft. 

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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

171120 mi

C $45
lower ball joint, driver side 
177320 mi lower ball joint, passenger side, possibly because of lift kit? 
177320 mi replaced lower steering shaft,u-joint on it was bad 
181040 mi replaced both swaybar links 
192200 mi

C $95
wheel bearing was making noise 

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2005 GMC Canyon 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

220-horsepower 3.5L I5 4-speed automatic RWD

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. 

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2005 GMC Canyon 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

175-horsepower 2.8L I4 5-speed manual RWD

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

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