2015 GMC Canyon
Common Problems
Ranked from 169 federal NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
13 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Power steering assist intermittently fails while driving
89complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe power steering assist intermittently stops working while driving, making it difficult to control the vehicle.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 16V054000, 21V213000
- 2
Stability control and traction control systems intermittently fail
58complaintsSafety riskOtherThe stability control and traction control systems intermittently fail, causing the vehicle to lose control and warning lights to illuminate.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Power steering assist failure
22complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe power steering assist intermittently fails, causing difficulty in steering and the appearance of warning lights.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 16V054000, 21V213000
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Exterior lighting malfunctions
20complaintsLow severityOtherBoth brake lights inconsistently work, often failing to light up while driving or at a complete stop.
$100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.5–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Loss of power steering without warning
19complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe power steering suddenly stops working without any prior warning, leading to difficulty in controlling the vehicle.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 16V054000, 21V213000
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Steering wheel becomes extremely difficult to turn
16complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe steering wheel becomes very hard to turn, often requiring extra effort to steer the vehicle.
Related recalls: 16V054000, 21V213000
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Electrical system issues leading to power steering and lighting failures
8complaintsHigh severityElectricalElectrical system issues lead to power steering and lighting failures, posing a safety risk.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Transmission fails to downshift properly
7complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission fails to downshift at lower speeds, causing hesitation when accelerating.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 10
Steering wheel locks up and becomes inoperable
5complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe steering wheel locks up and becomes inoperable, requiring the vehicle to be pulled over and restarted.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 16V054000, 21V213000
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Ignition key locking issues
4complaintsLow severityOtherThe ignition key gets stuck in the ignition switch, preventing the vehicle from being turned off properly.
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Stalling and Difficulty Starting
3complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine stutters or stalls when accelerating or decelerating, making it hard to start the vehicle.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 13
Loss of power steering assist at high speeds
2complaintsHigh severitySteeringAt high speeds, the power steering assist suddenly fails, making it difficult to steer the vehicle.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 16V054000, 21V213000
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.