2016 GMC Canyon Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 11/01/2026

22Engine complaints

8.1%Of all 271 complaints

#4Most-reported category

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

How engine ranks on this vehicle

STEERING180 · 66.4%

POWER TRAIN39 · 14.4%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM35 · 12.9%

ENGINE22 · 8.1%

Unspecified / other19 · 7%

Share of the 271 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2016 GMC Canyon overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNED A 2016 GMC CANYON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON 10/14/2019, WHILE BRAKING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN INTO THE GMC DEALERSHIP (BROWN…”NHTSA complaint 11355544 — filed 09/17/2020

“THE THROTTLE AND TRANSMISSION FEEL AS THOUGH THEY WERE SEPARATELY DEVELOPED FOR TWO DIFFERENT VEHICLES AND JUST RANDOMLY MATCHED IN THE TRUCK. THE ACCELERATOR IS…”NHTSA complaint 11344186 — filed 08/09/2020

“WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE VEHICLE STUDDERS AND HAS NO POWER UNTIL MORE GAS IS APPLIED. VEHICLE CHANGES GEARS WAY TO FAST CAUSING YOU TO HAVE…”NHTSA complaint 11328536 — filed 06/12/2020

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 GMC Canyon have engine problems?

Engine is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2016 GMC Canyon: 22 of 271 complaints on file (8.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2016 GMC Canyon have in total?

271 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 11/01/2026. Across all categories, 8 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 4 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE 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 11/01/2026.