GMC Canyon Complaints

313 consumer complaints on file.

#11607304August 8, 2024
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Both headlights blink randomly. Causes unsafe driving conditions at night as well as possibility for road rage interaction at any time.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11607216August 8, 2024
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Headlights have a frequent flickering issue. They are constantly flickering on and off. Truck only has 600 miles on it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11607176August 8, 2024
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Headlights consistently flicker. I have had other drivers stop me and warn me. Happens every 1-2 minutes on both sides. GM dragging their feet with a repair. I am hearing multiple customers with the same issue. Please put pressure on GM to correct this issue now!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11607071August 7, 2024
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Headlights are flickering intermittently, causing oncoming drivers to think they are being bright lighted. Which causes them to bright light me. Also, headlight flickering causes trailed vehicle drivers to think I am signaling them to stop. Both situations are hazardous, in my opinion.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11607042August 7, 2024
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Approximately every minute while driving with the headlights on, they will turn off/flicker for a split-second. This makes it seem like I’m flashing my lights at other vehicles, and also makes the lights turn off while driving for a split second which is distracting. This has happened since the vehicle was purchased new and it happens any time the headlights are turned on.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11606972August 7, 2024
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, STEERING
Headlight flickering causing vehicles infront of my truck to slow down or break. Been to dealership multiple times for headlight problem. Recent headlight assembly replacement. Headlight flickering still present in truck after headlight assembly replacement. Blind spot indicators intermittently work, on highway, had couple times I relied on indicators that did not illuminate. Dealer could not find issue but same day I picked up truck from service, blind spots weren’t picking up some vehicles either passing or getting passed. Steering wheel noise when turning. Dealer took part steering column, but could not find a problem. Was told it was just sound from motor in steering column. Test drive exact model truck and year, no noise from that truck while turning steering wheel
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11606945August 7, 2024
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
About every five to six minutes my headlamps will flicker. Googled online and found a forum for Colorado and Canyon owners who are experiencing the same thing. Some people on there have said GM is aware of the problem.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11606941August 7, 2024
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Lights flicker when driving at night. Drivers think I am flashing, flicker causes a distraction on the road. GM service denies the issue. No warnings. Happens every 5 minutes.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11606931August 6, 2024
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The headlights flicker constantly at night. They very quickly power off and back on appearing to other vehicles as if we are flashing our lights. This is a common issue among the 2024 gmc canyons in the facebook owner groups. Its a safety hazard and could also provoke other drivers.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11606920August 6, 2024
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Headlamps flicker intermittently, every 2-5 mins. Common problem and well documented/discussed on owner forums. There was a tsb issued by gm, bit it was rescinded shortly thereafter. No fix is currently known. Headlight flickers cause other drivers to flash their headlights back at you, as well as other aggressive and unsafe behaviors by other drivers.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11606919August 6, 2024
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
LED headlamps on both sides of vehicle routinely "flicker" / "blink". The effect is such that oncoming traffic assumes you are "flashing" them or "high beaming" them. Have had several encounters with motorists honking at me or yelling as I pass by. I was also break checked by a vehicle in front of me on the highway when driving at night. These incidents have made driving at night very stressful..... and potentially dangerous. Dealership has been notified and initially stated that they would replace headlamps and ordered those items. I day before my appointment , they cancelled and said that GM was no longer replacing headlamps and was "working on a fix" PIT # 6203A. No time table has been given. This issue is apparently widespread on 2024 Canyons built between March and June of 2024.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11606856August 6, 2024
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Headlights blink or flicker off and on. Both will do it but not at same time. Seems to be only low beams and happens driving or parked. Have been to dealer and they saw it happening. GM is aware and have a bulletin #PIT6203 Headlamp or DRL Flicker or Flash (July 16, 2024) and #PIT6203A ( July 30, 2024 ) Concerns are other drivers or pedestrians think I'm flashing my lights at them signaling to pull out or walk in front of me. I'm afraid one of these times they will not turn back on.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11606751August 6, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2024 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to slow the vehicle while in traffic, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to slow as quickly as needed. The contact stated that the brake pedal required increased effort to slow the vehicle. The ABS and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed failures with the brake master cylinder and ABS control module. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 250.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11606652August 5, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The headlights on the vehicle will flicker/ short out. This creates a high risk when operating the vehicle at night. Vehicle was brought into the dealer for service on 08/05/2024, was told there is no current solution for this problem at this time. No warning light on the dash.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11606606August 5, 2024
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Headlights Flicker / GMC knows there is an issue with this / I will be making an appointment with dealership to get it fixed based on document attached
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11606602August 5, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, VISIBILITY/WIPER
Headlights began flickering two days after purchase of vehicle. Infotainment screen that operates the headlights, as there is no physical headlight knobs or buttons, also malfunction and is inoperable. So I can not turn my headlights on or off, they're set to auto and I can not adjust it. Service department at my dealership has been able to replicate my issues and are trying to fix them, but parts availability is an issue. GM has informed me that the parts are delayed with no eta of when they would be available. Issues with the headlights flickering could lead other drivers to think I'm flashing my lights at them as I'm telling them to go ahead and that could cause a wreck. Also with the flickering there is a chance that the lights could completely cut off or go out and if I'm driving at night that would be a very big issue. Especially since the Infotainment screen that I need to operate the headlight functions is also inoperable. The Infotainment screen is also on national backorder per GM. GM documented with Document ID 6691954 "#PIT6203: Headlamp or DRL Flicker or Flash (July 16, 2024) Possible hazards include oncoming drivers being flashed from flicker. Oncoming drivers thinking they're being signaled by the flicker. Pedestrians or cyclists thinking the flash or flicker is signaling them to proceed and that vehicle operator will yield. Possible that headlamps will stay off when they flicker, rendering the driver unable to see during night driving.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11606588August 5, 2024
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Headlights flicker off and back on randomly every few minutes. Possible hazards include oncoming drivers being flashed from flicker. Oncoming drivers thinking they're being signaled by the flicker. Pedestrians or cyclists thinking the flash or flicker is signaling them to proceed and that vehicle operator will yield. Possible that headlamps will stay off when they flicker, rendering the driver unable to see during night driving. Please consider escalating this issue to a formal recall due to dangers outlined above.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11606294August 3, 2024
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The headlights flicker independently every few minutes. This occurs no matter what setting the headlights are on (automatic or not). This has been an issue since purchasing the car new in May.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11606293August 3, 2024
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Headlights continously flicker. Took vehicle in and is a known issue with no fix.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11606077August 2, 2024
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Since buying this truck new in July of 2024 the Headlights when on, will every few minutes both left and right headlights along with DRLs flicker/blink off and back on again. headlights will flicker or blink Randomly as you drive or when parked the headlights will turn off for a second then come back on. oncoming drivers are being flashed from flicker thinking they are being signaled by flicker. pedestrians or cyclists think the flash or flicker is signaling them to proceed and that the truck will yield when maybe their not even seen. other drivers think their being flashed from behind with the headlights which could lead to road rage incidents. possible the headlights will stay off when they flicker, rendering the driver unable to see during night driving. this is a very Dangerous malfunction of a very important safety component of the truck.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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