NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Engine complaints
13 reportsClear category filterMileage unknown · Sep 8, 2022
Electrical SystemEngine
The truck will lose power steering and power down. Several codes will come on. When I started researching this problem, I noticed that there is a recall that was put out for this very same problem but my vehicle is not listed as eligible for this recall. I don't understand why it would not be eligible. Can someone please let me…
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The truck will lose power steering and power down. Several codes will come on. When I started researching this problem, I noticed that there is a recall that was put out for this very same problem but my vehicle is not listed as eligible for this recall. I don't understand why it would not be eligible. Can someone please let me know?
NHTSA ODI #11483442
99,294 miles · Mar 16, 2021
EngineSteeringVehicle Speed Control
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 GMC CANYON. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AND THE VEHICLE LOSS POWER STEERING BEFORE THE VEHICLE STALLED. ADDITIONALLY, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START WITH THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIA…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 GMC CANYON. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AND THE VEHICLE LOSS POWER STEERING BEFORE THE VEHICLE STALLED. ADDITIONALLY, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START WITH THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 99,294.
NHTSA ODI #11403348
35,000 miles · Oct 5, 2020
Engine
OIL COOLER LINES SUBSTANTIAL LEAK LOST LARGE AMOUNT OF OIL NO WARNINGS, LUCKILY WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AFTER RECEIVING CALL THAT TRUCK LEAKED OIL ON FATHERS DRIVEWAY. CHECKED DIPSTICK BEFORE HAVING TOWED FOR REPAIR AND IT WAS DRY. IF FAILURE WERE TO OCCUR ON HIGHWAY COULD RESULT IN CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF ENGINE LEADING TO ACCIDE…
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OIL COOLER LINES SUBSTANTIAL LEAK LOST LARGE AMOUNT OF OIL NO WARNINGS, LUCKILY WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AFTER RECEIVING CALL THAT TRUCK LEAKED OIL ON FATHERS DRIVEWAY. CHECKED DIPSTICK BEFORE HAVING TOWED FOR REPAIR AND IT WAS DRY. IF FAILURE WERE TO OCCUR ON HIGHWAY COULD RESULT IN CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF ENGINE LEADING TO ACCIDENT.
NHTSA ODI #11362773
37,500 miles · Jul 20, 2019
Electronic Stability Control (esc)EngineSteering
TRUCK HAS SHUT OFF TWICE WHILE DRIVING ONCE WHILE SLOWING TO MAKE A TURN AND ONCE WHILE SLOWING TO GO OVER A SPEED BUMP I GET A DASH NOTICE THAT THE POWER STEERING IS OFF PUT TRUCK IN NEUTRAL AND RESTART . ALSO ONCE WHILE RUNNING IN MY DRIVEWAY FOR ABOUT 3 MINUTES POWER STEERING SHUT OFF AND STABILITY SYSTEM WARNING CAME ON TR…
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TRUCK HAS SHUT OFF TWICE WHILE DRIVING ONCE WHILE SLOWING TO MAKE A TURN AND ONCE WHILE SLOWING TO GO OVER A SPEED BUMP I GET A DASH NOTICE THAT THE POWER STEERING IS OFF PUT TRUCK IN NEUTRAL AND RESTART . ALSO ONCE WHILE RUNNING IN MY DRIVEWAY FOR ABOUT 3 MINUTES POWER STEERING SHUT OFF AND STABILITY SYSTEM WARNING CAME ON TRUCK WAS STILL RUNNING HAD TO SHUT TRUCK OFF AND RESTART. THIS LOSS OF STEERING AND VEHICLE SHUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING IS DANGEROUS
NHTSA ODI #11233606
67,528 miles · May 14, 2019
EngineSteering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 GMC CANYON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE POWER STEERING WOULD MALFUNCTION. THE CONTACT WOULD PULL OVER AND RESTART THE VEHICLE BUT THE ISSUE WOULD RECUR. THE DEALER (NYLE MAXWELL GMC 3000 I-35, ROUND ROCK, TX 78681 (512) 244-8000) DIAGNOSED…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 GMC CANYON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE POWER STEERING WOULD MALFUNCTION. THE CONTACT WOULD PULL OVER AND RESTART THE VEHICLE BUT THE ISSUE WOULD RECUR. THE DEALER (NYLE MAXWELL GMC 3000 I-35, ROUND ROCK, TX 78681 (512) 244-8000) DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE AND REPLACED THE STEERING GEAR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE RECALL REMEDY FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V054000 (STEERING) ENDED OCTOBER OF 2018. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,528.
NHTSA ODI #11207443
54,680 miles · Apr 6, 2019
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Engine
AFTER TURNING THE VEHICLE ON I GOT THE FOLLOWING MESSAGES SHOWING IN THE DISPLAY PANEL 'ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED' AND 'STABILITRACK' ALSO THE FOLLOWING LIGHTS TURN ON 'CHECK ENGINE' AND 'TC' OFF. THEN I CAN HEARD A WEIRD NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. WHEN I MOVED THE CAR FROM ONE PLACE TO ANOTHER, THE CAR LOST POWER.
NHTSA ODI #11194350
31,000 miles · Aug 13, 2018
Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 GMC CANYON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES WHILE IDLING AT A COMPLETE STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TODD WENZEL BUICK GMC OF DAVISON (1146 SOUTH STATE ROAD, DAVISON, MICHIGAN, (810) 655-9587) FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A FAILURE CODE. THE DE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 GMC CANYON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES WHILE IDLING AT A COMPLETE STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TODD WENZEL BUICK GMC OF DAVISON (1146 SOUTH STATE ROAD, DAVISON, MICHIGAN, (810) 655-9587) FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A FAILURE CODE. THE DEALER ALSO TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE AND WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 31,000.
