2016 GMC Canyon Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How power train ranks on this vehicle
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
“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
“Ignition key randomly will not release from switch. The key is stuck in the ignition in the accessory position which in turn kills the battery…”NHTSA complaint 11440072 — filed 11/10/2021
“VEHICLE DOES NOT RESPOND TO ACCELERATION COMMAND WHILE ENTERING A HIGHWAY OR DURING HIGHWAY DRIVING, INCREASING THE RISK OF COLLATION WITH OTHER VEHICLES DUE TO…”NHTSA complaint 11415989 — filed 05/10/2021
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2016 GMC Canyon have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2016 GMC Canyon: 39 of 267 complaints on file (14.6%). 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 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 8 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 4 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
