2015 GMC Canyon Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 4%of 303 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 31,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the engine of the 2015 GMC Canyon, 4% of the 303 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“After turning the vehicle on I got the following messages showing in the display panel 'engine power is reduced' and 'stabilitrack' also the following lights turn on 'check engine' and 'tc' off. Then I can heard a weird noise coming from the engine. When I moved the car from one place to another, the car lost power.”
NHTSA complaint #11194350, filed 2019-04, 54,680 miles“For months my Gmc Canyon will start first thing in the morning, I will drive up tp the first or second stop light and my truck will begin to shake and act like it will shut off. Sometime it will die other times it just shakes. I took it into the dealership and they could not resolve the issue. This usually occurs 2-3 times per week.”
NHTSA complaint #10897553, filed 2016-08, 28,100 miles“Truck has shut off twice while driving once while slowing to make a turn and once while slowing to go over a speed bump I get a dash notice that the power steering is off put truck in neutral and restart . Also once while running in my driveway for about 3 minutes power steering shut off and stability system warning came on truck was still running had to shut truck off and restart. This loss of steering and vehicle shutting off while driving is dangerous”
NHTSA complaint #11233606, filed 2019-07, 37,500 miles“I purchased this truck 3 months ago and it had around 9000 miles on it at the time of the incident. I was driving at around 25 MPH when I noticed smoke coming from under my hood. I pulled over, shut the engine off, and popped the hood. I opened the hood and noticed the engine was on fire. Opening the hood just enraged it more. I slammed the hood shut, and got to a safe distance and called 911. Within minutes the truck was engulfed in flames. After the fire was put out, the firemen said it appeared to have started in the vicinity of the alternator. …”
NHTSA complaint #10735909, filed 2015-07, 9,500 miles“Oil cooler lines substantial leak lost large amount of oil no warnings, luckily was able to pull over after receiving call that truck leaked oil on fathers driveway. Checked dipstick before having towed for repair and it was dry. If failure were to occur on highway could result in catastrophic failure of engine leading to accident.”
NHTSA complaint #11362773, filed 2020-10, 35,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11026017Jun 5, 2025This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.
- 11024485May 15, 2025The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 11020254May 7, 2025This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel for new vehicles with less than 1,000 miles that may not pass California smog inspection or smog inspection in…
- 11017263Mar 25, 2025This bulletin advises the technician to flush the cooling system multiple times if oil has been found in the cooling system and replace the parts that may be contaminated due to…
- 11016942Mar 4, 2025This bulletin advises the technician to flush the cooling system multiple times if oil has been found in the cooling system and replace the parts that may be contaminated due to…
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11014233Jan 30, 2025This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large…
- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11011900Nov 22, 2024This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 13% |
| 2024 | 14 | 7% |
| 2023 | 10 | 16% |
| 2022 | 2 | 7% |
| 2020 | 3 | 21% |
| 2019 | 3 | 18% |
| 2018 | 6 | 11% |
| 2017 | 14 | 21% |
| 2016 | 22 | 8% |
| 2015 | 13 | 4% |
| 2012 | 1 | 4% |
| 2011 | 3 | 25% |
| 2009 | 3 | 11% |
| 2008 | 14 | 37% |
| 2007 | 5 | 12% |
| 2006 | 6 | 13% |
| 2005 | 5 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2015 GMC Canyon
226 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
38 complaintsElectronic stability control
36 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 GMC Canyon
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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