Major Problems with GMC Canyon Derived from Complaints & Recalls

Learn about the common problems with a used GMC Canyon to avoid purchasing a bad year of the model.

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Best and Worst Years for GMC Canyon

Explore the chart showing how many complaints have been filed for each year of GMC Canyon.

Model Year	Complaints
2019 Canyon	1
2018 Canyon	6
2017 Canyon	21
2016 Canyon	61
2015 Canyon	136
2012 Canyon	15
2011 Canyon	10
2010 Canyon	8
2009 Canyon	22
2008 Canyon	34
2007 Canyon	35
2006 Canyon	40
2005 Canyon	107
2004 Canyon	76

Worst 3 GMC Canyon complaints

2005 GMC Canyon VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Victims: 2 Mileage: 300 miles

2005 GMC Canyon AIR BAGS Victims: 2 Mileage: 130000 miles

2017 GMC Canyon AIR BAGS Victims: 2 Mileage: 27000 miles

Browse GMC Canyon complaints by category

Problems with STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM and POWER TRAIN are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from GMC Canyon owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
STEERING 2008 gmc canyon crew cab 4wd: purchased new jun08. in july08 dealer replaced 1 tire. in dec08 dealer replaced all...	109 ~ 47378 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM brake lights and cruise control fail to function vehicle was return to the dealer for service and the fuse box...	108 ~ 49089 miles
POWER TRAIN while driving the security light came on. engine power was reduced or completely eliminated. headlights went out every thing reset...	75 ~ 17204 miles
ENGINE 1/29/2015 no crank..displayed message "service stab sys traction fault" had it towed to dealer and they replaced ecu repair cost...	56 ~ 48388 miles
SERVICE BRAKES brake lights and cruise control fail to function vehicle was return to the dealer for service and the fuse box...	35 ~ 48907 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL while driving the security light came on. engine power was reduced or completely eliminated. headlights went out every thing reset...	32 ~ 52507 miles
AIR BAGS in fresno ca at 5:30 p.m. i was heading east on shaw ave. a three lane street near brawley ave....	32 ~ 53239 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER takata recall airbag light is on . truck will shut down when the truck is going down the road at...	31 ~ 58677 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2011 gmc canyon. the contact stated that there was premature deterioration on the lower front...	23 ~ 82040 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING while driving the security light came on. engine power was reduced or completely eliminated. headlights went out every thing reset...	23 ~ 39901 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL the brake lights and cruise control have suddenly stopped working - see nthsa bulletin 06v139000. as evidence of a systemic...	20 ~ 30213 miles
SUSPENSION the weld to the frame for the lower control arm and torsion bar broke causing a loss of control while	17 ~ 47698 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM attempt to start the engine after sitting for a few hours in driveway the engine starts then sputters and stalls...	17 ~ 54091 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING my 2007 gmc canyon is suffering from the problems described in service bulletin #07123a engine intake valve seat/misfire. the extended...	15 ~ 51098 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC a day or two after purchasing vehicle i was in a cramped parking lot and when i applied the brakes...	15 ~ 31524 miles
SWITCH > BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl*the contact owns a 2006 gmc canyon. the contact received a recall notification associated with the nhtsa campaign id number...	14 ~ 40203 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl* the contact owns a 2010 gmc canyon. the contact stated that while driving 10 mph in rainy weather the...	12 ~ 37393 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER while driving on i 71 at 70 mph in a pouring rain my wipers stopped working almost causing me to	9 ~ 19130 miles
VISIBILITY over fused dash wiring causing connectors to melt and resistors to blow in a/c and heat fan control system on...	9 ~ 12718 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES on vehicles without remote door locks there is no way to unlock and enter the vehicle from the passenger side....	7 ~ 9 miles
TIRES i was driving at 65mph on the freeway when the right rear tire separated causing me to lose control of...	6 ~ 19981 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN was driving slowly in a parking lot and was starting the turn into a parking stall when the steering became...	6 ~ 18767 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2012 gmc canyon. the vehicle was equipped with goodyear wrangler at/s tires size lt265/70r17. while...	5 ~ 17000 miles
SEATS this is a new 2008 extended cab 4x4 gmc canyon. the doors rattle all the because the rear doors are...	5 ~ 8090 miles
WHEELS while driving on local streets or highway at any speed a vibration occurs from the front tires. sounds and feels...	5 ~ 39484 miles
SEAT BELTS tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc canyon. the contact stated that the seat belt failed to latch. the vehicle...	4 ~ 32250 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2010 gmc canyon. the contact stated that while driving 10 mph in rainy weather the...	4 ~ 33922 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES there is an extreme unsafe condition that exist on all 2012 gmc canyon pickups. there is no way to turn...	4 ~ 6083 miles
