Electrical System Related Problems of the 2016 GMC Canyon

Table 1 shows five common electrical system related problems of the 2016 GMC Canyon. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (34 problems). The second most common problem is related to the ignition switch (one problem).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of GMC Canyon


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2016 GMC Canyon

The Electrical System problem

Issue #1: while driving on the highway, the screens flickered once in a while. While stopping at a gas station, the vehicle did not turn on. Everything was black as if there was no power. After a several minutes of trying, it came back. Apparently it was an electrical issue.   Read details...

The Ignition Switch problem

The contact owns a 2016 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that after arriving to his destination, he became aware that the ignition switch would not release the key. After restarting the vehicle and then turning the vehicle off, the contact was able to remove the key, but the failure became a regular   Read details...

The Wiring problem

Rodents are eating the wiring in my new truck. I've driven a Nissan truck for 18 years with zero issues with rodents. I purchased the new Canyon in July of 2016, and within 6 months, entire wiring harnesses with 7 wires are chewed completely through.   Read details...


Electrical System related problems in other GMC Canyon model year vehicles:



☘ Canyon Service Bulletins
⚑ Canyon Safety Recalls
☤ Canyon Defect Investigations