2015 Gmc Canyon problems
The Chevrolet Colorado (sharing mechanical commonality with the GMC Canyon), is a series of compact pickup trucks (mid-size since second generation) marketed by American automaker General Motors. They were introduced in 2004 to replace the Chevrolet S-10 and GMC S-15/Sonoma compact pickups. The Colorado is named after the U.S. state of Colorado, while the Canyon would be the deep chasm between cliffs.
First generation (2004)
The Chevrolet Colorado and its twin, the GMC Canyon were jointly designed by GM's North American operations, GM's Brazil operations, and Isuzu, which began selling its own version worldwide in 2002. In late 2005, Isuzu offered a version in North America called the Isuzu i-series. This North American model Isuzu shared North American powertrains, styling, and equipment with the Colorado/Canyon twins and differed from Isuzu's worldwide offering. All Chevrolet, GMC, and Isuzu versions worldwide are based on the GMT355, itself the basis for the GMT 345-based Hummer H3. Most vehicles for markets outside North America are manufactured at a GM plant in Rayong, Thailand. All North American-market vehicles were manufactured by Shreveport Operations.
The cooperation between GM and Isuzu to build a light-duty truck and offer it in North America returns to an original arrangement the two companies had in the 1970s with the Chevrolet LUV, a rebadged Isuzu Faster.
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Common 2015 Gmc Canyon problems
Based on complaints from owners of the 2015 GMC Canyon, several common problems have been reported:
- Torque Converter Failure:
- Another common problem is the failure of the torque converter, which can lead to the vehicle shuddering, especially at low speeds. This issue can worsen over time and may result in power steering problems. Once the torque converter starts failing, replacement is usually necessary as it cannot be repaired.
- Power Steering Concerns:
- The power steering system in the 2015 GMC Canyon has been reported to have intermittent issues or complete failure. This can pose a serious safety hazard, especially if the power steering goes out while driving. The problem is more common in the 2015 model and can occur without warning, making it unpredictable and risky.
- Electrical Problems:
- Owners have also experienced various electrical problems with the GMC Canyon, including issues like battery dying or wearing out prematurely. These electrical concerns add to the list of common problems reported by owners of the 2015 GMC Canyon.
These problems highlight some of the key issues faced by owners of the 2015 GMC Canyon, ranging from transmission and torque converter failures to power steering and electrical system malfunctions. Addressing these issues promptly is crucial to ensure the safety and performance of the vehicle.
What problems does a 2015 GMC Canyon have?
Top GMC Canyon Problems
- Transmission Troubles. Many owners of the 2015-2020 GMC Canyon have complained about a troublesome transmission. ...
- Steering Issues. ...
- Engine Problems. ...
- Faulty Brake Calipers. ...
- Malfunctioning A/C and Heater.
How many miles will a 2015 GMC Canyon last?
Typically, a GMC Canyon will survive around 200,000 miles. The longer you let issues like rust and breaks take root, the less likely you will reach this number during the GMC Canyon's lifespan.
Does the GMC Canyon have transmission problems?
2022 GMC Canyon Transmission Problems
One of the most common signs is when your transmission shifts gears but the result of those shifts are delayed. An quickly apparent sign would be if your 2022 GMC Canyon transmission warning light is on.
Is the GMC Canyon reliable?
The 2024 GMC Canyon has a predicted reliability score of 80 out of 100. A J.D. Power predicted reliability score of 91-100 is considered the Best, 81-90 is Great, 70-80 is Average and 0-69 is Fair and considered below average.
What problems does a 2015 GMC Canyon have?
Top GMC Canyon Problems
- Transmission Troubles. Many owners of the 2015-2020 GMC Canyon have complained about a troublesome transmission. ...
- Steering Issues. ...
- Engine Problems. ...
- Faulty Brake Calipers. ...
- Malfunctioning A/C and Heater.
Is the GMC Canyon reliable?
The 2024 GMC Canyon has a predicted reliability score of 80 out of 100. A J.D. Power predicted reliability score of 91-100 is considered the Best, 81-90 is Great, 70-80 is Average and 0-69 is Fair and considered below average.
