Is the 2017 GMC Canyon reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 GMC Canyon is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2017 GMC Canyon?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2017 GMC Canyon have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

2017 GMC Canyon

● Typical for this model

2017 GMC Canyon
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This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 66
Recalls: 1
Investigations: 0
Top problem: Power train

Complaints per year

2017: 66 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
2004	80
2005	113
2006	48
2007	42
2008	38
2009	27
2010	8
2011	12
2012	23
2015	302
2016	271
2017	66
2018	53
2019	17
2020	14
2021	11
2022	28
2023	61
2024	207
2025	8
2026	8

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Power train

27% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission.

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2/12/2017 7:30AM stoped @ 4 way stop, started across transmission went into neutral, left me stuck in road, could not get transmission to engage in drive or reverse,had to push out of road, tried several min to engage transmission failed, called...

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-02-19

Engine

21% · 14 reports

Electrical system

18% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing integrated trailer brake control.

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While Driving on the interstate, we were needing to stop because of traffic. The brake pedal became very stiff and was barely able to stop the car. We brought the vehicle into a brake shop to have it looked at.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-17

Also filed under Forward collision avoidance and service brakes

Passenger rear defrost not working on that 1/3 of the rear window

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-05-24

Also filed under Visibility/wiper

Steering

12% · 8 reports

Fuel/propulsion system

8% · 5 reports

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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2018-07-02Fuel system, gasoline18V358000 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.

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.

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2017 GMC Canyon — pre-purchase inspection

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Power train: 18 reports on file for this year.
Engine: 14 reports on file for this year.
Electrical system: 12 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 18V358000 · Fuel system, gasoline

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FAQ

Is the 2017 GMC Canyon reliable?: Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 GMC Canyon is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2017 GMC Canyon?: The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2017 GMC Canyon have?: 1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.