Table 1 shows three common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2012 GMC Canyon.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling problems | |
| Check Engine Light On problems | |
| Catalytic Convertor problems |
The passcode anti-theft system randomly triggers when attempting to start the vehicle. When it triggers, the vehicle cannot be started for at least 10 minutes. I have had this system trigger multiple times at home, at the grocery store, and at a gas station. I am afraid that the device will eventually leave me stranded, so I am having the device replace for the cost of over $700.
1/29/2015 no crank. . Displayed message "service stab sys traction fault" had it towed to dealer and they replaced ecu repair cost was going to be more than$500. 00 until I contacted gm customer service it was then reduced to $100. 00. Mileage was 33478. This was three months ago. And the no crank problem continued however turned key back to off for a few seconds then vehicle would. . Today had this problem but when it started engine misfire and engine light came on along with the message "service stab sys traction fault reduced power". Was able to limp home at 25 mph once there shut engine of then restarted seemed to be running ok then but the check engine light is now on. I have to take it to the dealer in the morning if it will start. I also contacted gm customer service again. Mileage now is 39650.
The contact owns a 2012 GMC Canyon. While driving 35 mph, an abnormal noise emitted from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the manifold was fractured and the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage and VIN were unavailable.