How many miles will a 2015 GMC Canyon last?
Typically, a GMC Canyon will survive around 200,000 miles. The longer you let issues like rust and breaks take root, the less likely you will reach this number during the GMC Canyon's lifespan.
What is the best year of the GMC Canyon?
The GMC Canyon is an excellent pickup truck with several selections for the best years. We recommend picking 2009, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2019, 2020, or 2021 for the best experience behind the wheel.
2015 Gmc Canyon car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Gmc Canyon problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Steering problems
- Power train problems
- Electronic stability control (esc) problems
- Electrical system problems
- Unknown or other problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2015 Gmc Canyon vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2015 Gmc Canyon
The NHTSA has received 290 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2015 Gmc Canyon. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2015 Gmc Canyon vehicles.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-18
- VIN: 1GTH6CE39F1
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2015 GMC Canyon. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact stated that the power steering warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer, and it was determined that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-27
- VIN: 1GTH6BE37F1
- Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: LOSS OF PWR STEERING ASSIST-- STABIL-TRAC INDICATOR LIGHTS UP ON DASH STEERING WHEEL EXTREMELY HARD TO TURN. CONFIRMED BY QUIRK CHEVROLET IN MANCHESTER,NH REPAIR COST $2800.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-24
- VIN: 1GTG6BE30F1
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: While driving, the power steering stops working. I was traveling at approx 55 mph with my daughter in the car and the power steering quit. Alert lights came on the dash. I managed to slow down and turn off the highway. I turned the truck off and when I turned it back on it was fine. Drove for another 10 minutes to get home and it went out again at a stop light. I found a place to pull over and turned it off and back on and it stopped doing it again. There is a recall for this issue on this vehicle but evidently mine was not on the recall or was fixed prior to me owning it. I have not checked with the dealership, but I’m assuming it will be a large bill to get it taken care of. Hopefully it does not go out at a bad time.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-02
- VIN: 1GTG5BE33F1
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2015 GMC Canyon. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering made an abnormal squealing sound. The contact stated that the squealing sound was heard while making a turn. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic. The contact stated that three weeks prior to the failure the vehicle was serviced at the dealer under an unknown power steering recall. In addition, the contact stated that several days following the recall repair, the squealing sound started. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 175,000.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-06-01
- VIN: 1GTG6CE36F1
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The power steering will intermittently fail at random times. I can feel the change in the steering wheel, followed immediately by the warning message on the screen above the wheel reading "Stabilitrak Failure" and 4 loud chimes from the speakers. This first happened in June of 2022. When I turned the truck off and on again, the same warning appeared on the screen but power steering was restored. This didn't happen again until earlier this year (Feb 2024). This issue happened a few times at low speed, during which it was extremely difficult to steer. I narrowly avoided an accident both times due to quick breaking. I learned about recall bulletin 15595A which describes this issue for my make, model and year. I contacted GE about this issue but they pushed back continuously referencing the fact that my VIN was not part of the recall. They eventually agreed to inspect my truck to determine if my issue is the same as the recall, but only if I paid $250 for a diagnostic. I went to the dealership today and the manager told me everything would be out of pocket, including any repairs. He was not willing to note my case # 9-12939029688 and explicitly stated "this won't be covered no matter what". I left without performing the diagnostic so as not to waste time and money, as it was clear GM had not been communicating with the dealer as they promised during our phone calls. Currently my power steering fails almost every time I drive, typically within 20 minutes of starting up.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-28
- VIN: 1GTG5BE3XF1
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2015 GMC Canyon. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the ABS warning light and the traction control warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact stopped, turned off and restarted the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to regain power steering functionality. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed and was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V213000 (Steering) however, the vehicle was already repaired under the recall. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 111,000.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-10
- VIN: 1GTG5BEA8F1
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: The contact owns a 2015 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to the dealer for service, the dealer made her aware of a failure with the vacuum pump. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V278000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 137,000.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-12
- VIN: 1GTG6CE39F1
