Suspension Related Problems of the 2012 GMC Canyon

Table 1 shows two common suspension related problems of the 2012 GMC Canyon.

Table 1. Suspension related problems of GMC Canyon

Problem Category Number of Problems
Front Suspension Hub problems
1
Suspension Torsion Bar problems
1

Front Suspension Hub problem #1

The contact owns a 2012 GMC Canyon. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle began to vibrate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the hub bearing needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but the manufacturer could not cover the repairs due to the vehicle being over 100,000 miles. The failure millage was 161,000.

Suspension Torsion Bar problem #2

The weld to the frame for the lower control arm and torsion bar broke causing a loss of control while driving on highway. Weld appeared defective. 60, 000 miles on vehicle.


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