Table 1 shows nine common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2017 GMC Canyon. The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the oil pump (three problems).
Catastrophic engine failure. Piston #1 damage after a fuel injector issue. The truck just hit 100k miles. This left my husband stranded over an hour away. No check engine light or warning other than a loud pop and smoke. No warranty on the truck, I’ve been quoted $12k for a new engine. Read details...
Gm had a recall on the 3. 6 lgz equipped in trucks in canada. Cold weather caused oil pump to over pressurizing of oil and damage to oil cooler and lines. Leaking oil in to engine compartment and on roadway. This has happened to me twice now once in March of 2018 and now again in November 2019. Read details...
Oil leaking from a high pressure oil line. It was a pin hole in middle of line, rubber part located between radiator and engine. It was discovered after being parked for an hour in driveway, after a 100 mile drive. Read details...