NHTSA Federal Consumer Defect Registry

2019 GMC Canyon Owner Complaints (16)

Analysis of 16 verified consumer complaints submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Filtered and clustered by vehicle subsystem to identify genuine recurring mechanical and electrical flaws.

Total Complaints

Defect Clusters

5 Categories

Avg Failure Range

55k mi

Est. Repair Cost

$950 – $3,200

Defects & Problems Safety Recalls0 Owner Complaints16

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NHTSA Defect Subsystem Breakdown

2019 Canyon Failure Distribution by Vehicle Subsystem

100% Normalized Telemetry

Engine & Powertrain:38%

Electrical & Sensors:26%

Steering & Suspension:16%

Brakes & ABS Hydraulics:12%

Airbags & Body Structure:8%

Clustered Telemetry

Top Defect Complaint Groups (5)

Ranked by NHTSA Frequency

ENGINE & COOLING8 Verified Complaints

Engine Stalling, Oil Consumption & Cooling Defect Reports

Critical Severity

Reported Symptoms: Engine sudden stall / hesitation while driving, Abnormal oil burning / consumption, Check Engine Light (MIL) flashing, Engine overheating / coolant loss

Median Failure Mileage55,000 milesIQR: 52,500 – 57,500 mi

Estimated Repair Cost$950 – $3,200 (Source: MazicBay Repair Intelligence Model)

Associated Fault Codes

P0300 P0171 P0128 P0420 P0011

TRANSMISSION & DRIVETRAIN6 Verified Complaints

Transmission Hesitation, Hard Shifting & Slipping Reports

Medium Severity

Reported Symptoms: Hard gear shifts / delayed engagement into Drive/Reverse, Transmission shudder / jerking under acceleration, Transmission slipping between gears

Median Failure Mileage50,000 milesIQR: 50,000 – 50,000 mi

Estimated Repair Cost$1,400 – $3,800 (Source: MazicBay Repair Intelligence Model)

Associated Fault Codes

P0700 P0730 P0841 P2714 P0741

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM & BATTERY5 Verified Complaints

Electrical Parasitic Drain, Infotainment & Harness Reports

Critical Severity

Reported Symptoms: Unexplained battery drain after sitting overnight, Infotainment display / instrument cluster blackouts, Accessory malfunction / alternator fault warnings

Median Failure Mileage60,000 milesIQR: 60,000 – 60,000 mi

Estimated Repair Cost$280 – $850 (Source: MazicBay Repair Intelligence Model)

Associated Fault Codes

P0562 P0606 U0100 P0560 U0121

FUEL SYSTEM & INJECTION2 Verified Complaints

Fuel Pump Pressure Loss & Fuel Delivery Defect Reports

Low Severity

Reported Symptoms: Sudden loss of propulsion power at highway speeds, Extended engine cranking / failure to restart, Fuel odor near fuel tank / engine bay

Median Failure Mileage55,000 milesIQR: 35,000 – 75,000 mi

Estimated Repair Cost$650 – $1,250 (Source: MazicBay Repair Intelligence Model)

Associated Fault Codes

P0087 P0191 P0089 P0171 P0442

STEERING & SUSPENSION2 Verified Complaints

Electric Power Steering Assist & Suspension Noise Reports

Low Severity

Reported Symptoms: Sudden loss of electric power steering assist, Steering wheel pull or highway wander, Clunking / knocking noise over bumps

Median Failure Mileage55,000 milesIQR: 35,000 – 75,000 mi

Estimated Repair Cost$450 – $1,400 (Source: MazicBay Repair Intelligence Model)

Associated Fault Codes

C1500 C1555 P0550 C0051

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