2015 GMC Canyon: engine failure

Filed Jun 21, 2021 · Steering · 99,600 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2015 GMC Canyon. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V213000 (Steering) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel would stiffen up then seized. The contact contacted the dealer and two other dealers Capital Chevrolet Buick GMC of Lexington (96 Radio Dr, Lexington, NC 27292) and Flow GM Auto Center (1400 S Stratford Rd Suite A, Winston-Salem, NC 27103) but was informed by all three dealers that parts were not available. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that parts were not available. The failure mileage was 99,600. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Apr 2, 2020 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 94,400 miles · TX

While driving across parking lot at 8 MPH, vehicle lost power steering control without warning. Engine and other electronics continued to operate, however vehicle power steering and traction control warning lights were illuminated. I stopped vehicle, turned off ignition, and restarted, power steering and traction control lights went off and vehicle returned to normal operation. This also occurred about 2 weeks ago, in heavy traffic when I was going about 10mph, all power steering assist suddenly disappeared, again upon shut down and restart, all returned to normal. I initially thought the engine died. Vehicle has 94k miles.

Filed Jul 22, 2019 · Steering · 60,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 gmc canyon. The contact stated that the eps warning indicator flashed to service the power steering. The steering wheel seized both times and the vehicle had to be turned off and restarted. Alpena buick gmc (133 johnson st, alpena, mi 49707, 989‑884‑0577) and lafontaine buick gmc (4000 highland rd, highland, mi 48357, 248‑230‑4821) diagnosed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. Lafontaine buick gmc replaced the part. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency action number: rq19001 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was less than 60,000.

Filed May 28, 2019 · Steering · 70,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 gmc canyon. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel seized and all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact had to turn off and restart the vehicle for the steering to return to normal. The dealer (lavery automotive sales and service, 1096 w state st, alliance, oh 44601, (330) 238-4178) was contacted and stated that the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Aug 20, 2018 · Steering · 38,295 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 gmc canyon. While driving various speeds, the steering seized. The vehicle was able to be operated, but excessive effort was needed to turn the vehicle. In addition, the power steering and stabilitrak warning indicators illuminated. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 38,295.

Filed Dec 15, 2017 · Steering · 56,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 gmc canyon. While driving 60 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the power steering assist indicator illuminated. The failure occurred twice. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering assist failed needed to be recalibrated and/or replaced. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and declined to assist since the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v054000 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 56,000.

Filed Jul 20, 2016 · Steering · 33,000 miles · MA

While driving 70 MPH on the highway, the power steering seized, the warning light illuminated, and a "vehicle servicing and drive carefully" message was displayed and a chime was heard. The vehicle was very difficult to steer and turn. The vehicle was stopped turned off, restarted and drove to dealer without issues. I see that other owners have experienced this same issue. It is only a matter of time before this issue causes an accident..