The Lemon IndexAll cars · GMC Canyon · 2017
2017 GMC Canyon. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 6,400 and 47,000 miles. Median 18,367, from 28 complaints with a mileage.
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Transmission & drivetrain | 36% |
| Engine | 24% |
| Steering | 18% |
| Electrical | 9% |
| Stability control | 6% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 1
18V358000 May 2018 Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump
Defect. 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 from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
Risk. A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy. 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. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.
Manufacturer communications 1479
GMC filed 1479 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
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Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMC Canyon PU/CC 4WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| GMC Canyon PU/CC RWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| GMC Canyon PU/EC RWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| GMC Canyon PU/EC 4WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Optional | Optional |
Engines and drivetrains 7
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | RWD | 19 / 26 / 22 | Regular | $2,850 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Auto 6-spd | RWD | 20 / 26 / 22 | Regular | $2,850 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Auto 6-spd | 4WD | 19 / 24 / 21 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 2.8L 4-cyl turbo diesel | Auto 6-spd | RWD | 22 / 30 / 25 | Diesel | $3,750 |
| 2.8L 4-cyl turbo diesel | Auto 6-spd | 4WD | 20 / 28 / 23 | Diesel | $4,100 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Auto 8-spd | RWD | 18 / 25 / 20 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Auto 8-spd | 4WD | 17 / 24 / 19 | Regular | $3,300 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
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Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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