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2019 GMC Canyon problems, recalls and owner complaints

What the 2019 GMC Canyon has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.

  • 0safety recalls
  • 17owner complaints
  • 0crash reports
  • 1fire report
  • 0injuries reported

17 complaints, against an average of 89 for the other 12 GMC Canyon model years.

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What goes wrong with the 2019 GMC Canyon?

The components named most often in the 17 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.

  1. Power Train7 (41.2%)
  2. Electrical System5 (29.4%)
  3. Engine3 (17.6%)
  4. Fuel/Propulsion System3 (17.6%)
  5. Steering1 (5.9%)
  6. Tires1 (5.9%)

What symptoms do 2019 GMC Canyon owners describe?

Found by reading the text of all 17 owner complaints. Tap a symptom for the answer, a real owner quote and any related recall.

Has the 2019 GMC Canyon been recalled?

NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2019 GMC Canyon as of October 25, 2026. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN before you rely on this.

What do 2019 GMC Canyon owners report?

12 of the 17 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.

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 for a second opinion, where it was diagnosed and determined that the rear carriage bearings were failing. The vehicle was taken back to the same local dealer, where the shim kit, bearings, spacer, seals, and lubricants were replaced; however…
Power TrainNHTSA complaint 11767707 · Sep 29, 2026
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 entering fail-safe mode due to loss of a valid coolant temperature signal. The problem was confirmed by an independent mechanic who diagnosed a failed coolant temperature sensor. The mechanic attempted to source a replacement part through GMC but…
Electrical System, EngineNHTSA complaint 11731109 · Apr 14, 2026
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 starting to slip at low/moderate speeds when accelerating. The vehicle has less than 50,000 miles.
Power TrainNHTSA complaint 11683591 · Aug 28, 2025
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 — despite widespread complaints and technical service bulletins. My vehicle exhibits jerking, hesitation, slipping, and hard shifting — especially during acceleration or when moving from a complete stop. These symptoms are consistent with hundreds…
Power TrainNHTSA complaint 11675601 · Jul 23, 2025
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 manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 65,200.
SteeringNHTSA complaint 11617207 · Sep 30, 2024
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. The mechanic informed the contact that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that there was no warranty coverage on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was…
EngineNHTSA complaint 11602311 · Jul 15, 2024
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 vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and informed the contact that there was no Warranty coverage for the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000.
Electrical SystemNHTSA complaint 11593023 · Jun 7, 2024
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 new pump and fuel line. After driving it for 5 months, the same issue happened again while driving 30 mph. My safety was put at risk since it was large amounts of gasoline that it was throwing which could have easily caused a explosion/fire. The…
Fuel/Propulsion SystemNHTSA complaint 11553455 · Nov 3, 2023
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.
TiresNHTSA complaint 11539222 · Aug 17, 2023
High pressure fuel pump broke off while driving on highway causing truck to stall. Stabilitrack warning was activated and Engine Power Reduced message came on dash. Speed was rapidly reduced to 15 mph on the highway and started knocking hard. Mechanic found the pump physically broke and a bolt was sheered off inside of head.
Fuel/Propulsion SystemNHTSA complaint 11506557 · Feb 10, 2023
On Wednesday September 22nd at approximately 9:45 pm. My 2019 GMC Canyon was parked on my street and caught fire and was destroyed for no known reason. The fire department came ruled the cause as un known. The cabin and the bed were totally destroyed. Appears to be no issue to the engine compartment.
Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Fuel/Propulsion SystemFireNHTSA complaint 11434439 · Sep 26, 2021
ON COLD STARTUP THERE IS A LOUD CLUNK COMING FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE AND THE VIBRATION CAN BE FELT FROM INSIDE THE TRUCK AS IF SOMETHING HIT THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH.
Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, EngineNHTSA complaint 11254462 · Sep 10, 2019

2019 GMC Canyon: questions owners ask

Is the 2019 GMC Canyon reliable?

NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 GMC Canyon; the most common categories were power train (7, 41.2%), electrical system (5, 29.4%), engine (3, 17.6%). There are no safety recalls listed for this model year. 1 mentions a fire.

What are the most common problems with the 2019 GMC Canyon?

Across 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are power train (41.2% of complaints), electrical system (29.4% of complaints), engine (17.6% of complaints), fuel/propulsion system (17.6% of complaints), steering (5.9% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.

Does the 2019 GMC Canyon have any recalls?

As of October 2026, NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2019 GMC Canyon. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Why does my 2019 GMC Canyon stall, lose power or shut off while driving?

3 of the 17 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2019 GMC Canyon (17.6%) describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. One owner wrote: "High pressure fuel pump broke off while driving on highway causing truck to stall. Stabilitrack warning was activated and Engine Power Reduced message came on dash. Speed was rapidly reduced to 15 mph on the highway and started knocking hard." (NHTSA complaint 11506557, February 2023). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.

Why is the check engine light on in my 2019 GMC Canyon?

3 of the 17 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2019 GMC Canyon (17.6%) describe the check engine light coming on. One owner wrote: "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…" (NHTSA complaint 11731109, April 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.

Check your own Canyon

Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.

Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2019 only.

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