GMC Canyon owners have reported 425 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 9 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (350 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power steering failed (26 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Loss of power steering. This is a known problem with the 2015 GMC Canyon models. My 2016 GMC Canyon has the same problem. This is a serious issue. A recall should be issued. It has happened to me several times. Read details...
Upon start up, power steering has failed numerous times making steering extremely difficult. It has also occured once while in motion, thank goodness at a slow speed. An alert message will pop-up on my dash that says "power steering failure". Read details...
Ii was driving my GMC Canyon and the power steering went out and the warning light came on and "loss of power steering, drive with care". I parked the care and waited 15 minutes, restarted the truck and the warning light went off and I was able to drive home without a problem. Read details...
Power steering goes out while vehicle is moving at either normal speed or low speed. Error messages appear indicating loss of power steering and traction light comes on. Shutting down engine and restarting can clear. If shutting down doesn't work disconnecting battery cable can clear the problem. Read details...
The contact owns a 2015 GMC Canyon. The contact stated while driving 50 mph, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact stated that the power steering warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer, and it was determined that the rack and pinion needed to be Read details...