Every 2016 GMC Canyon recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 18V358000
May 31, 2018Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
- Problem
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
- Risk
- A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.
Full recall details for 18V358000 →Air Bags · NHTSA 17V621000
May 10, 2017Air Bags:Frontal
- Problem
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado, and 2016 Chevrolet Volt vehicles. The driver's frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash.
- Risk
- An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in a crash.
- Fix
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17387.
Full recall details for 17V621000 →Air Bags · NHTSA 16V125000
Feb 3, 2016Air Bags:Frontal
- Problem
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured January 19, 2016, to February 2, 2016, Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured January 9, 2016, to January 26, 2016, and 2016 GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured January 21, 2016, to February 4, 2016. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash.
- Risk
- An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury.
- Fix
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 28030.
Full recall details for 16V125000 →Latches/Locks/Linkages · NHTSA 15V807000
Jan 12, 2015Latches/Locks/Linkages
- Problem
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Colorado trucks manufactured August 25, 2015 to September 24, 2015, and GMC Canyon trucks manufactured August 28, 2015 to September 24, 2015. The affected vehicles have a console compartment lid latch assembly that may fail to keep the compartment door closed in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."
- Risk
- If the console compartment door does not remain closed in a crash, the contents stored in the console may strike the vehicle occupants, increasing their risk of injury.
- Fix
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the console compartment door latch assembly, free of charge. The recall began on January 5, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16370.
Full recall details for 15V807000 →
2016 GMC Canyon complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 270 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 GMC Canyon, reporting 8 crashes, 2 fires, 4 injuries. GMC has issued at least 1,577 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Steering181
- Power Train39
- Electrical System37
- Engine21
- Unknown Or Other19
- Electronic Stability Control (Esc)13
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (557)
- Electrical System (314)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (246)
- Engine (162)
- Power Train (144)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (86)
Read GMC Canyon owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 270 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 GMC Canyon. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Fire
“On [XXX] at approximately 5:30p, I was driving normal highway speed when I saw what I thought was exhaust trailing behind. There were NO dash warning lights, engine temperature showing normal range, car was performing normally. I pulled over to shoulder, turned off car, released the hood latch.”
2016 GMC CANYONJul 29, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11605155
Crash
“I have a power steering failure.I also have a fuel problem while pumping gas, the truck doesn't want to start.”
2016 GMC CANYONAug 15, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11479321
Injury reportedCrash
“On September 14, 2021, my 2016 GMC Canyon struck another vehicle from behind going approximately 55 MPH and the airbags did not deploy. Every mechanic and insurance adjuster has stated that the airbags should have deployed in this collision.”
2016 GMC CANYONDec 1, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11442268
Crash
“VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN TWO VEHICLE ACCIDENT. DRIVER AIRBAG IN 2016 CANYON FAILED TO DEPLOY UPON IMPACT WITH OTHER VEHICLE. ACCIDENT OCCURRED ON A CITY STREET IN GULFPORT, MS. WAS GOING STRAIGHT AT POSTED SPEED OF 35MPH, SECOND VEHICLE FAILED TO YIELD AT CROSS STREET.”
2016 GMC CANYONJun 19, 2020
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11329770
Crash
“VEHICLE IGNITION KEY CAN NOT BE REMOVED AND IT DOES NOT STAY IN PARK. VEHICLE CAN CRASH CAUSING INJURIES AND PROPERTY DAMAGE VEHICLE HAS ABOUT 35000K MILES UNDER WARRENTY AND GMC REFUSES TO DO ANY THING ABOUT IT.”
2016 GMC CANYONFeb 19, 2019
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11181036
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