NHTSA ODI #11119529
24,150 miles · May 24, 2017
EngineFuel/propulsion SystemPower Train
THE TRUCK FALLS ON IT'S FACE WHEN ACCELERATING AFTER SLOWING DOWN. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS NOTHING IS WRONG. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION. I HAVE TALKED WITH OTHER CANYON OWNERS AND THEY HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM.
NHTSA ODI #10991537
28,100 miles · Aug 22, 2016
Engine
FOR MONTHS MY GMC CANYON WILL START FIRST THING IN THE MORNING, I WILL DRIVE UP TP THE FIRST OR SECOND STOP LIGHT AND MY TRUCK WILL BEGIN TO SHAKE AND ACT LIKE IT WILL SHUT OFF. SOMETIME IT WILL DIE OTHER TIMES IT JUST SHAKES. I TOOK IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY COULD NOT RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THIS USUALLY OCCURS 2-3 TIMES PER W…
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FOR MONTHS MY GMC CANYON WILL START FIRST THING IN THE MORNING, I WILL DRIVE UP TP THE FIRST OR SECOND STOP LIGHT AND MY TRUCK WILL BEGIN TO SHAKE AND ACT LIKE IT WILL SHUT OFF. SOMETIME IT WILL DIE OTHER TIMES IT JUST SHAKES. I TOOK IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY COULD NOT RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THIS USUALLY OCCURS 2-3 TIMES PER WEEK.
NHTSA ODI #10897553
29,000 miles · Aug 12, 2016
Engine
ON COLD STARTS, THE ENGINE WILL STALL AT FIRST STOP. TYPICALLY THIS IS AT THE FIRST STOP LIGHT OR STOP SIGN IN THE MORNING ON THE WAY TO WORK. THIS IS BEGINNING TO HAPPEN SEVERAL TIMES A WEEK. IT ALSO HAS HAPPENED AFTER SITTING FOR SEVERAL HOURS. IT ONLY APPEARS TO HAPPEN WHEN STARTING THE TRUCK AFTER THE ENGINE HAS COOLED. PRIO…
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ON COLD STARTS, THE ENGINE WILL STALL AT FIRST STOP. TYPICALLY THIS IS AT THE FIRST STOP LIGHT OR STOP SIGN IN THE MORNING ON THE WAY TO WORK. THIS IS BEGINNING TO HAPPEN SEVERAL TIMES A WEEK. IT ALSO HAS HAPPENED AFTER SITTING FOR SEVERAL HOURS. IT ONLY APPEARS TO HAPPEN WHEN STARTING THE TRUCK AFTER THE ENGINE HAS COOLED. PRIOR TO STALLING, THE ENGINE WILL HESITATE AND THE RPMS DROP UNTIL ULTIMATELY STALLING. I HAVE CALLED THE GMC NUMBER AND HAVE ASKED THE DEALERSHIP TO CHECK IT OUT. IT CANNOT BE DUPLICATED BY THEM AND THEY SAY GM HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL OR BULLETIN TO REPAIR.
NHTSA ODI #10895237
Official recalls
8Mar 25, 2021
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles. The power steering assist may be lost due to a poor electrical connection within the steering gear assembly.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A loss of power steering, particularly at lower speeds increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace steering gear torque sensor cover assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N202325410.
May 31, 2018
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Oct 5, 2017
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado, and 2016 Chevrolet Volt vehicles. The driver's frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began November 8, 2017. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17387.
Feb 1, 2016
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured January 6, 2015, to March 17, 2015, and 2015 GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured January 6, 2015, to March 19, 2015. A poor electrical connection within the steering gear connector may cause a loss of power steering assist.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A loss or reduction in power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear torque sensor cover assembly, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15595.
May 12, 2015
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado, and GMC Canyon trucks manufactured January 6, 2014, to December 24, 2014. The affected vehicles may experience the front brake calipers leaking brake fluid. This is due to air pockets, an imperfection in the metal caliper body.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the vehicle experiences a brake fluid leak it can increase the stopping distance, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the front-brake calipers if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 9, 2015. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14888.
May 8, 2015
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon trucks manufactured January 6, 2014, to April 1, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the hooks that secure the driver's and/or front passenger's seat frame may not have been properly attached to the vehicle body during assembly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the seat-frame attachment hooks are not secured properly, the seat may not be adequately anchored to the vehicle, and in the event of a crash, the seat occupant could be at an increased risk of an injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats, correcting their installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 2, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15150.
Mar 18, 2015
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured September 15, 2014, to January 21, 2015, and 2015 GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured October 3, 2014, to December 9, 2014. The affected vehicles have a front driver air bag inflator that may be misaligned to the air bag module backplate. This can cause the inflator to separate from the backplate during a deployment.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the inflator separates from the back plate in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, this may cause the air bag or steering wheel components to separate and be propelled into the interior compartment, potentially seriously injuring the driver or other occupants. Additionally, the air bag may fail to properly inflate, increasing the risk of injury to the driver.
Remedy: GM has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the driver air bag module inflator for proper alignment, replacing the air bag, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15037.
Oct 9, 2014
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured January 6, 2014, to October 1, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the driver air bag connections may have been wired incorrectly. This could reverse the deployment sequence and disrupt the deployment timing of the driver air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the driver air bag does not deploy as designed, there is an increased risk of driver injury in the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM), free of charge. The recall began on October 6, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet) or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14690.
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