2016 GMC Canyon

The contact owns a 2016 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that upon attempting to leave the driveway, the vehicle was shifted into drive and the engine experienced a complete loss of automotive power, with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, the vehicle lost power steering functionality while driving at 65 MPH, and the traction control and vehicle stabilization warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the 4-WD assembly, steering electronic motor, steering angle sensor, and the electric belt drive rack and pinion steering needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,263.

The contact owns a 2016 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds on several occasions, the traction control warning light illuminated and the messages "Service Power Steering" and “Service Stabili-trak" were displayed. Additionally, the contact stated that the steering wheel became stiff and was very difficult to turn. On several occasions, the vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and restarted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer however, the failure was not duplicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 139,000.

The contact owns a 2016 GMC Canyon. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the ABS, and service stabili-trak warning lights were illuminated. The steering wheel began to vibrate, and the brake pedal became firm. The contact was able to continue driving. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 220,674.

The contact owns a 2016 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, an error message for the “Stabili-track” failure was displayed on the instrument panel. Additionally, the contact stated that the failure had occurred several times before. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the vehicle needed an alignment and steering rack replacement. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000.

The contact owns a 2016 GMC Canyon. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The power steering and stabili-trak warning lights were illuminated. The contact called the dealer and was informed that the vehicle was not covered under a recall. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the failure was due to the gear torque sensor. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 73,000.

The contact owns a 2016 GMC Canyon. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the stability control and power steering warning lights illuminated. The vehicle then lost stability control functionality and the steering wheel became firm. The contact stopped on the side of road and turned off the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted and operated normally. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle needed to diagnosed. The failure mileage was 116,000. The VIN was not available.

The contact owns a 2016 GMC Canyon. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The stabili trac warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to drive safely to his residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V213000 (Steering). The approximate failure mileage was 58,000.

The contact owns a 2016 GMC Canyon. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the stabilizer and the steering power assist warning lights illuminated. The vehicle then lost power steering functionality. The contact was able to pull over safely to the side of the road. The contact then turned off and restarted the vehicle. The contact also stated that the vehicle was reset overnight occasionally. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed the vehicle with steering assist and rack and pinion failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

LATELLY I'M HAVING PROBLEM IT A GMC CANYON 2016 THAT CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO LOOSE POWER STEERING LOSS, AND STABILITY CONTROL ASSIST WHICH MAKE THE CAR TO BECOME VERY HARD TO MANEUVER, IN THE HIGHWAY AND LOCAL ROADS THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPEN WAS BEGINNING OF AUGUST I BROUGHT TO THE DEALER HE RESET THE CONTROLS AND PROBLEM DISAPPEARED JUST TO RETURN ONE MONTH LATER.

WHEN I AM DRIVE, I WILL GET A MESSAGE ON THE DASH THAT READS " SERVICE... POWER STEERING, DRIVE WITH CARE" AND ANOTHER SAYING, " SERVICE... STABILITRACK" ONCE I RECEIVE THE MESSAGE I WILL LOSE POWER IN MY STEERING WHEEL AND IT'LL GET EXTREMELY HARD. COMPLETELY NOT SAFE AND VEHICLES OF THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL, BUT DIFFERENT YEAR ARE ALL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM.