2018 GMC Canyon transmission problems
The 2018 GMC Canyon has 26 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 37% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
26
Transmission complaints
37%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“Vehicle switched out of four wheel drive while travelling up hill in snow. Resulted in a loss of traction and sliding downhill until it collided with a tree, resulting in$9,000 worth of damage. I have heard of the AWD/4WD actuator failing in other GMC trucks. The vehicle is currently in for repairs.”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2018 GMC Canyon have?
NHTSA has 26 complaints about the 2018 GMC Canyon transmission — 37% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.