2016 GMC Canyon electrical system problems
37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2016 GMC Canyon — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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 unknown part needed to…”
filed Jun 30, 2026
“Power steering and StabiliTrack warning pops-up randomly and cuts off power steering assistance while I'm driving on the highway or on country roads. The power steering is very hard to maneuver. However, when it's safe to do so, I have to pull over on a safe place and have to restart my truck…”
filed Jun 20, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other Canyon years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Canyon | 25 | 12% |
| 2023 Canyon | 18 | 33% |
| 2022 Canyon | 11 | 46% |
| 2018 Canyon | 10 | 19% |
| 2017 Canyon | 11 | 17% |
| 2015 Canyon | 32 | 11% |
| 2012 Canyon | 9 | 39% |
| 2009 Canyon | 8 | 30% |
| 2008 Canyon | 15 | 39% |
| 2007 Canyon | 14 | 33% |
| 2006 Canyon | 17 | 35% |
| 2005 Canyon | 23 | 20% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 GMC Canyon
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.