Air Bags:frontal
NHTSA campaign 17V621000 · 2017 · reported 10/05/2017
An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
2016 GMC Canyon Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Steering — runs 10.5× the fleet median for that category across the 1656 model-years tracked on this site.
267Complaints
4Recalls
8Crashes
2Fires
4Injured
0Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Steering (65.9% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Steering complaints here are 10.5× the median for that category across the 1656 model-years tracked on this site.
None of the 6 most-reported categories on this page have a recall or open investigation on file — they rest on unverified owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 176 · 65.9% | No official action | — |
| Power Train | 39 · 14.6% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 34 · 12.7% | No official action | — |
| Engine | 21 · 7.9% | No official action | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 13 · 4.9% | No official action | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 · 4.1% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 267 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls — 4 campaigns
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
NHTSA campaign 18V358000 · 2018 · reported 05/31/2018
A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Latches/locks/linkages
NHTSA campaign 15V807000 · 2015 · reported 12/01/2015
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Air Bags:frontal
NHTSA campaign 16V125000 · 2016 · reported 03/02/2016
An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“While driving, the power steering and stabillitrac warnings come on, and I lose power steering. When I stop, turn the vehicle off, and restart the…”NHTSA complaint 11450768 — filed 02/07/2022 · STEERING
“While driving my power steering warning light comes on and it is hard to turn the wheel. This has happened three times now on 1-3-22…”NHTSA complaint 11450101 — filed 02/03/2022 · STEERING
“Key is not pulling out of ignition after truck has been put in park. Mechanic has replaced the shifter twice, and yet the problem is…”NHTSA complaint 11440093 — filed 11/10/2021 · STEERING
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 GMC Canyon?
Steering issues are the most-reported category, cited in 176 of 267 NHTSA complaints (65.9%), followed by power train (39), electrical system (34), engine (21). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2016 GMC Canyon have?
267 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 8 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 4 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2016 GMC Canyon have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 17V621000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2016 GMC Canyon's reported problems?
0 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.
