2016 GMC Canyon Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 21 brakes complaints for the 2016 GMC Canyon, 8% of its 268 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 63,000. No related recall is listed for this component and year. One fire was reported; no crashes or injuries.
- Brakes complaints
- 21
- 8% of 268
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 63,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Brakes engage or drag on their own without driver input, cutting speed to 20-30 mph while underway.
- Stabilitrack and power steering warning lights come on together, followed by a sudden loss of power steering assist.
- Brake pedal becomes extremely hard to push, traced by dealers to a failing brake booster pump on repeat visits.
- Brakes lock up for several minutes with only light pedal pressure, described by a dealer as a software glitch needing reprogramming.
- Loss of power steering recurs intermittently at different speeds, sometimes resolved only by turning the vehicle off and restarting it.
- Vehicle speed drops to 25-30 mph on its own along with check engine and stability control warnings.
When 2016 GMC Canyon brake complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 3, 2016, latest Dec 1, 2025.
Brakes recalls for the 2016 GMC Canyon
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by Canyon model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2016 GMC Canyon have?
- NHTSA lists 21 brakes-related complaints for the 2016 GMC Canyon, which is 8% of the 268 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2016 GMC Canyon?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the brakes component on the 2016 GMC Canyon.
- At what mileage do 2016 GMC Canyon brake problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure for brakes complaints on this model year is 63,000 miles.
- Did the 2016 GMC Canyon brake issues cause crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 injuries tied to these complaints, though 1 fire was reported.
- What do owners describe happening with the brakes?
- Owners describe brakes engaging on their own, sudden power steering loss paired with stabilitrack warnings, a hard-to-push brake pedal from a failing booster, and brief brake lockups linked to a software issue.