STRUCTURE tl*the contact owns a 2010 gmc canyon. the contact noticed that the vehicle did not have a skid plate installed...	4 ~ 4825 miles
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM abs sensor fault appears and continues to stay on. when light turns off terrible noise and vibration occurs when braking....	4 ~ 60176 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING #3 cylinder lost compression and head warped. this happened march 13. gm issued a tsb on march 10 for this	4 ~ 20719 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION when making a sharp turn consumer heard a clicking noise coming from the sway bar. dealership was notified but did	4 ~ 11509 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM there was a random failure of speedometer to register correct speed. i am new to this vehicle so i do...	3 ~ 9977 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS tl*the contact owns 2006 gmc canyon. the contact was involved in a crash. the impact crashed into the front end...	3 ~ 21333 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING over fused dash wiring causing connectors to melt and resistors to blow in a/c and heat fan control system on...	3 ~ 3358 miles
EQUIPMENT air conditioning fan abruptly stopped working on all fan speeds except "4" the highest position. checked internet for possible solutions...	3 ~ 32230 miles
FAN/MOTOR > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota sierra. the contact stated that the air conditioner and heater would only worked...	3 ~ 6667 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY i have a 2006 canyon and in the last year i have had to replace tail lights three sterios 4x4...	3 ~ 18310 miles
PARKING BRAKE tl* - the contact stated that he has a safety recall on the breaks of his 2005 gmc canyon (no....	3 ~ 44000 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE consumer complaint regarding the exterior passenger door manual key entry lock. *ts the vehicle is not equipped with an exterior	3 ~ 45333 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact called on behalf of the owner of a 2007 gmc canyon. while driving at an unknown speed...	2 ~ 95118 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc canyon. while undergoing brake service at tradition chevrolet buick (847 rte 5 geneva...	2 ~ 114500 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY 2006 gmc colorado 5 cyl. automatic. defogger does not keep windows clear making visibility seriously reduced. *tr...	2 ~ 65200 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS tl*the contact owns a 2005 gmc canyon. while driving approximately 10 mph in normal conditions the contact heard an excessively...	2 ~ 21198 miles
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES purchased a new 2007 gmc canyon with a full size tire and wheel for the spare. vehicle has a tire...	2 ~ 1503 miles
SHOES/LININGS > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS tl*the contact owns a 2006 gmc canyon. while driving 25 mph or lower the vehicle vibrates and makes a grinding...	2 ~ 35153 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES tl*the contact owns a 2006 gmc canyon. while driving 25 mph or lower the vehicle vibrates and makes a grinding...	2 ~ 9000 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE my 2005 gmc canyon started having a groaning noise when turning sharply either way from a start or moving. i...	2 ~ 12000 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS dt*: the contact stated every time an occupant who was 5 feet tall and 110 pounds sat in the passenger	2 ~ 3000 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i have been having several electrical problems with my canyon i have owned it for only 3 months but has...	2 ~ 16 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM brand new truck have owned almost 1 year. had to take truck in for slow acceleration problem as well as...	2 ~ 64500 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL brake light/cruise control switch failure. second time in 30 000 miles replace switch each time. *nm...	2 ~ 38500 miles
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN while driving approximately 40 mph the front wheels inadvertently locked. this caused the vehicle to spin. *jb the pan on	2 ~ 1200 miles
COLUMN > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2016 gmc canyon. ever since the vehicle was purchased the vehicle has pulled to the...	1 ~ 9735 miles
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 2015 gmc canyon. consumer writes in regards to frontal airbag safety recall. *ld the consumer was concerned that the vehicle...	1
HUB > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2012 gmc canyon. while driving 60 mph the vehicle began to vibrate. the vehicle was...	1 ~ 161000 miles
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2012 gmc canyon. while driving 35 mph an abnormal noise emitted from the vehicle. the...	1
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* the contact owns a 2012 gmc canyon. while driving 70 mph the brake pedal extended to the floor when...	1 ~ 26000 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the headlights on this truck are so dim that at night it is difficult to see the road you are	1
