Common Problems with the 2017 GMC Canyon
Powertrain, Transmission Issues:
“The contact owns a 2017 GMC Canyon. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle failed to respond when the accelerator pedal was depressed; instead the vehicle would jerk forward. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The contact had driven the vehicle to a local dealer, who diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired at the owner's expense. The manufacturer had been informed by the dealer of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 64,000.”
“The rear differential is beginning to made a noise while moving down the road, you cannot hear it from the inside the vehicle, you need to be on the outside while the vehicle is in motion.”
“Truck stalls as if in neutral after starting. Unfortunately, I have to let this truck run for T least 10 minutes or more before I can take off. If I start the truck and put it in drive any sooner, truck won't move. Actually, it runs then send to slam (very hard jerk) into drive, studders, then functions normal. I took it back to dealer and they say there has been multiple complaints about these trucks. I also was told GM put a statement out about these complaints and said there is nothing they can do to fix, in so many words. Dealer say it will go away. I've had this vehicle since July 4 2019 and still happening almost everyday.”
Electrical System Problems:
“The central control screen goes through a rapid, seemingly random series of "ghost touch" control changes. It cannot be stopped or shut down. It often changes the language of all screens in the vehicle (I cannot read French), shifts the instrument panel screen from speedometer to any of a large number of random screens, changes rear camera settings or deactivates it, changes bluetooth and telephone settings, and any of dozens of other actions many of which have a direct and immediate impact on vehicle safety. It serves as a terrible driver distraction because the driver has to do whatever they can to keep the screen from making unsafe changes to the vehicle settings. The driver's attention is divided between whatever the screen is doing and what is happening on the road.”
“Constantly getting a message and beeping to service my trailer brake system while in park and driving. I’ve never used this before for towing any trailers or anything. This message and beeping cause a distraction and I find it to be dangerous. And the fact I’ve never used this is quite annoying.”
“2017 GMC Canyon with 77,000 miles, key does not come out of ignition when shutting vehicle off. Key is 'stuck' in accessory mode and will not turn all the way to allow it to be removed. Have to restart vehicle, then shut off, and maybe key will come out. This issue is reported frequently on internet forums as a problem with GMC Canyon and Chevy Colorado vehicles.”
Steering Problems:
“The contact owns a 2017 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became firm and difficult to maneuver. The power steering assist warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 35,400.”
“The contact owns a 2017 GMC Canyon. The contact stated while driving at approximately 5 mph, the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer crain Buick GMC of conway (710 S. amity rd, conway, ar 72032, (501) 436-4781) where it was diagnosed with needing the steering gear to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 64,564.”
“Truck was in motion on the highway travelling at 110 km/hr when the power assisted power steering warning light came on and the vehicle lost all functionality to steer the vehicle. I pulled over to the highway shoulder and shut the vehicle off. I waited two minutes and then started the vehicle. The warning light was still visible, but the power assisted steering was working intermittently. I took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection.”
Sources: www.nhtsa.gov, carcomplaints.com
California Lemon Law and How Valero Law Can Assist
The California Lemon Law provides essential protection for consumers who have purchased or leased vehicles afflicted by defects, including the 2017 GMC Canyon. If you're grappling with persistent issues that haven't been effectively resolved despite reasonable repair attempts, or if your vehicle has been out of service for a substantial amount of time due to repairs, you may have strong grounds for a Lemon Law case.
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