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2016 GMC Canyon Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2016 GMC Canyon has 172 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2016 GMC Canyon

Steering
172
Powertrain
34
Electrical
17
Other
15
Engine
7
Brakes
5
Airbags
4
Speed Control
3

172

Complaints

0

Recalls

2

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 9, 2026STEERINGLoss of power steering. This is a known problem with the 2015 GMC Canyon models. My 2016 GMC Canyon ...
Feb 6, 2026STEERINGThe contact owns a 2016 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the steeri...
Feb 2, 2026STEERING1. The power steering failed when I was driving my 2016 GMC Truck. 2. The failure caused the steeri...
Oct 30, 2025STEERINGPower steering goes out intermittently while driving, almost causing wrecks. A warning pops up that...
Oct 20, 2025STEERINGPower steering turned off while driving Pulled over cycled the key it came back on Has happened 3 t...
Oct 2, 2025STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMAt random the power steering and traction control turn off making it difficult to drive.. This happ...
Aug 29, 2025STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2016 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that the headlights failed to activate automa...
Aug 27, 2025STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINEEPS becomes difficult to steer occasionally, Brakes seem to lose stopping ability Leaking oil @ eit...
Jul 30, 2025STEERINGThe contact owns a 2016 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, t...
Jul 1, 2025STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINEThe contact owns a 2016 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that upon attempting to leave the driveway, t...
Jun 11, 2025STEERING,AIR BAGSAs I was pulling away from the stop sign my power steering quit working and I was almost hit by anot...
May 30, 2025STEERINGCar repeatedly gives stabilitrack warning while driving and power steering goes out completely. It i...
May 18, 2025STEERINGWhile driving the truck's stabilitrak and power steering lights came on and I lost the use of power ...
May 5, 2025STEERINGWhile driving, power steering system quits providing power assist. This problem is intermittent and ...
May 1, 2025STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMWhile driving the power steering went out making the vehicle difficult to control. Once I stopped th...
Apr 26, 2025STEERING4/17/2025:Approached a 4 way intersection and truck steering lost power assist. Vehicle engine still...
Apr 8, 2025STEERINGWHEN TURNING TRUCK, POWER STEERING WENT OUT AND MADE IT DIFFICULT TO TURN. CODE FOR SERVICE STABILIT...
Mar 8, 2025STEERINGThe contact owns a 2016 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at 65 MPH, ...
Mar 1, 2025STEERINGThe contact owns a 2016 GMC Canyon. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle lost power ...
Feb 7, 2025STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe vehicle will lose power steering while driving. The lights come on for stabilitrak and traction ...

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