2020 GMC Canyon Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 7%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,432miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2020 GMC Canyon, 7% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,432 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.
“The contact owns a 2020 GMC Canyon. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle hesitated, and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact parked on the side of the roadway. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to her residence and then to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the power steering module to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 63,432.”
NHTSA complaint #11518197, filed 2023-04, 63,432 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11019516Apr 17, 2025This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 11014577Feb 18, 2025This service bulletin provides a procedure inspecting for excess grease or Sealant on the Exterior of the steering gear due to seeing grease or sealant on certain locations on…
- 11013269Jan 16, 2025This informational bulletin provides a guide on how to diagnose and test for vibrations utilizing the PicoScope.
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 25% |
| 2024 | 5 | 2% |
| 2023 | 3 | 5% |
| 2022 | 6 | 21% |
| 2021 | 2 | 17% |
| 2020 | 1 | 7% |
| 2019 | 1 | 6% |
| 2018 | 4 | 8% |
| 2017 | 8 | 12% |
| 2016 | 181 | 67% |
| 2015 | 226 | 75% |
| 2012 | 2 | 9% |
| 2008 | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 | 4 | 10% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2020 GMC Canyon
6 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 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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