Exterior Lighting Problems of GMC Canyon - part 1

The dealer did not fix the recall item on my truck as posted here. The dealers service department confirmed with me on multiple occasions that the recall was not fixed as annotated, but since the dealer was paid for the recall (because it was posted to the system) I am still on a waiting list for them to coordinate how to do the recall work (that was already paid for, what?). I would just like the recall work to be completed on my truck and the notification corrected on your database that the work was not done when input, editing to correct the date of service.

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While addressing the headlamp flicker recall n242468880 another problem was caused. The drivers side headlamp is always on high-beam there is no way to turn it off. I have had two incidents where oncoming traffic has crossed the double yellow line. The dealer states that the entire headlight mist be replaced and it is on backorder with no expected date of availability. This 2024 GMC Canyon is blinding oncoming traffic and is a risk to myself, my passengers, and oncoming traffic. I have a case open with gm and it has accomplished nothing. Gm case number 9-14098737984.

Second email and attempt truck is sitting untouched after a major accident. Please reach back [xxx] [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

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I use the right turn signal to make a right turn at an intersection. I proceed with the turn and begin to accelerate out of the turn, as the steering wheel unturns the right turn signal is supposed to cancel as the steering wheel straightens out. Instead of cancelling the signal, straightening the wheel when accelerating out of a right turn cause the left turn signal to be triggered and in gives three signal indications for a left turn. These left turn indications are uncommanded by the driver. The issue is repeatable. It presents a serious safety concern because other drivers are being told by the truck that you intend to do something which you are not at all intending to do. Another driver could rely on these uncommand left turn indications and pull in front of the truck and cause an accident. This issue has been raised with two dealerships, one dealership replaced the turn signal triggering and cancelling mechanism in the steering column. Both dealers ultimately told me that the issue was "software" relating and that it could not be fixed. One of the dealership claimed to have "corrected the issue with a software update. " that assertion was a lie, the issue remained unchanged. This issue is a serious safety issue. The truck has a defect that puts me, my family, and other drivers on the road at risk. So far, GMC has failed to remedy the "software" issue and merely returns to me a defective vehicle.

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Where to begin. . . As I bought my first truck, literally within 10 days after buying the GMC Canyon 2024, the car is shaking uncontrollably on the highway. . . 35 mph max speed, extremely dangerous situation, 8 am on a busy watterson expressway in louisville, ky. I was so scared I was going to crash and potentially get hurt or worse. They told me "they had never seen this happen to a Canyon before" which is obviously a lie. The car was serviced for 21 calendar days, and now my lights are spotty and I can't drive my car at night. I got this truck [xxx]. There was no communication on when it was to be ready. There are issues with a lot of minor things as well like the navigation systems. I have logged every call with the dealership, courtesy Buick GMC in louisville as well as summarized every point of contact, and with very spotty responses and the manager, frank, wont respond to my emails and was extremely uncooperative as I asked to trade it in as I was genuinely concerned about my safety and he told me absolutely not. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

Turn signal not working properly and gm has not issued a solution to dealerships. Issue: when you use your turn signal to change lanes or turn onto a new street, the turn signal will flash to let drivers know. However, when you turn off your turn signal manually or the truck turns off the turn signal automatically when you turn the corner, instead of the turn signal stopping, it starts flash in the opposite direction by itself and eventually stops. This can be confusing for drivers and could result in an accident if someone thinks you are signalling and then go in a different direction.

The contact owns a 2024 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed at night, he observed the headlights flickering. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 24v673000 (exterior lighting); but vehicle had already been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 5,000.

I have had this truck 3 months and already had software problems and now I had to drive to hammond la after dark and the headlights were blinking, going up and down. I was passing an 18 wheeler and the light beam went up and I almost went under the 18 wheeler. God was with me for sure. . I have not received any info on the recall and went by the dealership where I bought it and they said I would have to wait until I get a notice in the mail. So now I cannot drive at night and I need to. What is a person suppose to do?.

Headlights flicker on and off.

When the right hand turn signal is cancelled following a right hand turn, the left turn signal flashes to indicate a lane change. This would falsely indicate intention of changing lanes.

The turn signal is activating in the opposite direction. After completing a 90 degree right hand turn, when the turn signal deactivates it will turn on the left turn indicator for 3-5 seconds. This only happens when making right hand turns and I have been able to replicate it on multiple occasions. My concern is that other people will see the indicator and assume that I intend to change lanes when my intention is to continue straightforward. This could cause someone to move in front of me or turn into my lane of travel. I just purchased the vehicle a week and a half ago. I plan on making an appointment with the dealership within the next week to have the issue evaluated. This was first noticed about 1 week after taking ownership. I purchased the vehicle on September 13, and noticed the issue on September 20.

Headlights flicker about once every minute. It gives the impression that I am using my brights for oncoming traffic and has caused other drivers to "flash" their brights at me and I get flashed after passing other vehicles. I am concerned that at one point the "flicker" will just shut off and leave me totally in the dark driving country roads. I drive mostly on rural highways. It would be impossible to drive without lights. Also the flicker is causing other drivers to potentially "road rage". I took this to the dealer last month. Gm has not come up with a fix and has told the dealer not to do anything at this time. Problem has occurred since deliver in early June.

