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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.

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · March 4, 2024 · crash

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.