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1GTG6DE33G1••••••2016 Gmc CANYON
This build draws 2.4× more complaints than the average 2016 Gmc CANYON build (7 vs 3).
7on this build
261on the model
88builds in total
Most reportedSteering 5Power Train 2Vehicle Speed Control 2Electrical System 2
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemJun 2026
The contact owns a 2016 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the infotainment system and screen display became inoperable. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed and it was determined that an…
SteeringAug 2023
The contact owns a 2016 GMC Canyon. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH, the steering failure message was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn in either direction. The contact pulled over and…
SteeringJan 2023
Multiple times while driving, whether on main roads or the highway and in various condition, my Traction Control lights come one and stabilizer lights as well then the computer shows Power Steering Failure. I've lost power steering 3 times and it's almost caused 2 accidents. The…
SteeringJul 2022
Driving and the Stabilitrak warning comes on as well as the Power steering warning. Later after the vehicle is turned off it will not restart (no crank, no Start) and there is no communication with the ECM until it has had the battery disconnected for an extended period. This is…
SteeringJul 2021
Power steering shuts off while driving. I have to stop the vehicle and turn off and then re-start to get the power steering back working. This can happen at any time regardless of when or how long I've been driving. The power steering seems to shut off for no reason
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1GTG6DE33G1164624 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.