2016 GMC Canyon vs 2018 GMC Canyon
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 GMC Canyon | 2018 GMC Canyon |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 267 | 52 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,575 | 1,244 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16–25 | 15–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 48,000 mi | 22,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | GMC Canyon | GMC Canyon |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 177 | 4 |
| Power Train | 39 | 27 |
| Electrical System | 37 | 10 |
| Engine | 21 | 6 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 13 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 10 | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 6 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 49 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 44 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 12 | 10 |
| Hesitation / surging | 11 | 0 |
2016 GMC Canyon
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.