2019 Gmc Canyon problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (7) · Fuel/Propulsion System (2) · Engine (2)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Gmc Canyon model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (985)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-26 · GM Update N25-250552 · Over The Air
• improvements to onstar functionality.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-26 · PIT5698F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi provides diagnostics tips on how the lin bus works and how to diagnosis it.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-21 · PIP5700H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the proper part numbers for transmission connectors and internal harness to prevent confusion when ordering
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-04 · PIP4902W · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Unknown Or Other 2026-07-21 · PIT5099J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pi to help diagnose a/c concern
Unknown Or Other 2026-07-21 · PIT5509N · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi provides diagnostic tips for diagnosing electric trailer brakes issues.
Showing the 6 most recent of 985 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-29 · Power Train · 20,164 mi“the contact owns a 2019 gmc canyon. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal sound coming from underneath the rear of the vehicle. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was determined that both rear tires needed to be replaced. the vehicle was taken to a local goodyear tire f…”
2026-04-14 · Engine“the engine coolant temperature sensor has failed on my 2019 gmc canyon. the check engine light is illuminated, the temperature gauge does not register correctly, the air conditioning has been disabled by the vehicle's computer, and the engine cooling fan continues to run after the engine is turned off. these symptoms are consistent with the vehicle…”
2026-04-12 · Unknown Or Other“ambient air temperature sensor …”
2025-08-28 · Power Train“transmission shifting issues. the transmission will shift very slowly (engine revs high and vehicle lurches) when driving the truck each morning. i reported the issue to the dealership within 0ne month of purchasing the truck in 2019 and again in 2024. the dealership stated there is nothing wrong with the transmission. the transmission is now start…”
2025-07-23 · Power Train“formal complaint to nhtsa: 2019 gmc canyon transmission issue to whom it may concern at the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa): i am writing to formally report a recurring and dangerous transmission issue in my 2019 gmc canyon, and to request that nhtsa open an investigation into why general motors has not issued a safety recall…”
2024-09-30 · Steering · 65,200 mi“the contact owns a 2019 gmc canyon. the contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds and making a right turn, the steering wheel seized. the contact continued to drive, and the steering wheel seized again. there were no warning lights illuminated. the local dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufact…”
2024-07-15 · Engine · 64,000 mi“the contact owns a 2019 gmc canyon. the contact stated while driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. there was an abnormal scratching noise detected. the check engine warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that an unknown part had fractured inside the engine…”
2024-06-07 · Electrical System:ignition · 52,000 mi“the contact owns a 2019 gmc canyon. the contact stated that the key failed to release from the ignition. additionally, the key failed to turn in the ignition switch. the vehicle failed to turn on or off. there were no warning lights illuminated. the contact called the local dealer and was informed that a diagnostic test needed to be performed. the …”
2023-11-03 · Fuel/Propulsion System“the high pressure fuel pump broke twice within a 6 month period. the first time, i was traveling at 70 mph in the middle of 100 degree weather in texas. when i took it to the shop, the mechanic mentioned that the bolt broke inside of the engine and caused the high pressure fuel pump to break and dump gasoline everywhere. it was repaired by adding a…”
2023-08-17 · Tires“all 5 tires including the spare are dry rotted, and have become extremely unsafe in wet weather conditions. truck came with these tires and only has 27k miles with a lot of tread left.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.