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: I experienced the loss of power steering while driving. It was almost impossible to steer the vehicle while driving. I went on line and noticed a recall for my exact vehicle of the exact problem. The recall bulletin 15595A, was dated February 2016 and explained that the steering gear torque sensor cover assembly was to be replaced. However, apparently my VIN number was not listed. I went to the dealer and it was diagnosed with Code C0545(power steering problem). The dealer recommended the same repairs as the recall notice. The dealer showed no interest in contacting GM to see if this can be fixed by this recall. They claimed because of the year and mileage that they would not move forward with this. I contacted GM myself and explained the situation. I was told that GM would not cost assist with this problem. I find it odd that GM recognized this issue as a real safety hazard on the same make, year and model of my vehicle and refuses to assist in the repairs. The mileage and year has nothing to do with this problem. The problem was and is an existing problem with this particular vehicle. This issue is a sporadic issue and and started approximately [XXX] and continues. I feel this problem is an existing problem with all of these year, makes and models whether the VIN number was listed or not!! It's an accident waiting to happen!! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-30
- VIN: 1GTG6BE38F1
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2015 GMC Canyon. The contact stated while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the stability-track and power steering assist warning lights illuminated. The steering wheel became very stiff and required added effort to steer the vehicle off to the side of the roadway. The contact stated that he turned the vehicle off and opened the driver's side door and then attempted to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that the power steering functionality was regained. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent at first but had gradually become a reoccurring failure. The contact drove the vehicle to a local dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the steering gearbox needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V213000 (Steering). The failure mileage was approximately 92,000.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-03-24
- VIN: 1GTG5BE39F1
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2015 GMC Canyon. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, he observed that the "Power Steering Service Required" and the stabili-trak warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel was very stiff, and excessive force was needed to turn the steering wheel. The contact pulled over and turned off and restarted the vehicle and the power steering functionality returned. The contact stated that the failure was a recurring failure. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed and determined that there was a failure of the steering gears and the electric power steering assist. The mechanic informed the contact of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V213000 (Steering) however, the VIN was not included. The contact researched online but found no recall associated with the VIN. The contact called a dealer, but the call was never returned. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 300,000.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-12-01
- VIN: 1GTG6CE34F1
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: MY 2015 CANYON POWER STEERING GOES OUT. THERE HAVE BEEN 2 RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE, 21V213000 AND 16V054000. MY VEHICLE WAS NOT RECALLED, BUT IS HAVING THE EXACT PROBLEM THAT IS ON THE RECALL. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAY THEY CANNOT DUPLICATE AND THERE IS NO RECALL ON MY VEHICLE. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION AND IT NEEDS TO BE FIXED. IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO? CAN YOU ADD MY VEHICLE TO THE RECALL? IT IS GETTING WORSE.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-17
- VIN: 1GTG5CE38F1
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I have had this car for 4 years and have had to replace 7 door locks. All quit working. The doors will not lock when the buttons are pushed which is a major security issue.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-03-07
- VIN: 1GTG6CE37F1
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2015 GMC Canyon. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The stabili-trak warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that he pulled into a parking lot. The contact stated that he turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the power steering became functional; however, the failure recurred while driving to the residence. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the power steering gear had failed. The dealer determined that the power steering gear box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V054000 (Steering) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-01-26
- VIN: 1GTG6CE38F1
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: I was driving my truck when, LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST AND MY DASHBOARD DISPLAYED WARNINGS. I was able to slow and pull off to the side and stop safely. I turned the car off and back on it cleared for a short time within that week it happened 3 other times. Years 2014-2015 have had several recalls for the steering. My truck was not on the recall but having the same issues.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-07
- VIN: 1GTG5AEA1F1
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: Service brake assist light comes on and Vehicle loses braking power. Brake pedal gets hard and unable to stop if needed and has potential of injury / accidental death. This similar problem has been recalled in the larger trucks /SUVs due to safety issues. It appears it's also happening in the smaller truck's canyon and Colorado's as well, however no recalls. Many blogs online discussing the issues and failures of the braking system.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-06
- VIN: 1GTG6BE34F1
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: See attached document for complaint
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-06-19
- VIN: 1GTG6BE31F1