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY the truck's security system and remote start stopped working. it consistently has to be reset for 10 minutes every failed...	1 ~ 84000 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY there is a a problem with the window switch. windows on passenger side and driver side are no going up.	1 ~ 73318 miles
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc canyon. when shifting into drive or reverse the vehicle accelerated without warning. the...	1 ~ 140000 miles
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN i purchased 4 cooper tires 8/18/10. i started noticing a problem in 1/11. the side walls would become very dark...	1
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC abs sensor fault appears and continues to stay on. when light turns off terrible noise and vibration occurs when braking....	1 ~ 83000 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2005 gmc canyon. while driving approximately 10 mph pressure was applied to the brake pedal and...	1 ~ 24994 miles
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS tl*the contact owns a 2004 gmc canyon. the contact stated that one stud broke off of each tire on the...	1 ~ 17000 miles
COLUMN SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION tl* the contact owns a 2009 gmc canyon. when she slightly struck the gear shifter at 20 mph the gear...	1 ~ 3400 miles
LINKAGE AND CABLE > MECHANICAL > CONVENTIONAL tl*the contact owns a 2006 gmc canyon. the parking brake cables which is attached by metal fasteners beneath the spring...	1 ~ 100 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING notified jof defect by gmc that engine intake valve seats are subject to abnormal wear possibly resulting in misfiring and...	1
UNIVERSAL JOINT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN i have a 2006 canyon and in the last year i have had to replace tail lights three sterios 4x4...	1 ~ 31 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING i have a 2006 canyon and in the last year i have had to replace tail lights three sterios 4x4...	1 ~ 31 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > HOOD > BODY i have a 2006 canyon and in the last year i have had to replace tail lights three sterios 4x4...	1 ~ 31 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT 2006 gmc canyon. consumer writes in regards to brake control module malfunction and other problems with vehicle . *smd the...	1
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2006 gmc canyon. consumer writes in regards to brake control module malfunction and other problems with vehicle . *smd the...	1
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION 2006 gmc canyon. consumer writes in regards to brake control module malfunction and other problems with vehicle . *smd the...	1
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS i purchased my gmc canyon from j koons pontiac gmc in tysons corner virginia in march 2004. i immediately began...	1
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS dt*: the contact stated there was a loud squeaking noise while applying brake pressure at any speed. the vehicle was	1 ~ 6000 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL gas pedal and brake pedal to close .when wearing construction boots the lip of the boot will catch behind the...	1 ~ 50 miles
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC gas pedal and brake pedal to close .when wearing construction boots the lip of the boot will catch behind the...	1 ~ 50 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > TAILGATE > BODY both of my tailgate straps broke 3/30/2006. *jb...	1 ~ 44300 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT brand new truck have owned almost 1 year. had to take truck in for slow acceleration problem as well as...	1
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING brand new truck have owned almost 1 year. had to take truck in for slow acceleration problem as well as...	1
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN dt: the contact stated the front left axle cracked. there was a loss of fluid and the vehicle started...	1 ~ 41000 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN 9/21/05 went to start vehicle and the ignition stayed engaged. had to turn vehicle off and restart. have not taken	1 ~ 8800 miles
LABELS > OTHER > EQUIPMENT the consumer was having problems obtaining a window sticker for 2004 gmc canyon. *mr the vehicle whistles very loudly while	1
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY windshield wipers will not work in cold below freezing temps. will work if warmed. electric motor inop in cold temps.	1 ~ 40000 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY the consumer indicated that the windshield glass is too fragile and cracks very easily from outside forces. exp (cinder). it	1
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC had abs and emergency brake lights on already. *jb...	1
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN when driving the vehicle would automatically kick into 4-wheel drive when making a turn in either direction. the vehicle has...	1 ~ 8000 miles

FAQ

What year GMC Canyon is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 14 years, GMC Canyon models of 2019, 2018, 2010 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for GMC Canyon?

GMC Canyon models of 2015 and 2005 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

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