Model year
2016 GMC Canyon
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 271 complaints for the 2016 GMC Canyon (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are STEERING (180), POWER TRAIN (39), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (35). NHTSA rated 4 variants 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 16–25 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,050–$4,200, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2004 80 complaints
- 2005 113 complaints
- 2006 48 complaints
- 2007 42 complaints
- 2008 38 complaints
- 2009 27 complaints
- 2010 8 complaints
- 2011 12 complaints
- 2012 23 complaints
- 2015 303 complaints
- 2016 271 complaints
- 2017 66 complaints
- 2018 53 complaints
- 2019 17 complaints
- 2020 14 complaints
- 2021 12 complaints
- 2022 27 complaints
- 2023 62 complaints
- 2024 207 complaints
- 2025 8 complaints
- 2026 8 complaints
Recalls
18V358000 · May 31, 2018
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach…
17V621000 · Oct 5, 2017
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado, and 2016 Chevrolet Volt vehicles. The driver's frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash.
16V125000 · Mar 2, 2016
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured January 19, 2016, to February 2, 2016, Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured January 9, 2016, to January 26, 2016, and 2016 GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured January 21, 2016,…
15V807000 · Dec 1, 2015
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Colorado trucks manufactured August 25, 2015 to September 24, 2015, and GMC Canyon trucks manufactured August 28, 2015 to September 24, 2015. The affected vehicles have a console compartment lid latch…
Complaints
271 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 8, fire flag on 2, injury field 4, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PU/CC 4WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.212 | — |
| PU/CC RWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.219 | — |
| PU/EC 4WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.214 | — |
| PU/EC RWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.22 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon 2WD · 2.5L · Manual 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 26 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Canyon 2WD · 2.5L · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 26 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| Canyon 2WD · 3.6L · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Canyon Cab Chassis 2WD · 3.6L · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 17 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
| Canyon 4WD · 2.5L · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 24 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Canyon 4WD · 3.6L · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| Canyon 2WD · 2.8L · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Diesel · Diesel | 22 | 30 | 25 | — | — | $3,850 |
| Canyon 4WD · 2.8L · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Diesel · Diesel | 20 | 28 | 23 | — | — | $4,150 |
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Check a vehicle
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