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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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (75%)

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Chart based on 8 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

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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2017 GMC Canyon 4dr Crew Cab 6ft bed

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

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

4501 mi Transmission Shudder repair. Latest with the blue label fluid Shudder improved, but is still present under normal driving. 

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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

28000 mi Replaced Pinion seal on front differential on driver's side. Seal was leaking 
47200 mi Passenger side front 4wd axle seal was replaced due to minor leak. Covered under extended warranty. 
54000 mi Driver side front axle seal was replaced again. It was leaking fluid. 

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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

15540 mi Transmission not downshifting at right times. 

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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

79000 mi

US $1250
Trans. cooling line leaking fluid, Replaced cooling lines 

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2007 GMC Canyon 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

242-horsepower 3.7L I5 4-speed automatic RWD

43400 mi

C $150
rear diff was leaking 

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GMC Canyon Transmission Problems

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