2019 GMC Canyon Owner Complaints
Complaint Summary
The 2019 GMC Canyon has 18 reported complaints.
- Top issues involve power train and fuel/propulsion system.
Reliability Score
Reliability Score
Based on 18 complaints
Most Frequent Issues
POWER TRAIN
6 33.3%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3 16.7%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 11.1%
ENGINE
2 11.1%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 11.1%
Quick Insights
The top category is POWER TRAIN, accounting for 33.3% of all complaints.
Owners have reported issues across 8 distinct vehicle systems.
Note: Complaint data reflects owner reports and may not always indicate a verified defect. Compare with Recalls and TSBs for a complete picture.
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What owners keep reporting on the 2019 GMC Canyon
The 2019 GMC Canyon has 18 owner complaints in this dataset. POWER TRAIN is the most common complaint category, representing about 33% of the reports shown here.
Most common complaint categories
The top complaint groups for the 2019 GMC Canyon are POWER TRAIN (6), FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (3), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2).
Are these complaints a serious red flag?
Potentially. 9 complaint reports involve higher-attention systems like brakes, steering, engine, powertrain, fuel, suspension, airbags, or electrical components, which is enough to justify a focused inspection.
What should buyers inspect on a used 2019 GMC Canyon?
Start with the top complaint systems, compare them against the recall report, then inspect service records for evidence that those same areas were already repaired or monitored.
Detailed Complaint Log
Showing 8 of 8 systems
POWER TRAIN
6 Reports33% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
TRANSMISSION SLIPS ON INCLINES. HAVE TAKEN IT TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES . THEY CHANGED FLUID AND IT STILL SLIPS ON INCLINES. DOESN'T SLIP ALL OF THE TIME, BUT DOES STILL SLIP! THIS STARTED APPROX. 2 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE. BOUGHT NEW.
4/30/2020
The vehicle hesitates and shifts harshly as if it will stall at low speed acceleration leaving my driveway and when going forward from a full stop at red light to green. Very jerky ride, uneven acceleration, fear of stalling.
6/28/2021
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3 Reports17% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
On Wednesday September 22nd at approximately 9:45 pm. My 2019 GMC Canyon was parked on my street and caught fire and was destroyed for no known reason. The fire department came ruled the cause as un known. The cabin and the bed were totally destroyed. Appears to be no issue to the engine compartment.
9/26/2021
High pressure fuel pump broke off while driving on highway causing truck to stall. Stabilitrack warning was activated and Engine Power Reduced message came on dash. Speed was rapidly reduced to 15 mph on the highway and started knocking hard. Mechanic found the pump physically broke and a bolt was sheered off inside of head.
2/10/2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 Reports11% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
ON COLD STARTUP THERE IS A LOUD CLUNK COMING FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE AND THE VIBRATION CAN BE FELT FROM INSIDE THE TRUCK AS IF SOMETHING HIT THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH.
9/10/2019
On Wednesday September 22nd at approximately 9:45 pm. My 2019 GMC Canyon was parked on my street and caught fire and was destroyed for no known reason. The fire department came ruled the cause as un known. The cabin and the bed were totally destroyed. Appears to be no issue to the engine compartment.
9/26/2021
ENGINE
2 Reports11% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
ON COLD STARTUP THERE IS A LOUD CLUNK COMING FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE AND THE VIBRATION CAN BE FELT FROM INSIDE THE TRUCK AS IF SOMETHING HIT THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH.
9/10/2019
The contact owns a 2019 GMC Canyon. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. There was an abnormal scratching noise detected. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that an unknown part had fractured inside the engine. The mechanic informed the contact that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that there was no warranty coverage on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 64,000. The VIN was not available.
7/15/2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 Reports11% of totalPreviewing the first 2 complaint summaries.
ON COLD STARTUP THERE IS A LOUD CLUNK COMING FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE AND THE VIBRATION CAN BE FELT FROM INSIDE THE TRUCK AS IF SOMETHING HIT THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH.
9/10/2019
On Wednesday September 22nd at approximately 9:45 pm. My 2019 GMC Canyon was parked on my street and caught fire and was destroyed for no known reason. The fire department came ruled the cause as un known. The cabin and the bed were totally destroyed. Appears to be no issue to the engine compartment.
9/26/2021
TIRES
1 Report6% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
All 5 tires including the spare are dry rotted, and have become extremely unsafe in wet weather conditions. Truck came with these tires and only has 27k miles with a lot of tread left.
8/17/2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
1 Report6% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
The contact owns a 2019 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that the key failed to release from the ignition. Additionally, the key failed to turn in the ignition switch. The vehicle failed to turn on or off. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local dealer and was informed that a diagnostic test needed to be performed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and informed the contact that there was no Warranty coverage for the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000.
6/7/2024
STEERING
1 Report6% of totalPreviewing the first 1 complaint summaries.
The contact owns a 2019 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds and making a right turn, the steering wheel seized. The contact continued to drive, and the steering wheel seized again. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 65,200.
9/30/2024
Data and Methodology
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
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- Complaint entries
- 18
- Top-topic view
- 5 grouped topics shown
- Primary source
- NHTSA ODI owner complaint records
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