2016 GMC Canyon Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 267 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2016 GMC Canyon overview page.
What owners report
“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
“Ignition key randomly will not release from switch. The key is stuck in the ignition in the accessory position which in turn kills the battery…”NHTSA complaint 11440072 — filed 11/10/2021
“As I started the vehicle I got a notification that the power steering has Maldonado I got a few warning lights on the dashboard. As…”NHTSA complaint 11437705 — filed 10/21/2021
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2016 GMC Canyon have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2016 GMC Canyon: 34 of 267 complaints on file (12.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2016 GMC Canyon have in total?
267 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 8 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 4 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
