What steering problems do 2016 GMC Canyon owners report?

Owners describe sudden loss of electric power steering assist, a 'Service Power Steering System' warning light, steering that seizes at highway speed, and a persistent pull to one side. NHTSA has logged 178 steering complaints for this model year.

How common are steering complaints for the 2016 GMC Canyon?

Steering accounts for 178 of the 268 total complaints filed for the 2016 Canyon, or 66% of all reports for that year, which is the highest share of any model year in this dataset besides 2015.

Is there a steering recall for the 2016 GMC Canyon?

This data lists no steering recall specifically tied to the 2016 model year, though at least one owner references a related campaign (16v054000) and a 2015 Canyon recall.

At what mileage do steering failures typically happen on the 2016 GMC Canyon?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 62,000 at the time of steering-related failure for the 2016 GMC Canyon.

Have steering failures caused crashes in the 2016 GMC Canyon?

Yes, NHTSA data links 4 crashes and 2 injuries to steering complaints on the 2016 GMC Canyon.

2016 GMC Canyon Steering Problems

Steering complaints make up 178 of 268 total complaints filed for the 2016 GMC Canyon, or 66% of all reports for that year. NHTSA lists 4 crashes and 2 injuries tied to steering, with a median failure mileage of 62,000. No steering recall is currently listed for the 2016 model year in this data, though owners reference a related 2015 campaign.

Steering complaints: 178; 66% of 268
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 62,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Electric power steering assist cuts out suddenly during turns at low speed, causing the vehicle to veer off the road.
A dash warning reading "Service Power Steering System" appears along with a temporary loss of steering assist, sometimes while backing up or reversing.
Steering assist failure occurs together with stability control warnings and a jerking or speed-reduction sensation around 35 mph, requiring the vehicle to be shut off and restarted.
Owners describe a persistent pull to the right in the steering wheel that requires constant counter-steering to keep the truck centered.
The steering wheel seizes or locks up briefly while driving between 35 and 55 mph or while stopped at a stop sign.
One owner reported being told about a parts shortage for a related recall repair (campaign 16v054000) affecting steering.

When 2016 GMC Canyon steering complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 21, 2016, latest Sep 15, 2026.

178 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2016 Q1 to 2026 Q3; peak 2022 Q3 (22).

Steering recalls for the 2016 GMC Canyon

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Canyon model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20100 (0%)
20110 (0%)
20122 (9%)
2015226 (75%)
2016178 (66%)
20178 (12%)
20184 (8%)
20191 (6%)
20201 (7%)
20212 (18%)
20226 (23%)
20233 (5%)
20245 (2%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

What steering problems do 2016 GMC Canyon owners report?: Owners describe sudden loss of electric power steering assist, a 'Service Power Steering System' warning light, steering that seizes at highway speed, and a persistent pull to one side. NHTSA has logged 178 steering complaints for this model year.
How common are steering complaints for the 2016 GMC Canyon?: Steering accounts for 178 of the 268 total complaints filed for the 2016 Canyon, or 66% of all reports for that year, which is the highest share of any model year in this dataset besides 2015.
Is there a steering recall for the 2016 GMC Canyon?: This data lists no steering recall specifically tied to the 2016 model year, though at least one owner references a related campaign (16v054000) and a 2015 Canyon recall.
At what mileage do steering failures typically happen on the 2016 GMC Canyon?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 62,000 at the time of steering-related failure for the 2016 GMC Canyon.
Have steering failures caused crashes in the 2016 GMC Canyon?: Yes, NHTSA data links 4 crashes and 2 injuries to steering complaints on the 2016 GMC Canyon.