2015 GMC Canyon transmission problems

Filed Oct 7, 2022 · Electrical, Transmission · NC

Ignition locking solenoid fails to release when put into park, resulting in the key stuck in the ignition. I'm then unable to leave the vehicle unattended without threat of theft or battery failure. Dealer has not been able to fix the issue. No warnings or failure indications are observed, other than the key being stuck.

Filed Apr 11, 2022 · Steering, Transmission · FL

the system failure is the power steering control module rack and components The safety risk is loss of power steering assist, no traction control, StabiliTrak message on dash, abs and traction control lights is on, don't feel safe to drive. The problem is confirmed by a dealer. The component has not been inspected. Yes, there are warning messages on the dash, and they appear in February 2022. A loss or reduction in power steering assist may increase the risk of a crash. In my opinion, this issue has to be solved and fixed by the dealer at no cost to the customer.

Filed Feb 17, 2022 · Transmission, Wheels · VA

January 25, 2021 - Transfer Case Module Internal Electrical Failure. February 16, 2022 - 4-Wheel Drive Transfer Case Encoder Motor Sticking/Failure. Computer Codes C0396 and C0387.

Filed Jan 18, 2022 · Steering, Transmission · CO

While driving the vehicle, the power steering suddenly went out. My teenage son was driving and luckily he's had training on this in Driver's Ed or it could have caused a major accident. It has since happened to me while on the freeway and while going up our driveway. I took it into the dealership where I purchased it and they could find nothing wrong, but clearly something is wrong with the wire harness or power steering. I suspect the parts used were part of an earlier recall on GMC Canyon's as the recall ended with vehicles only a month older than mine.

Filed Apr 27, 2021 · Electrical, Transmission · 44,430 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 gmc canyon. The contact stated while the vehicle was stationary, the service 4wd warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer nor independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure however, no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 44,430.

Filed Nov 4, 2020 · Electrical, Steering · 110,000 miles · IL

Power steering assist shuts off while driving on normal.

Filed Sep 8, 2020 · Transmission · 94,500 miles · MI

Service 4wd message again appears. When driving and switching into 4wd received this message. Third time, needs "reprogramming" . Filed complaint with gm about a design flaw and no satisfaction.

Filed Dec 13, 2019 · Driver assistance, Steering · 48,000 miles · MD

Hi. This is my second formal complaint regarding intermittent loss of power steering, traction control, and stability control on my 2015 gmc canyon. There have been recurring temporary losses of the aforementioned vehicle capabilities while the vehicle is in motion, leading to severely degraded vehicle performance, handling, and traction. In every case, warnings lights have displayed immediately before the loss of control. These lights have also 'turned-off' or reset when the vehicle was restarted. I have repeatedly brought my truck into authorized gmc service appointments soon after the warning lights and performance failures, or in one instance as the warning light was actively illuminated. Each time, the service department was not able to recreate the issue or pull any relevant service codes related to the problem. Needless to say, I do not believe the root cause issue has been adjudicated and I think this represents a clear and present danger to drivers of the 2015 gmc canyon such as myself. While my truck was not part of the past recall, this seems strongly related to the prior steering gear connector recall.

Filed Nov 27, 2019 · Transmission · 27,500 miles · KY

I was taking off from a stop sign and turning right into traffic. Acceleration was moderate while completing the turn where I had to reduce the throttle to prevent the tires from spinning. The transmission shifted into too high of a gear as a result and did not downshift when 50% plus throttle position was applied. Engine had lack of power. I had to stomp it to the floor to get it to downshift. By this time traffic was coming up on me fast because of the excessive delay trying to get the transmission to respond. The truck has the most current software updates based on what the dealership told me.

Filed Oct 9, 2019 · Transmission · 48,000 miles · AR

Vehicle stalls then jerks forward when accelerating and decelerating. Jerking causes brief loss of control as vehicle lurches forward while transmission attempts to catch up. This occurs at any moment while driving (uphill, downhill, turning, city streets and highways) seems to occur most when speeds are under 60 MPH. Causes very unsafe conditions and check engine light goes on and off. Occurred today and has occurred almost everyday since I've owned the vehicle. (2 years)