Lights flicker at random times.

Headlights flicker at night. Gm is saying there is no fix and no eta. It happens periodically when headlights are on. Not a one time issue.

Headlights flicker every few minutes when on. Can be distracting to driver and other cars on the road at night. Seems to be an issue for several people with these new 2024 trucks but gm has no fix yet.

The headlights and day time running lights flicker intermittently.

Lights flicker intermittently causing a distraction and limiting visibility when driving at night.

Headlight flicker when they are on.

Constant headlight flickering. Lights sometimes shut off totally. Almost caused (2) accidents due to this safety issue! why will the ntsb not make gm file a recall for this issue? does someone need to be killed first? do your job and make gm do theirs!.

Headlights intermittently flicker. It causes other drivers to focus on my vehicle. It also cause me to focus on the issue more than actually driving the vehicle. It could cause issues with road rage. To my knowledge gm is aware.

Vehicle headlights flicker on/ off momentarily at random when travelling at night. The flickering is not the automatic high beam function. When flickering occurs vehicles ahead may believe the lights are being flashed at them. Gm issued a repair order to replace headlights but has since stopped performing replacement because problem has not been solved.

Headlights flickedr/flash randomly and briefly regardless of if they are manual on/auto on coming traffic thinks I am flashing them GMC seems to be aware of the issue but no resolution as of yet.

The headlights in front of truck are doing a flicker here and there. It is happening by itself, during normal operation. It kind of looks like I'm flashing my high beams when it happens. People may think I'm flashing my high beams at them when I'm not. I think other people are having the same issue with this GMC truck. I have not contacted gm waiting to see if they will publish something, since it seems like they are now aware of the issue?.

While driving at night the headlights flicker for some unknown reason. I have seen where many others are having the same issue.

Headlights flicker often and usually one side at a time, sometimes one side is out for a second or 2. Drivers in front of me think I'm flashing them and get upset, it's annoying to keep seeing it every 1-2 minutes and makes driving at night miserable. Started the night of delivery. Dealer notified and awaiting call back.

My GMC Canyon has an issue with flickering of the headlights at night, which sometimes results in one side or the other going completely out. I'm part of several Canyon forums, and this seems to be an issue with most 2024 Canyons. The flicker is more of an annoyance, as I can still see, but I do believe it blinds oncoming drivers when it happens, as they flash me. Obviously headlights going completely out is another issue. I have not had both go out at the same time, but many others have. The flicker happens every time my headlights are on. The total outage has only happened once. I did contact the dealership where I purchased this, and they said this is a known issue with no resolution yet. They sent me TSB #pit6203, which states there is a known issue with the "issue internal to the led controller that is part of the headlamp assembly". This TSB initially had a fix of replacing the headlight assemblies, but was updated in July to instruct dealers not to do that, as it doesn't fix the issue.

Headlights flicker constantly. While being extremely distracting and unsafe while driving, it also causes other driver to think I’m flashing them. This leads them to flashing their high beams at me when oncoming and pulling over to let me pass when in front of me. Also, after I complete a right turn, my left signal flashes 3-4 times. I brought it to the dealership and they said they suspect a “software glitch” but that gm hasn’t determined a cause or solution yet. It appears to affect models built in may/June 2024 and on. I was also told that the display screen in the truck can be/may become affected, which is the only way to control the lights in the vehicle. They could not provide me with a loaner or replacement and said to keep driving the vehicle as-is until gm can come up with a fix, despite repeatedly agreeing with how unsafe it is. I have filed a report with gm as well. I was told to “make noise and maybe they’d get it fixed sooner. ”.

Headlights periodically turn off and on while driving automatically, randomly, and without warning. Causes other drivers to become confused, disoriented, or enraged. Drivers think they are being intentionally flashed or harassed and respond with brake check or moving to another lane and becoming visibly distressed. This is a new truck, with less than 500 miles, and no warning lights are issued.

Headlights flicker randomly. Looked on forums and it seems to be widespread. People think your flashing your lights at them.

My headlights flicker. The issue is problematic because other drivers think I'm flashing my lights at them. There are no warnings on the dash the vehicle is brand new. I took it home last Friday. It creates a driver distraction and is unsafe. I took the vehicle back to the dealer and they advised a software update was coming. When? my problem is not resolved.

The headlights when turned on flash/flicker from while driving at night. I see they have service bulletin but this is hazard as it temp brights other drivers as well as causing a weird issue while driving.

Headlamp or drl flicker or flash (#pit6203a) no urgent safety issue. Issue was documented by and verified by #1 cochran 7997 market st. Youngstown, OH 44512 330-367-5461 customer #[xxx] invoice #[xxx] vehicle has not been inspected by any others. No warnings or messages prior to the issue. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

Bought ‘24 Canyon one week ago. Vehicle headlights flicker a second at a time on their own. Flicker seems to happen once every 1-2 minutes. Flicker can cause confusion with other drivers and ignite road rage.

Safety issue: headlights and running lights flicker off and on every 1-2 minutes.

Headlights flicker (on/off) very rapidly, independent of each other, at random times.