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: 2015 GMC canyon power steering wheel locks up on several occasions while driving and can no longer steer properly on the road and freeway, major safety concern almost caused accident several times There has been a past recall for this same issue on model of trucks 2015 GMC Canyons Reference recall ID N202325410 Just a concern might have been part of the issue and was missed on recall
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-06-01
- VIN: 1GTG6BE3XF1
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2015 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel became inoperable. The service power steering and stabili-trak warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V213000 (Steering). The manufacturer was contacted but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-06-05
- VIN: 1GTG5BE39F1
- Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: UNKNOWN: Power Steering fail while driving. Making it a serious safety and dangerous hazard. Making steering almost impossible to turn the wheel and I have to pull off to the side of the road, park, turn the engine off, wait a few minutes and turn the key (engine) back on. Most times it will reset and I have power again and sometimes it doesn’t. This has happened many times and I have called GMC to see if there’s a recall but they said none. I have taken it to my local mechanic and he stated that it can be an electrical related issue and told me to take it to GMC dealer repair shop in the area.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-05-24
- VIN: 1GTG6CE32F1
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: on 5/24/2023 as I was driving the wheel became stiff, I was unable to continue driving. I had to shut down in the middle of the road. I turned the vehicle off and restarted it. This fixed the issue. on 5/25/2023 as I was driving the exact same situation occured. I have not driven the vehicle since parking it at a relatives driveway . The warning light to service power steering came on both times.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-11-01
- VIN: 1GTG6CE30F1
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2015 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that the steering wheel became firm, requiring excessive force while steering the vehicle. The traction control and the "Power Steering Drive with Care" messages were displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the 4-WD system was replaced. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V213000 (Steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle remained in the possession of the dealer. The failure mileage was unknown.
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-04-07
- VIN: 1GTG6BE3XF1
- Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: My wife drives this vehicle. Ever since the 2021 recall "fix", we've been having intermittent issues with two errors; service stabilitrak light and loss of power steering in the truck. This poses major safety issues as my wife is not strong enough to drive without power steering. Once the vehicle is turned off, it resets and the other goes away, but comes back randomly while driving. Latest incident listed below. We've had it looked at multiple times just to have an inability to reproduce the issue at the dealership or shop, except for this most recent time. They said the fix that was done for the safety recall in 2021 didn't actually fix the issue, which was the steering rack needing replaced at $1600. It's unbelievable to think the GM will not actually fix a known safety issue across many Colorados and Canyons (quick Internet search will prove the vastness of the issue). As you can see from the uploaded recall letter, this is the exact issue that still has not been addressed with a fix. Whatever they did before did not fix it at all.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-01-25
- VIN: 1GTG5CE38F1
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2015 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering as the steering stabilization warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the steering gear torque sensor needed to be replaced. The contact was made aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V213000 (Steering); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact then stated that while making a right turn to exit the highway, the failure reoccurred and he almost crashed into a highway barrier after the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in a steering recall. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000.
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-12-10
- VIN: 1GTG6CE38F1
- Components: STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS
- Summary: While driving my 2015 GMC Canyon my power steering service light goes on and I have no power steering making difficult and dangerous to control my vehicle. Also, at the same a service stabilitrak light goes on. I'm aware of a recall for this problem as been issued for 2015 GMC trucks but so reason my truck is not included in this recall even though I am experiencing the same problems for which the recall was issued. I have taken my vehicle to a GMC service center and am satisfied with their findings. I feel this is a dangerous situation as my steering goes out without warning which could lead to a crash. I think my vehicle should be included in this recall and repaired with no cost to myself.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-02-26
- VIN: 1GTG5BE37F1
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2015 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the power steering assist failed, and the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The contact was able to navigate the vehicle off the road. The power steering assist and stabili-trak warning lights were illuminated. The contact turned off the vehicle and waited 15 minutes and was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering gear torque sensor cover assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed by the independent mechanic of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V213000 (Steering) however, the dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 113,000.
