2017 GMC Canyon Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 17 engine complaints for the 2017 GMC Canyon, 26% of all 66 complaints filed for the year. The median mileage at failure is 15,400 miles, and no related recalls are listed for this component.
- Engine complaints
- 17
- 26% of 66
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 15,400 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report oil leaking from a pinhole in the oil cooler line or hose located between the radiator and engine, sometimes spraying onto the tires or roadway.
- Some describe the 3.6L engine's oil pump over-pressurizing in cold weather, damaging the oil cooler and lines and causing oil to leak into the engine compartment.
- Others report the diesel engine stalling or shutting off without warning while driving, including during turns and at highway speed, sometimes restarting after several minutes.
- One owner reported a torque converter failure with a rattling and rocking sensation felt when accelerating up to 45 mph.
- A separate report describes a catastrophic Duramax 2.8 engine failure at under 72,000 miles despite documented maintenance.
- One owner reported the temperature gauge malfunctioning along with loss of acceleration, accompanied by headaches and dizziness requiring medical attention.
When 2017 GMC Canyon engine complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 16, 2018, latest Jul 18, 2025.
Engine recalls for the 2017 GMC Canyon
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine 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 engine complaints does the 2017 GMC Canyon have?
- NHTSA lists 17 engine-related complaints for the 2017 GMC Canyon, which is 26% of the 66 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2017 GMC Canyon engine?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the engine component on the 2017 GMC Canyon.
- At what mileage do 2017 GMC Canyon engine problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for engine complaints on this model year is 15,400 miles.
- What kind of engine problems do 2017 GMC Canyon owners report?
- Owners report oil leaks from cooler lines and hoses, oil pump over-pressurization in cold weather, stalling in diesel-equipped trucks, a torque converter failure, and one catastrophic engine failure.
- Were there any injuries linked to 2017 GMC Canyon engine complaints?
- NHTSA data shows 1 injury and 0 crashes or fires associated with the 17 engine complaints for this model year.