Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 GMC Canyon
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 GMC Canyon has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 66 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
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 18 complaints
- Engine 14 complaints
- Electrical System 12 complaints
- Unknown or Other 12 complaints
- Steering 8 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 5 complaints
Of the 66 complaints on file, 3 report a crash; across all 66 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 GMC Canyon has an average reliability rating with notable issues related to fuel pump recall affecting general performance, but limited specific owner-complaints highlight a manageable overall cost of ownership.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| fuel pump | 60,000–100,000 miles | $450–$700 | common |
| brakes | 40,000–80,000 miles | $200–$500 | occasional |
| transmission | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,200–$3,500 | occasional |
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 fluid replacement
- Transmission service
- Coolant flush and refill
- Tire rotation and balance
- Air filter replacement
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel leaks or odors
- Engine stalling
- Uneven braking
- Transmission slipping or hesitation
- Unusual engine noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 GMC Canyon at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.