2016 GMC Canyon Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/14/2026

176Steering complaints

65.9%Of all 267 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How steering ranks on this vehicle

STEERING176 · 65.9%

POWER TRAIN39 · 14.6%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM34 · 12.7%

ENGINE21 · 7.9%

Unspecified / other19 · 7.1%

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

“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

“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

“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

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 GMC Canyon have steering problems?

Steering is the most-reported problem area on the 2016 GMC Canyon: 176 of 267 complaints on file (65.9%). 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 steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

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.