Model year guide

2016 GMC canyon

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2016 GMC canyon is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 6 on record.

2016 GMC canyon — representative photo
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2016 GMC canyon at a glance

Safety recalls4
Owner complaints265
Combined16–25 mpg
Typical price$25,939

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2016 GMC canyon recalls 4

Air Bags:frontal NHTSA Campaign #17V621000 · 05/10/2017

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.

Fix: 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.

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump NHTSA Campaign #18V358000 · 31/05/2018

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.

Fix: 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 1-800-22…

Latches/locks/linkages NHTSA Campaign #15V807000 · 01/12/2015

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Colorado trucks manufactured August 25, 2015 to September 24, 2015, and GMC Canyon trucks manufactured August 28, 2015 to September 24, 2015. The affected vehicles have a console compartment lid latch assembly that may fail to keep the compartment door closed in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements …

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the console compartment door latch assembly, free of charge. The recall began on January 5, 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 16370.

Air Bags:frontal NHTSA Campaign #16V125000 · 02/03/2016

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Colorado vehicles manufactured January 19, 2016, to February 2, 2016, Chevrolet Malibu vehicles manufactured January 9, 2016, to January 26, 2016, and 2016 GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured January 21, 2016, to February 4, 2016. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2016. 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 28030.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2016 GMC canyon common problems

Owners have filed 265 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.

Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
Hydraulic
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

2016 GMC canyon MPG & running costs

Combined16–25 mpg
City19 mpg
Highway25 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,506

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 8 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

What's a 2016 GMC canyon worth?

Low
$23,191
Typical price
$25,939
High
$31,999

From 5 comparable 2016 GMC canyon listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2016 GMC canyon costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$17,530
Depreciation (5 yrs)$11,800
Total$29,330
Per mile$0.39

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($25,939) with the same model 5 model-years older ($14,140), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2016 GMC canyon trims & engines on record

Trims
SLT · SLE
Engines
3.6L 6-cyl

2016 GMC canyon vehicles on record

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2016 GMC canyon — frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 GMC canyon have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2016 GMC canyon. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 GMC canyon?

Owners have filed 265 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are steering, electrical system, power train.

What gas mileage does the 2016 GMC canyon get?

The 2016 GMC canyon has U.S. EPA estimates of 16–25 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (8 versions).

How much is a 2016 GMC canyon worth?

Comparable 2016 GMC canyon listings run roughly $23,191–$31,999, typically around $25,939 (from 5 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.