2017 GMC Canyon Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2017 GMC Canyon has a Complaint Index of 72, ranking 6th worst out of 19 model years, earning a Caution verdict. Transmission & powertrain and engine problems dominate owner complaints, with one fuel system recall affecting this year.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 72/100
- #6 of 19 Canyon years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 66
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 3
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 4
- Top issue
- Transmission & Powertrain
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 21.5
- 19 city / 25.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 4 / 0
Top 2017 GMC Canyon problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain18 (27%)
- Engine17 (26%)
- Other13 (20%)
- Electrical System12 (18%)
- Steering8 (12%)
- Brakes7 (11%)
- Fuel System7 (11%)
- Airbags3 (5%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (3%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Transmission drops into neutral unexpectedly while stopped, leaving the vehicle stuck until towed.
- Vehicle vibrates at highway speeds between 60 and 70 mph, persisting even after tire balancing and a transmission flush.
- Transmission shifts hard and grinds, later diagnosed as a failed torque converter, sometimes recurring after replacement.
- Oil leaks develop from a pinhole in the oil coolant hose relatively early in ownership.
- Engine suffers sudden catastrophic failure despite documented maintenance.
- Power steering becomes very difficult to operate after cold starts, with a 'service power steering' warning on the dash.
2017 GMC Canyon recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 18V358000May 31, 2018Fuel System895 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
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.
Risk: 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.
2017 GMC Canyon fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 19 MPG
- Highway
- 25.5 MPG
- Combined
- 21.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,325
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2017 compared with other Canyon years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2017 GMC Canyon reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2017 Canyon a Complaint Index of 72, the 6th worst of 19 model years for this model, resulting in a Caution verdict. Transmission and engine problems make up over half of owner complaints.
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 GMC Canyon?
- NHTSA complaints show Transmission & Powertrain issues (18 complaints, 27% share) and Engine issues (17 complaints, 26% share) as the top problem areas, with median failure mileage around 20,000 and 15,400 miles respectively.
- Does the 2017 GMC Canyon have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists one recall for the 2017 Canyon, campaign 18V358000, covering a fuel system issue where GM replaced the high pressure fuel pump and fuel pipe.
- How does the 2017 Canyon compare to other Canyon years?
- The 2017 model ranks 6th worst of 19 years with a Complaint Index of 72. Years like 2015, 2016, 2023, and 2024 rate worse with Avoid verdicts, while 2010, 2011, 2012, 2019, and 2020 earn Best verdicts.
- What mileage do 2017 GMC Canyon problems typically occur at?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 27,803 miles across all complaints, with transmission issues appearing around 20,000 miles and engine issues around 15,400 miles.