How many transmission complaints does the 2016 GMC Canyon have?

NHTSA lists 39 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2016 Canyon, which is 15% of the 268 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2016 GMC Canyon transmission?

No. The data shows no related recalls filed for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2016 GMC Canyon.

At what mileage do 2016 GMC Canyon transmission problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 6,941.5 miles.

What kind of transmission problems do 2016 Canyon owners report?

Owners describe hesitation and delayed downshifts, bucking or vibrating during acceleration, shuddering while decelerating, and occasional unexpected shifts into 4wd.

Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?

The data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported among these Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2016 Canyon.

2016 GMC Canyon Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 39 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2016 GMC Canyon, 15% of that year's 268 total complaints. There are no related recalls on file, and the median mileage at failure was 6,941.5 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 39; 15% of 268
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 6,942 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report the transmission fails to downshift smoothly when slowing from around 45 mph to 20 mph, causing the engine to buck and vibrate.
Drivers describe long hesitations or a neutral-like feeling between low gears, such as 2nd to 3rd, followed by a hard clunk into gear.
Several owners say the truck bogs down or misfires at low rpm and refuses to accelerate until it downshifts.
Some report a delay of a few seconds between pressing the accelerator and the vehicle actually moving, which they say created near-collision situations at intersections or while merging.
Others describe shaking or shuddering when decelerating through 10 to 40 mph, with dealers in some cases diagnosing transmission failure.
A few owners mention the vehicle unexpectedly shifting into 4wd with a service 4wd warning light, tied to an actuator issue.

When 2016 GMC Canyon transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 27, 2016, latest Mar 10, 2026.

39 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2016 to Mar 2026; peak Oct 2016 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2016 GMC Canyon

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Canyon model year

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

20101 (13%)
20112 (17%)
20121 (4%)
201538 (13%)
201639 (15%)
201718 (27%)
201827 (52%)
20196 (38%)
20206 (43%)
20212 (18%)
20225 (19%)
20236 (10%)
20244 (2%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2016 GMC Canyon have?: NHTSA lists 39 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2016 Canyon, which is 15% of the 268 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2016 GMC Canyon transmission?: No. The data shows no related recalls filed for the Transmission & Powertrain area on the 2016 GMC Canyon.
At what mileage do 2016 GMC Canyon transmission problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 6,941.5 miles.
What kind of transmission problems do 2016 Canyon owners report?: Owners describe hesitation and delayed downshifts, bucking or vibrating during acceleration, shuddering while decelerating, and occasional unexpected shifts into 4wd.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?: The data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported among these Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2016 Canyon.