general problems of the 2017 GMC Canyon

Six problems related to steering have been reported for the 2017 GMC Canyon. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2017 GMC Canyon based on all problems reported for the 2017 Canyon.

1 Steering problem

Failure Date: 05/29/2023

The contact owns a 2017 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became firm and difficult to maneuver. The power steering assist warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 35,400.

2 Steering problem

Failure Date: 04/09/2021

The contact owns a 2017 GMC Canyon. The contact stated while driving at approximately 5 mph, the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer crain Buick GMC of conway (710 s. Amity rd, conway, ar 72032, (501) 436-4781) where it was diagnosed with needing the steering gear to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 64,564.

3 Steering problem

Failure Date: 09/10/2020

We have a 2017 GMC Canyon diesel with 56570 miles on it. While we were driving down the street (it was raining) going about 30 miles an hour and all of the sudden the "service stabilitrak" censor came on am it instantly put the brake on. We turned the truck on and off. Over and over letting it sit for more that a minute completely and still nothing. . . . We were down the street from our house and my husband had to push it home. This could have been such a dangerous situation 😳 there happened to be no one behind us but it was so abrupt that if we did they most definitely wouldn't have had time to stop and crashed right into us. I will be calling GMC in the morning but we were definitely grateful we made it home safely though pushing a truck through the rain up hill was not fun for my husband. We have read up on this and was completely surprised how many people have had this same problem. You definitely should have something put out for this letting people know. . . . This is crazy gm has either basically ignored this or simply does not care for safety. I absolutely love my truck but this truly disappoints me I hope we are not put in the same situation as all these other folks who were put through the ringer with no result for this issue!.

4 Steering problem

Failure Date: 10/03/2019

Loss of steering while driving power loss steering displayed on screen called dealer ship said to bring in after reading on the web explained on 2015 and 2016 canon had been recalled for same thing.

5 Steering problem

Failure Date: 01/06/2018

It was a cold dry morning, warmed truck up for @ 10 min and then drove @ 30 mins. Shut truck off for about 2 hours. Started truck and let it warm up for @ 10 minutes as usual. When I started to drive and noticed steering was almost impossible to drive. Noticed warning on dash that stated service power steering, drive carefully. Called local dealer to schedule appointment. Miles on truck 1800.

6 Steering problem

Failure Date: 10/17/2017

2017 GMC Canyon. Consumer writes in regards to transmission issue. The consumer stated the dealer initially could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was later left with the dealer to attempt to duplicate the failure. The power steering, traction control, and stability messages appeared.


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