Power Train Problems of GMC Canyon

GMC Canyon owners have reported 167 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 20 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (113 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission torque converter (10 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of GMC Canyon

The Power Train problem

This is a known problem with GMC and chevy trucks, known as the rumble. At approximately 45mph and up, the truck feels like it’s going over rumble strip and the back end is slipping. This causes the steering wheel and truck to shake. It could result in the loss of control if it gets too bad.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Torque Converter problem

Vehicle does not respond to acceleration command while entering a highway or during highway driving, increasing the risk of collation with other vehicles due to transmission failure, suspect the torque converter not working properly.   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

The transmission causes dangerous driving conditions. I have the same complaint as several others have reported. The transmission fails to downshift at lower speeds causing the hesitation when acceleration is needed.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

2017 GMC Canyon. Consumer writes in regards to transmission issues.   Read details...

The Transmission Shudder problem

I just purchased a 2018 GMC Canyon used with 8,000 miles on it. Drove it 500 miles and now I have a 8 speed transmission and now it shudders. Now I'm reading alot of people are having issues with it. Am I in the lawsuit with gm in there defective transmissions? it shudders at 55-60 mph drove me   Read details...




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