GMC Canyon owners have reported 238 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 13 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (191 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiring (12 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
At random the power steering and traction control turn off making it difficult to drive. . This happens randomly and has become unable to steer. Once the vehicle is turned off for a period of time you can start it up and the steering returns. The issue was reported in the 2015 models. Read details...
Truck locked into limp mode suddenly one day and the check engine light came on. The truck was then stuck in one gear. Took it to a mechanic immediately who replaced the fuse box after finding it burnt out. Fast forward a month later, same issue occurs on the road. Read details...
The contact owns a 2006 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start-up. The security warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that after waiting an hour, the vehicle restarted. Read details...
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...
I purchased my Canyon in Nov 2007. After a year of having it, it would not start. I took it to the dealership and they said it was the starter and replaced it. It started doing the same thing a few months after that. I replaced the battery. I've purchased three batteries since owning the truck. Read details...