2015 Gmc Canyon recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 8 recalls for different components of the 2015 Gmc Canyon.
- Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
- Components: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
- Summary: 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: 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.
- Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- 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.
- 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.
- Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- Summary: 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: 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.
- Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
- Components: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
- Summary: 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: 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.
- Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
- Summary: 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: 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.
- Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: 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: 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.
- Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Summary: 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: 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.
- Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: 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: 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.
Negative 2015 Gmc Canyon car reviews
Positive 2015 Gmc Canyon car reviews
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This is my 3rd truck and it's the best yet! However, I do wish it had a CD player. :)
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The truck is a little sluggish with the 200 HP inline 4 cylinder, but it does tow 2500 pounds very well. I'm happy to hear that the interior has held up well and that it has been mechanically sound.
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I recently sold my 2015 base model GMC Canyon extended cab truck and upgraded to a 2020 Honda Ridgeline truck. The Canyon was an excellent daily driver and still running strong with 114,381 miles on it. If you need more storage room in the back, I would suggest getting the 4 door. Additionally, I found that the 6 cylinder was a better fit for the Canyon as it seemed too heavy for the 4 cylinder. While the automatic transmission could be somewhat erratic, overall this truck served me well. However, it was just time for me to get another truck.
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I am writing this review because I believe that the 2015 GMC Canyon has been unfairly characterized as having poor reliability for too long. While my truck, which I factory ordered, has been subject to numerous recalls, none of them required more than visual inspection by the dealer except a couple. I did have the steering wheel replaced under warranty because it often made a clicking noise while under way and I noticed quite several other owners were having the same issue. Replacing it solved the problem. There were two recalls involving the airbags, as I remember, and required actual replacement of at least one of them. Remember, however, that Takata airbags were a much larger issue than just these vehicles, although I don't think the GMC recalls for these airbags were related to flying shrapnel. Finally, GM issued a recall that required the dealer to replace a steering component that is designed to solve the potential of failed power assist, though I had never experienced any similar problem. I expected some recalls from a first year, totally new model, so I was prepared for that. Obviously, most buyers would NOT be and that is fully understandable. Out of the roughly 65 vehicles I've owned, only three, including this truck, were brand new, and this one was the only one that required so many recalls. Incidentally, this truck was produced with the six speed automatic that so many owners complained about. The problem was that the programming for the transmission was designed to make it upshift as soon as the engine could handle it so that it was always in the highest possible gear. It was also reluctant to downshift even when pressing on the accelerator and when it did downshift, it would sometimes skip a gear or two causing the truck to leap forward at a high RPM. This lead to all sorts of drivability issues, obviously.My guess is that GM programmed it that way to maximize fuel economy and raise the fleet average so they could sell more less economical vehicles. Fortunately, after a while, GM released an updated program to the dealers that let them fix most of these problems. I had my truck updated and now it up and downshifts as you'd expect a proper automatic to shift. Since then, I have had no drivability issues. It's worth noting that some other buyers have had problems with the A/C system, infotainment system and even the engine. However, I have had no problems at all with anything other than those items already mentioned. Keep in mind that the V6 engine was used across a broad section of GM's fleet and has a reputation for outstanding dependability and service. It is smooth, powerful and economical to operate. Also, keep in mind that the 2015 Canyon and Colorado paired that engine with a six-speed auto and not the eight-speed that was introduced later and suffered some serious issues. Now, let me tell you a little more about my particular truck. It is now more than 7 1/2 years old, has always been garaged, and has never really been used as a truck (except when I use it to put my 7,500-pound boat in and out of the water near my house). It currently has just less than 15K miles. So, I will be the first to admit that it has had an easy life so far and that has, no doubt, contributed to my satisfaction with it. It is a loaded SLT extended cab with everything on the list of options except the driver assist which was too unsophisticated, in my opinion, to justify the extra expense. You can no longer even order an extended cab in the top of the line (now Denali) trim. It is a perfect size to park easily, but still matches most SUVs for size and still fits in the garage. I drive a total of five vehicles, including a Lexus LS and a Shelby Mustang.This truck drives straight and true, making it less tiring to drive on long trips than its competitors. Although the driver's seat is a bit too firm and smaller than expected, it remains a great long distance driver. The interior looks great and slightly luxurious, but some owners have complained about premature splitting of the driver's seat cover. However, I have not experienced this issue with mine. The extended cab has two small rear seats that would accommodate small children at best, and I would have removed them when ordering if possible. Additionally, the extra two rear doors can rattle a bit on bumpy surfaces, but this truck is surprisingly quiet overall. While unloaded, it rides like a truck due to the leaf springs in the back, but with a bit of load in the bed or during highway driving, it is extremely comfortable and confident. In my experience, the 2015 Canyon is not a bad choice if you get one that has had all the recalls addressed. It is arguably the best looking mid-sized truck to date, fun to drive, easy to live with, and gets reasonable gas mileage. I plan to keep mine as long as ICE vehicles are practical, which I think will give me another 15 or 20 years. Please note that this review is for an SLT extended cab LB with a V6 and 6-speed auto.
