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GM Issues Fix For Mislabeled GMC Canyon Differential Carrier

The 2015 through 2022 model year GMC Canyon midsize pickup is included in a customer satisfaction program issued by GM for certain units of the truck, which have a mislabeled base front differential carrier.

GMC Canyon units affected by the problem were produced with the top surface of the front differential housing pierced by a 12-millimeter, or half-inch, hole that should not be present on the model.

Side view of the GMC Canyon.

Before starting an inspection on a potentially involved 2015 to 2022 GMC Canyon truck, the dealership should check to see if the vehicle is marked “Open” on its Investigate Vehicle History screen. This screen can be found in the GM Global Warranty Management system. If marked “Open,” the Canyon is eligible for repair.

Service personnel should follow up with direct inspection of the front differential housing of the affected GMC Canyon to confirm the presence of an incorrect 12-millimeter hole. If the hole is found, the dealer is instructed by GM to complete the repair as described.

Rear three quarters view of the GMC Canyon.

Repairing GMC Canyon trucks with the incorrectly labeled front differential housing and the 12-millimeter hole involves rebuilding the front axle with the proper housing. The dealership will need all standard differential parts as well as front axle components such as clutch shaft parts, clutch fork parts, and inner shaft parts.

The customer satisfaction program is already active. It will continue to be active through September 30th, 2025. Owners of affected 2015 to 2022 GMC Canyon trucks receive the fix free of charge.

Meanwhile, Chevy Colorado units produced during the 2015 through 2022 model years may also have the same incorrect differential housing, with eligibility for a similar dealer fix.

The GMC logo on the GMC Canyon.

Owners of possibly involved 2015 through 2022 GMC Canyon trucks can reach out to GMC customer service at the toll-free telephone number provided below, referencing the GM program number as needed, if they have questions or concerns:

Contacts:

  • GM customer satisfaction program number: N222389360
  • GMC customer service number: 1-800-462-8782

The 2015 through 2022 model years encompass the whole second generation of the GMC Canyon, from its debut with the 2015 GMC Canyon to its final year as the 2022 GMC Canyon. Affected units with the incorrect front differential housing were produced after the 2021 GMC Canyon mid-cycle refresh as well.

The nameplate’s third generation debuted with the 2023 GMC Canyon, bringing a thorough overhaul and a slew of updates. There are highlighted by exterior aesthetic and dimensional changes, the reveal of the off-road ready 2023 GMC Canyon AT4X trim level, a revised cockpit, a new powertrain, and new technology.

Front three quarters view of the 2023 GMC Canyon.

The 2023 GMC Canyon Denali

The all-new Canyon uses an updated variant of the GMT 31XX platform for structure, sharing this platform with the 2023 Chevy Colorado. Production takes place at the GM Wentzville plant in Missouri.

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Comments

  1. Customer satisfaction? Hello it’s allowing water, dirt and salt into the differential. Why do owners have to find out if their truck has this hole. Shouldn’t this be a recall. Could this cause a break down or give a driver a sense something is going wrong with the drive train

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    1. GM did this with their 8-Speed-Transmissions, too. Yeah, they knowingly produced 800,000 vehicles with faulty transmissions between the years 2015 and 2019. When customers complained, GM did this, denied warranty claims, replaced faulty parts with faulty parts, and extended warranties. They got sued recently and had to pay up. Apparently, they haven’t learned.

      Now, the front differential is very important. If dirt, water, and debris get inside, it can be damaged. If it leaks enough fluid, it can also be damaged. A leaking differential can also leave occupants of the vehicle stranded.

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    2. I have 8 speed colorado that act s up

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  2. So are they saying there is an extra 12mm hole in the differential case? Really? I can’t believe that. Was it originally for a vent ? Even if they decided not to install a vent you would think they would of just screwed in a 12 mm plug.

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