Reliable Auto DB

2017 GMC Canyon reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 66 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 GMC Canyon over 10 years — 8 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Canyon years here — over the median of the other years, which is 4. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Fuel pump.

2012 GMC Canyon
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Complaints

66

Per year

8

Recalls

1

Years on the road

10

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (18 of 66), then Engine (14) and Electrical system (12). Those filings include 3 that report a crash and 3 that report an injury.

Next to 2016 and 2018

The 2016 Canyon has 268 complaints, 15 per year, and the 2018 has 52 complaints, 5 per year. The 2017 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2018.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2017 GMC Canyon. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall Fuel pump 2018-05-31 · NHTSA campaign 18V358000
Summary 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.
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.

Complaints by component (66 total)

Powertrain
18
Engine
14
Electrical system
12
Steering
8
Fuel and propulsion system
5
Service brakes
4
Air bags
3
Electronic stability control (ESC)
2
Engine and engine cooling
2
Forward collision avoidance
2
Fuel system, gasoline
2
Suspension
2
Visibility and wipers
2
Equipment
1
Hydraulic brakes
1
Seats
1
Speed control
1
Traction control
1
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Crash-flagged

3

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

3

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "While Driving on the interstate, we were needing to stop because of traffic. The brake pedal became very stiff and was barely able to stop the car. We brought the vehicle into a brake shop to have it looked at. The…"
    Electrical system, Service brakes, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-09-17
  • "The contact owns a 2017 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated, and the message " Check Trailer Brakes” was displayed. While driving at…"
    Hydraulic brakes, Electrical system · filed 2026-02-25
  • "The contact owns a 2017 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the engine oil was changed several times, but…"
    Powertrain · filed 2025-09-25
  • "there seems to be electrical issue. the fan won't stop running even when shut off. the thermostat stop working with pretty low milage along with the tire sensors. Fixed the previous issues. Furthermore, while driving…"
    Powertrain, Electrical system, Speed control · filed 2025-07-18
  • "I backed into a parked car in a parking lot."
    Unknown or other · filed 2025-04-02

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2017 GMC Canyon PU/CC 4WD 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 3 stars
2017 GMC Canyon PU/CC RWD 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 3 stars
2017 GMC Canyon PU/EC 4WD 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 3 stars
2017 GMC Canyon PU/EC RWD 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 3 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Canyon two-wheel drive 2.5L, 4-cyl Automatic 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 20 26 22 MPG $2950
Canyon two-wheel drive 2.8L, 4-cyl Automatic 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 22 30 25 MPG $3750
Canyon two-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 8-speed Rear-wheel drive 18 25 20 MPG $3250
Canyon two-wheel drive 2.5L, 4-cyl Manual 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 19 26 22 MPG $2950
Canyon four-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 8-speed Four-wheel drive 17 24 19 MPG $3400
Canyon four-wheel drive 2.8L, 4-cyl Automatic 6-speed Four-wheel drive 20 28 23 MPG $4100
Canyon four-wheel drive 2.5L, 4-cyl Automatic 6-speed Four-wheel drive 19 24 21 MPG $3100
Canyon Cab Chassis two-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 8-speed Rear-wheel drive 15 15 15 MPG $4300

Specs and fitment

2nd generation, 2015–2022
Body styles Pickup
Oil dexos1 5W-30 (4-cylinder/V6 per manual) , 6 qt capacity
Tire size 255/65R17, 265/70R16, 265/60R18 (trim dependent)
Towing capacity 7,700 lbs

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA campaign 18V-358 covers certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon trucks (with Colorado, Malibu, Acadia, and other GM models): the high-pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange and damage the high-pressure fuel line, creating a fuel-leak fire risk; dealers replace the pump and pipe. Campaign 17V-621 covers certain 2015-2016 Canyon and Colorado trucks where the driver's frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment; dealers replace the driver frontal air bag module. Shared campaign unit counts cover multiple GM nameplates.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 GMC Canyon reliable?

Owners have filed 66 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 GMC Canyon over 10 years — 8 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Canyon years here — over the median of the other years, which is 4. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Fuel pump.

What are common problems with a 2017 GMC Canyon?

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (18 of 66), then Engine (14) and Electrical system (12). Those filings include 3 that report a crash and 3 that report an injury.

Is the 2017 GMC Canyon more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2016 Canyon has 268 complaints, 15 per year, and the 2018 has 52 complaints, 5 per year. The 2017 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2018.

Has the 2017 GMC Canyon been recalled?

The 2017 GMC Canyon has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2017 GMC Canyon?

Owners have filed 66 complaints about the 2017 GMC Canyon with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2017 GMC Canyon get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2017 GMC Canyon is 20.9 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What engine oil does a GMC Canyon use?

US Canyon manuals specify dexos-approved oil for your engine in the maintenance schedule.

What generation is the 2024 GMC Canyon?

3rd generation (2023-on).

What tire sizes does a GMC Canyon use?

Sizes vary widely by generation and trim; third-gen examples include 265/65R18, 275/60R20, and 285/70R17.