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You may have noticed that the ride can be a bit stiff on washboard roads, but on the bright side, the gas mileage is actually better than what the EPA states.
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Agustin Bahringer 2025-01-04
Be cautious when considering the GM Canyon. While it may have some positive features, my personal experience with this vehicle has been less than satisfactory. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this vehicle due to poor dealer and manufacturer support. The transmission is also a concern, and the location of the drive selector is not ideal. On the other hand, the adjustability of the driver seat is a positive aspect. Overall, I would not purchase this vehicle again and would instead consider a different option. It is important to note that my experience may not be representative of everyone's, and I encourage you to do your own research before making a decision. Thank you for considering my perspective.I currently own 6 vehicles between personal and business. While I have had some issues with my GM Canyon, I believe that American manufacturers have come a long way since the 70s and 80s. Perhaps they could benefit from government subsidies, but I still have faith in their ability to compete with the likes of Toyota and Nissan. Unfortunately, my dealer did not mention any bulletins when I purchased my vehicle, and I have experienced some transmission problems. However, I am confident that GM will address these issues and work to find a solution. While the Canyon may not be the best value for everyone, I believe it has its merits and is worth considering.
Hayden Berge 2024-06-25
I appreciate the long bed and the great MPG. However, the seating could be more comfortable and the engine is both noisy and sluggish. Additionally, I experienced brake issues at 15k and fuel system issues at 30k.
General Weissnat 2024-03-21
I purchased my 2015 GMC Canyon, ext cab WT in November 2015 with only 600 miles on it. Although it is the WT version, it is the upgraded version with power windows, locks, remote, air, and the V6 complete with the tow package capable of towing 7,000 lbs. The 2nd Gen truck looks awesome and great looking inside and out. However, I have had some issues with the transmission and computer. It's not as smooth as I would like it to be. For example, when driving on the highway, anything between 55 up to 70 and then needing to slow down and then pick back up on speed, it starts to chug and surge like it's struggling for the gear or running out of gas. It does the same thing when trying to climb a hill or going around a corner. I've had it into the dealership three times, had the computer upgraded, and talked with them several times on the phone, but they still don't have a fix. Although I have had some issues, I still appreciate the power of the engine. I would have gladly exchanged the 22+ MPG for 17 or 18 MPG to have it shift right. Overall, I would recommend considering other options before purchasing this truck. As of today, it only has 10,000 miles on it, and I'm still not happy, so I'm trading it in for a Jeep G.C. This was my first GMC, and I was disappointed with the issues I faced. However, I am excited to have purchased a Tacoma 2 years ago and LOVE it. I plan on keeping it until 500k miles are on the clock! As of June 2022, I have not received any feedback or word from GMC. I have talked to others at the gas pump once in a while, and they say they have the same issues. I hope GMC takes customer feedback seriously and works to improve their trucks.