2016 GMC Canyon Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 7%of 271 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,315miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2016 GMC Canyon, 7% of the 271 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,315 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I put the car into park and turn the key to turn the ignition off. Engine turns off but key does not turn in to off position. I have to start and turn the truck off multiple times to release the key.”
NHTSA complaint #11373189, filed 2020-11, 82,710 miles“All my dash lights keep coming on and alarms going off. The poer steering, ABS, check engine, stability track, parking brake, brake, etc. If I pulled over and turned the vehicle off to get this to stop nothing works when I crank it up. I have no power steering. If I crank it a couple times everything goes to working. Then a few miles it all starts again. This has been going on since april. I have put it in shop in april, the dealer couldn't get it to duplicate, in may, same thing, in june they finally got it to duplicate and changed a module. I drove it 772 miles it started again. …”
NHTSA complaint #11243891, filed 2019-08, 34,500 miles“1) <powertrain> I have 40k on my Canyon and am experiencing acceleration issues 0-40mph 1-3rd shift points (automatic transmission). The transmission acts like it cannot decide to either say in 2nd or shift to 3rd and there's a lag or surging affect when this happens. I had the transmission fluid and transfer case fluids changed ar the GM dealership. Problem still persists. 2) <other> key gets stuck in the ignition. When placing the truck in park there's an internal relay/switch within the shifter that is supposed to activate a relay/unlock signal to the key tumbler in the steering column. …”
NHTSA complaint #11231341, filed 2019-07, 40,000 miles“After starting my truck and driving until the engine warms up, I turn on just the fan and the A/C light comes on. According to the manual that is only supposed to happen if the auto defog is activated. It does not turn on when I start the truck if the engine is warm. Also, the radio/usb port will randomly turn on by itself when I start the truck or sometimes after I end a phone call. Once the entire touch screen system was completely inoperable. I then could not turn the radio volume up or down, change stations, or use any features of the touch screen.”
NHTSA complaint #10824434, filed 2016-02, 100 miles“Unable to get the keys out of the ignition when come to a complete stop and is in park.. The key won't get released from the ignition.. I have to restart the truck several times and repeat taken the keys out. It is as if the ignition won't recognize the key..”
NHTSA complaint #11403674, filed 2021-03, 48,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11037555Sep 26, 2026This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
- 11037253Sep 4, 2026This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11035340Jul 21, 2026PI to help diagnose A/C concern
- 11035308Jul 21, 2026This PI provides diagnostic tips for diagnosing electric trailer brakes issues.
- 11032777May 14, 2026This PI provides diagnostic tips for diagnosing electric trailer brakes issues.
- 11030974Apr 1, 2026This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
- 11030092Mar 9, 2026This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
- 11030091Mar 9, 2026This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11027601Jan 8, 2026This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11025755Nov 20, 2025This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer’s…
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 13% |
| 2025 | 2 | 25% |
| 2024 | 10 | 5% |
| 2023 | 6 | 10% |
| 2022 | 4 | 14% |
| 2021 | 2 | 17% |
| 2019 | 3 | 18% |
| 2018 | 5 | 9% |
| 2017 | 13 | 20% |
| 2016 | 20 | 7% |
| 2015 | 16 | 5% |
| 2012 | 1 | 4% |
| 2011 | 1 | 8% |
| 2008 | 5 | 13% |
| 2007 | 2 | 5% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 7 | 6% |
| 2004 | 5 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2016 GMC Canyon
181 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
39 complaintsElectrical system
38 complaintsEngine
22 complaintsElectronic stability control
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 GMC Canyon
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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