2017 GMC Canyon Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 18%of 66 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the electrical system of the 2017 GMC Canyon, 18% of the 66 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,000 miles.
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.
“I am having problem with my 2 year old truck sometimes I can`t get the key out sometimes lights stay on in the sunny day but my main problem is the key stuck in and can`t get it out”
NHTSA complaint #11288552, filed 2019-12, 37,000 miles“Vehicle stalled when I was making a left turn onto route 23 from route 296 in windham ny. Car shuttered and stalled. Almost got t-boned by a semi. Extremely lucky that I was able to roll backwards onto the bridge behind me. I did go online and saw that were other owners with the duramax diesel that experienced similar problems. This could have been a fatal issue. I'm actually worried about driving this pick up. Contacted the dealer and they told me without the error code they couldn't help me. Disconnected the battery to clear the check engine light. Any suggestions?”
NHTSA complaint #11416569, filed 2021-05, 54,000 miles“Constantly getting a message and beeping to service my trailer brake system while in park and driving. I’ve never used this before for towing any trailers or anything. This message and beeping cause a distraction and i find it to be dangerous. And the fact I’ve never used this is quite annoying.”
NHTSA complaint #11479157, filed 2022-08“While Driving on the interstate, we were needing to stop because of traffic. The brake pedal became very stiff and was barely able to stop the car. We brought the vehicle into a brake shop to have it looked at. The mechanic stated it was most likely the Master cylinder. We replaced that. It still was having the same issue. In total we replaced the Master cylinder, Brake Booster, Rotors, brake pads, and calipers. A few weeks later the recall for Brake Eboost system came out. All of our signs and symptoms point to this. We are wanting to have our truck evaluated for the recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #11764972, filed 2026-09“I had 4 loads of mulch loaded in my 2017 Gmc Canyon in early june 2019. Some mulch fell between the cab and cargo box where it smoldered on top of the truck gas tank for weeks until it melted tubes prompting onstar to send me two emails 6-27-19 and 6-29-19 to see my Gmc dealer within 7 days for an issue with the emission system . The dealer ignored my first visit and may have ignored the second but now the vehicle would not allow me to pump gasoline due to a melted tube and other parts on top of the fuel tank. …”
NHTSA complaint #11243656, filed 2019-08Related service bulletins
- 11017595Apr 3, 2025This service bulletin provides information on the proper Reflective High Temperature Heat and/or Insulating Tape to use for certain repairs, such as Wiring Harness Repairs.
- 11017244Mar 31, 2025The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other…
- 11017207Mar 21, 2025This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414…
- 11017031Mar 12, 2025This service bulletin provides information to diagnose batteries that have set for a long period of time and/or cold weather climates and testing those batteries.
- 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.
- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11012929Jan 7, 2025This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
- 11011805Dec 6, 2024This Preliminary information communicates a GM part number for reflective high temperature heat or insulating tape when repairing wiring harnesses.
- 11009170Oct 25, 2024This Preliminary information communicates additional information on how a LIN bus operates and diagnostic tips when working on a LIN bus.
- 11009156Oct 25, 2024This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 25% |
| 2024 | 26 | 13% |
| 2023 | 20 | 32% |
| 2022 | 13 | 48% |
| 2021 | 1 | 8% |
| 2020 | 3 | 21% |
| 2019 | 5 | 29% |
| 2018 | 10 | 19% |
| 2017 | 12 | 18% |
| 2016 | 38 | 14% |
| 2015 | 32 | 11% |
| 2012 | 9 | 39% |
| 2011 | 3 | 25% |
| 2010 | 2 | 25% |
| 2009 | 8 | 30% |
| 2008 | 15 | 39% |
| 2007 | 14 | 33% |
| 2006 | 17 | 35% |
| 2005 | 23 | 20% |
| 2004 | 13 | 16% |
Other parts of the 2017 GMC Canyon
18 complaintsEngine
14 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology