2017 Gmc Canyon: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 65 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 1 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
65
Complaints
1
Recalls
3
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
4
Injuries
67.7
Severity index
Severity index 67.7 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 136 2017 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2017 Gmc Canyon ranks 60 of 136 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 56% of its model-year peers. See the full 2017 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 18 | 27.7% |
| ENGINE | 14 | 21.5% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 12 | 18.5% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 11 | 16.9% |
| STEERING | 8 | 12.3% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 5 | 7.7% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 4 | 6.2% |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | 4.6% |
The single most-reported system is POWER TRAIN, cited in 18 of 65 complaints (27.7%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 1 |
Complaint volume is declining, consistent with a defect that was addressed by recall or that affected early builds.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18V358000 | 31/05/2018 | 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 from |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.