Power Train Related Problems of the 2015 GMC Canyon

Table 1 shows nine common power train related problems of the 2015 GMC Canyon. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (28 problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission failure (three problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2015 GMC Canyon

The Power Train problem

Ignition locking solenoid fails to release when put into park, resulting in the key stuck in the ignition. I'm then unable to leave the vehicle unattended without threat of theft or battery failure. Dealer has not been able to fix the issue.   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

The transmission causes dangerous driving conditions. I have the same complaint as several others have reported. The transmission fails to downshift at lower speeds causing the hesitation when acceleration is needed.   Read details...

The Noises During Shifting problem

The transmission does not down shift when climbing a small hill in normal traffic at normal speeds. I constantly have to use the manual transmission to make the truck downshift or I have to press on the grass in order to bring the rpm up a little higher using more fuel than required.   Read details...


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