Recalls (4)
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2016 GMC Canyon. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗Fuel Pump Flange Weld may Fracture
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Improper Air Bag Inflation
- Summary
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado, and 2016 Chevrolet Volt vehicles. The driver's frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash.
- Consequence
- An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in a crash.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17387.
Improper Air Bag Inflation
- Summary
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured January 19, 2016, to February 2, 2016, Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured January 9, 2016, to January 26, 2016, and 2016 GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured January 21, 2016, to February 4, 2016. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash.
- Consequence
- An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 28030.
Console Door may not Fully Latch/FMVSS 201
- Summary
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Colorado trucks manufactured August 25, 2015 to September 24, 2015, and GMC Canyon trucks manufactured August 28, 2015 to September 24, 2015. 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."
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the console compartment door latch assembly, free of charge. The recall began on January 5, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16370.
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Owner complaints (270)
270 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The steering is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 270 |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 180 | 66.7% |
| Power train | 39 | 14.4% |
| Electrical system | 37 | 13.7% |
| Engine | 21 | 7.8% |
| Unknown or other | 19 | 7% |
| Electronic stability control | 13 | 4.8% |
| Vehicle speed control | 11 | 4.1% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 10 | 3.7% |
| Service brakes | 9 | 3.3% |
| Air bags | 6 | 2.2% |
How 2016 compares with other Canyon years
Best and worst Canyon years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8 | 2 |
| 2011 | 12 | 5 |
| 2012 | 23 | 2 |
| 2015 | 303 | 8 |
| 2016 | 270 | 4 |
| 2017 | 66 | 1 |
| 2018 | 52 | 1 |
| 2019 | 17 | 0 |
| 2020 | 14 | 0 |
| 2021 | 11 | 2 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 4 stars overall
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2016 GMC Canyon pu/cc 4wd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 25 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $3,850
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 409 g/mi
- EPA class
- Small Pickup Trucks
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 25 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 22 / 30 / 25 | $3,850 | 409 |
| 2.8 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 20 / 28 / 23 | $4,150 | 447 |
| 2.5 L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 / 26 / 22 | $3,050 | 408 |
| 2.5 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 / 26 / 22 | $3,050 | 400 |
| 3.6 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 / 25 / 21 | $3,200 | 427 |
| 2.5 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 / 24 / 21 | $3,200 | 427 |
| 3.6 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 / 24 / 20 | $3,350 | 450 |
| 3.6 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 / 17 / 16 | $4,200 | 555 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2016 GMC Canyon FAQ
How many recalls does the 2016 GMC Canyon have?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns: 18V358000 (fuel pump), 17V621000 (air bag), 16V125000 (air bag), 15V807000 (latch). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2016 GMC Canyon problems?
Owners filed 270 complaints with NHTSA. Steering (180), Power train (39), Electrical system (37) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2016 GMC Canyon get?
EPA rates the 2.8 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic version at 22 city, 30 highway and 25 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2016 GMC Canyon get?
NHTSA rated the 2016 GMC Canyon pu/cc 4wd 4 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 3 stars rollover (21.2% rollover risk).
How does the 2016 Canyon compare with other years?
Among the 2010–2021 GMC Canyon model years at least five years old, the 2010 drew the fewest complaints (8) and the 2015 the most (303). The 2016 drew 270. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.