Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 GMC Canyon
NHTSA data on file today
The 2016 GMC Canyon has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 271 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 4 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #18V358000 Fuel Pump Flange Weld may Fracture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V621000 Improper Air Bag Inflation NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V125000 Improper Air Bag Inflation NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V807000 Console Door may not Fully Latch/FMVSS 201 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 181 complaints
- Power Train 39 complaints
- Electrical System 38 complaints
- Engine 22 complaints
- Unknown or Other 19 complaints
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 13 complaints
Of the 271 complaints on file, 8 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 271 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2016 GMC Canyon shows a below-average reliability with 271 owner complaints and 4 recalls. Steering issues dominate complaints, making them a notable concern. The recall data further reflects issues with the vehicle's fuel system and airbags. Given the significant number of steering-related complaints, there is concern about potential safety and reliability of this model year.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering | 50,000–80,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | very common |
| power train | 60,000–90,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | common |
| electrical system | 55,000–75,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad inspection
- Coolant replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Tire rotations
- Air filter replacement
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel vibrations
- Transmission slipping
- Electrical system failures
- Fuel smell under hood
- Dashboard warning lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 GMC Canyon at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.