2017 GMC Canyon: common problems and reliability

The 2017 GMC Canyon has 65 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are power train and engine. Owners most often flag poor real-world fuel economy (2.7l turbo): reports of 13.5 - 19.8 mpg, significantly lower than expectations, particularly with all-terrain tires. frequency: recurrent.

Safety record for the 2017 model year

65
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
3
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2017 GMC Canyon vehicles (US, public record).

Is 2017 a good year for the Canyon?

Across the 9 Canyon model years we track, complaint volume runs from 10 (2021) to 318 (2015). With 65 complaints, the 2017 Canyon sits abovethe model's median of 54.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Where owners report problems

power train
18
engine
14
electrical system
11
steering
8
fuel/propulsion system
5

Recalls affecting the 2017 Canyon

fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

Campaign 18V358000

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 Te

What owners say across generations

Mixed to positive sentiment, heavily dependent on generation and powertrain. Long-term owners of the first-generation models (circa 2005-2012) report very high satisfaction with durability, describing them as "solid," "bulletproof," and…

  • Poor real-world fuel economy (2.7L Turbo): Reports of 13.5 - 19.8 MPG, significantly lower than expectations, particularly with all-terrain tires. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Build quality / assembly issues (2024+ models): Reports of loose frame bolts found under rear seats, suspension problems causing unstable highway ride, and general fit-and-finish concerns. Frequency: isolated.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Canyon. See the full Canyon owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

Used Canyon listings typically run $25,997–$39,790 across 2012 to 2026 model years.

Other Canyon model years

Compare every Canyon year side by side to see how 2017 ranks against the rest.

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