2016 GMC Canyon: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2016 GMC Canyon: 4 recalls, 270 owner complaints and up to 25 mpg combined.
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Recalls
4 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Latches & locks Vehicle recall #15V807000 · 2015 · 8,763 vehicles
What's wrong: The affected vehicles have a console compartment lid latch assembly that May fail to keep the compartment door closed in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (fmvss) number 201, "occupant protection in interior impact."
Why it matters: If the console compartment door does not remain closed in a crash, the contents stored in the console May strike the vehicle occupants, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the console compartment door latch assembly, free of charge. The recall began on January 5, 2016.
Airbags Vehicle recall #16V125000 · 2016 · 1,579 vehicles
What's wrong: The driver frontal air bag May improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash.
Why it matters: An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury.
The fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2016.
Airbags Vehicle recall #17V621000 · 2017 · 16 vehicles
What's wrong: The driver's frontal air bag May improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash.
Why it matters: An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2017.
Fuel system Vehicle recall #18V358000 · 2018 · 895 vehicles
What's wrong: The high pressure fuel pump May detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
Why it matters: A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 2 mention a fire, 4 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Steering (180): the most common themes are steering problems (172), warning light on (41).
- Transmission & drivetrain (39): the most common themes are hard / delayed shifting (21), stalls / loses power (5).
- Electrical (37): the most common themes are electrical failure (9), stalls / loses power (7).
- Engine (21): the most common themes are warning light on (6), stalls / loses power (6).
The 2016 GMC Canyon has 270 owner complaints, ranking #2 of 21 Canyon model years for complaints (3.9× the average Canyon year). Complaints peaked in 2022 (50 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 6 years old, at a median of 46,523 miles. Neighboring years: 2015 (303 complaints, 8 recalls), 2017 (66 complaints, 1 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 22 | 30 | 25 | Diesel |
| 2.8 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 20 | 28 | 23 | Diesel |
| 2.5 L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 | 26 | 22 | Regular |
| 2.5 L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 26 | 22 | Regular |
| 3.6 L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 21 | Regular |
| 2.5 L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 | 24 | 21 | Regular |
| 3.6 L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 20 | Regular |
| 3.6 L 6-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 17 | 16 | Regular |
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FAQ
Does the 2016 GMC Canyon have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 vehicle recalls for the 2016 GMC Canyon. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2016 GMC Canyon problems?
Owners have filed 270 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are steering (180), transmission & drivetrain (39), electrical (37).
What gas mileage does the 2016 GMC Canyon get?
EPA ratings run up to 25 mpg combined (2.8 L, Automatic 6-spd), across 8 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2016 GMC Canyon repair manual?
eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.