Check Engine Light On Problems of GMC Canyon

GMC Canyon owners have reported 11 problems related to check engine light on (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of GMC Canyon based on all problems reported for the Canyon.

1 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2017 GMC Canyon

Failure Date: 05/11/2021

Vehicle stalled when I was making a left turn onto route 23 from route 296 in windham NY. Car shuttered and stalled. Almost got t-boned by a semi. Extremely lucky that I was able to roll backwards onto the bridge behind me. I did go online and saw that were other owners with the duramax diesel that experienced similar problems. This could have been a fatal issue. I'm actually worried about driving this pick up. Contacted the dealer and they told me without the error code they couldn't help me. Disconnected the battery to clear the check engine light. Any suggestions?.

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2 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2015 GMC Canyon

Failure Date: 02/01/2021

The contact owns a 2015 GMC Canyon. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle decelerated and the vehicle loss power steering before the vehicle stalled. Additionally, the vehicle failed to start with the check engine warning light illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 99,294.

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3 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2016 GMC Canyon

Failure Date: 05/25/2019

The stability track light comes on and the check engine light comes on and the car reduces its speed to 25 mph on the highway very dangerous very scary the dealer cannot seem to fix the issues and find the problems.

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4 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2015 GMC Canyon

Failure Date: 07/02/2018

Tl-the contact owns a 2015 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while driving the check engine light would come on and the power steering would malfunction. The contact would pull over the and restart the vehicle but the issue would recur. The dealer nyle maxwell GMC 3000 I-35, round rock, TX 78681 (512) 244-8000 diagnosed the issue and replaced the steering gear that was the exact part in a recall the vehicle was not in. The total costs of the recall was $3400. The manufacturer stated that there was no recall and the warranty was up to pay for the repairs . They also said that the recall period ended October 2018. The contact was promised a callback within the next few days. The failure mileage was 67,528. Tf.

5 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2012 GMC Canyon

Failure Date: 06/15/2015

1/29/2015 no crank. . Displayed message "service stab sys traction fault" had it towed to dealer and they replaced ecu repair cost was going to be more than$500. 00 until I contacted gm customer service it was then reduced to $100. 00. Mileage was 33478. This was three months ago. And the no crank problem continued however turned key back to off for a few seconds then vehicle would. . Today had this problem but when it started engine misfire and engine light came on along with the message "service stab sys traction fault reduced power". Was able to limp home at 25 mph once there shut engine of then restarted seemed to be running ok then but the check engine light is now on. I have to take it to the dealer in the morning if it will start. I also contacted gm customer service again. Mileage now is 39650.

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6 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2011 GMC Canyon

Failure Date: 08/20/2013

I am experiencing problems with this vehicle that are terrifying as it is putting my family in jeopardy. My first indication of a problem occurred in August 2013 and continued until may, 2014, the problem seemed to have fixed itself as I did not experience any more serious problems after may 2014 until October 2014. This leads me to believe the problem seems to have some connection to colder weather. The stalling problem is now occurring regularly and the error messages tend to disappear overnight before I can get to a dealer. I am keeping my driving to a bare minimum until a satisfactory solution is found. I do not want to spend more money on parts and “fixes” that do not resolve the problem. Problem: car suddenly reduces speed with numerous error messages running across the dash screen. I fortunately have been able to pull over to the side of the road as speed was very slow; the car begins to shudder and I have to shut down the engine. I noted the following error messages: reduced power, trac fault, ser stab, sist traction. After a few minutes I have been able to re-start the engine. When restarted all the error messages disappeared, but the check engine light stayed on. Various error messages: p0657 (dealer installed peddle position sensor 1/23/14 @ $229. 63); same problem occurred 2/19/14. P0615 (dealer installed throttle position sensor @ $100); same problem again occurred 3/13/14. I cannot afford to keep replacing “out of warranty” parts that do not correct this serious problem. Reduced power has occurred a number of times but the error messages disappear before I can get to a dealer. Since the dealers were not able to pin point the problem, I appealed to gm to advise how to proceed to resolve this serious problem before it results in a serious or fatal accident.

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7 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2005 GMC Canyon

Failure Date: 01/01/2013

Check engine light comes on intermittently indicating misfire when idling; car is shaking and rattling there's a special coverage letter #07123a but GMC does not cover intake leakage issue once vehicle is passed 7 yrs or 100k miles, even though they are aware of the problem since 2007. If you are not the original owner, there is no way to be notified or contacted. My dealer never made me aware of the issue after purchasing the truck. Now I'm passed the extended warranty and am supposed to cover the full costs. This is customer fraud since its a manufacturing problem related to the engine - all 2004-06 GMC Canyons are affected by this. This needs a recall - not extended warranty!.

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8 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2005 GMC Canyon

Failure Date: 01/20/2012

Check engine light came on truck became ruff idling and shaking and powering itself off.

9 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2006 GMC Canyon

Failure Date: 03/01/2011

Check engine light came on, I used a code reader and p0300 came up. I replaced the appropriate sensors and reset it. Truck ran fine. One week later the check engine light comes on again and this time I get a p0017 code. I replaced two of the sensors and replaced oil filter with a oil change. Now the truck is hard to start and when it does start it idles rough. I have it in the garage right now and mechanic doesn,t know what is wrong with it. From what I have been reading on here these engines in the Canyon and colorado pick-ups are bad engines that wont last. I have the 4 cylinder engine with 53 thousand miles on it that I bought used with 19 thousand on it. I feel GMC should fix these motors for free even though im not the original owner and that they know that these motors are bad. Id like tho know how much more bad stuff is out there from GMC that they know about and refuse to fix, knowing that it is there fault from the start. I have paid to much money for repairs from other gm products that I have bought. This will be my last GMC product that I will ever bye and if I can convince others not to bye their junk so be it.

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10 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2005 GMC Canyon

Failure Date: 04/19/2008

Recently purchased used 2005 GMC Canyon, two days after purchase check engine light came on and stayed, the truck did not run rough or make noises. Took directly back to dealership, it was determined the oxygen sensor was bad. Replaced. Five days later the same thing happened. . . Diagnostics determined catalytic converter, oxygen sensor and exhaust intake were all related. All repairs now complete and appear to be no other issues after driving the vehicle 3 days.

11 Check Engine Light On problem of the 2005 GMC Canyon

Failure Date: 12/07/2005

I was driving at the time of failure. Engine light comes on and I took it to the shop to run a diagnostics. These are the codes p0106, p0300 and p0506 that are causing the engine light to keep coming on. This is the second time this has happen. First time the parts replaced were oxygen sensor and the computer back in Dec 2005. Now its Feb 2006 and I need to take it in again for same problem.



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