GMC Canyon owners have reported 34 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 9 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (23 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front suspension (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Heat shield over drive train not installed properly. While driving since purchased I’d hear a metal reverberation / clunking sound that seemed to be under the truck. I even had it in for oil change service w/ dealer and no mention of finding anything. Read details...
My 2004 GMC Canyon was found to have both front tires completly worn out along the inside edge at 10000 miles, GMC has several sevice bulletins about this problem but say they don't know what caused the tire wear and will not cover it under the warrenty Read details...
Transmission continually has issues with the first to second gear change, shudders at low speeds and when decelerating, and produces a loud �clunk� noise when when reverse gear is engaged. Read details...
The contact owns a 2012 GMC Canyon. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle began to vibrate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the hub bearing needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but the manufacturer could not cover the repairs due to Read details...
The chassis has become severely rusted on left side where front of leaf spring is bolted to it. It is about to break off and it has been denoted as "unsafe to drive" by the local GMC dealership. Truck has been well-maintained and is in good condition otherwise. Read details...