2010 GMC CANYON

2 recalls — 9 complaints

12V594000 Dec 19, 2012
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Defect Description
General Motors is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured from November 9, 2009, through August 28, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 113, "Hood Latch System." The hood may be missin... Read more
Consequence
If the primary hood latch is not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly. During vehicle operation, this could obstruct the view of the driver and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
General Motors will notify owners and instruct them to inspect their vehicle for the presence of a secondary hood latch. Dealers will replace the hood on any affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on January 17, 2013. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or GM... Read more
118,800 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: General Motors LLC
10V575000 Nov 18, 2010
CHILD SEAT
Defect Description
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2011, CHEVROLET COLORADO, GMC CANYON, MODEL YEAR 2006, ISUZU I-280/I-350, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2008, I-290/I-370, REGULAR CAB VEHICLES AND EXTENDED CAB VEHICLES WITHOUT A REAR SEAT AND EQUIPPED WITH A FRONT 60/40 SPLIT BENCH SEAT. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY... Read more
Consequence
BOTH NHTSA AND GM DISCOURAGE PLACEMENT OF A CHILD IN A FRONT SEAT. NEVERTHELESS, THERE ARE INDIVIDUAL CIRCUMSTANCES THAT MAY REQUIRE PLACEMENT OF A CHILD IN A RESTRAINT IN THE FRONT CENTER SEATING POSITION OF THIS VEHICLE THAT DOES NOT OFFER A REAR SEAT. LACK OF ACCESS TO THE TOP TETHER ANCHOR AN... Read more
Remedy
DEALERS WILL CUT A HOLE INTO THE BACK PANEL TRIM COVER TO ALLOW ACCESS TO THE TOP TETHER ANCHOR FOR THE FRONT CENTER SEAT POSITION AND WILL PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION AS TO USE IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWN... Read more
192,676 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

9 total complaints 1 crashes

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL2
STRUCTURE1
SUSPENSION1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL1
POWER TRAIN1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING1
VISIBILITY/WIPER1
VISIBILITY/WIPER Feb 14, 2015
Incident date: Feb 9, 2015
AN INCIDENT IDENTICAL TO THE DESCRIPTION OF RECALL 11V-276 OCCURRED. SNOW AND ICE WERE PRESENT. THIS RENDERED THE DRIVER'S SIDE WIPER INOPERABLE, LEAVING THE FIELD OF THE WINDSHIELD AND ENDING PAST THE DRIVER'S DOOR. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Oct 11, 2012
Incident date: Sep 24, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GMC CANYON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH IN RAINY WEATHER, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY ADVISED THAT THE FUEL PUMP MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Oct 11, 2012
Incident date: Sep 24, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GMC CANYON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH IN RAINY WEATHER, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY ADVISED THAT THE FUEL PUMP MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I... Read more
POWER TRAIN Oct 10, 2012
Incident date: Aug 15, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GMC CANYON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN PLACING THE GEAR IN FOUR WHEEL DRIVE THE CONTACT NOTICED A VIBRATION AND A LOUD BANGING SOUND IN THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS NO KNOWN REMEDY FOR THE FAILURE AND STATED... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Sep 26, 2011
Incident date: Jul 22, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GMC CANYON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK WHEN DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A THREE INCH PIPE RAIL. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTI... Read more
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL Aug 14, 2011
Incident date: Aug 4, 2011
THERE WAS A RANDOM FAILURE OF SPEEDOMETER TO REGISTER CORRECT SPEED. I AM NEW TO THIS VEHICLE SO I DO NOT KNOW HOW OFTEN IT HAS HAPPENED. I HAVE READ THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM BUT HAVE NOT YET TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER. *TR
SUSPENSION Jun 8, 2011
Incident date: Oct 5, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GMC CANYON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, HE NOTICED THAT THE FRONT END WOULD SHAKE VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER AND THEY ADVISED HIM THAT EVERY BOLT IN THE FRONT END WAS LOOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY TIGHTENING ALL THE B... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Feb 20, 2011
Incident date: Feb 7, 2011
GMC 2010 CANYON ROLLS FORWARD UP HILL AT 5MPH IDLING WITH FOOT OF GAS AND GMC CAN'T LOWER THE IDLING RPM I HAVE TO SHIFT TO N. TO STOP THE TRUCK MOVING FORWARD. *TR
STRUCTURE Oct 25, 2010
Incident date: Sep 23, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 GMC CANYON. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE A SKID PLATE INSTALLED ON THE UNDERCARRIAGE THAT WOULD PROTECT THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL AND TRANSFER CASE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE HE WAS INFORMED THAT ALL OF THE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACT... Read more

NHTSA Safety Investigations — GMC CANYON

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

RQ09001 Opened: Feb 25, 2009 — Closed: Jul 30, 2009
RQ — Closed — Model Year: 2006
BRAKE LAMP SWITCH MALFUNCTION
ON JULY 28,2009, GM INITIATED A REGIONAL RECALL CAMPAIGN ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2004-2009 CHEVROLET COLORADO AND GMC CANYON VEHICLES AND MY2006-2008 ISUZU I-SERIES VEHICLES.THE STATES AND U.S. TERRITORIES INVOLVED ARE AL, AZ, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, NV, NM, PR, SC, TX, VI AND UT.A TOTAL OF 185,903 V... Read more
PE05065 Opened: Dec 2, 2005 — Closed: May 1, 2006
PE — Closed — Model Year: 2005
BRAKE LAMP SWITCH FAILURE
BY LETTER DATED APRIL 26, 2006, GM NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT IS CONDUCTING A SAFETY RECALL (NHTSA RECALL NO. 06V139) INVOLVING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2004-06 CHEVROLET COLORADO, GMC CANYON AND 2006 MY ISUZU I280/I350 VEHICLES.GM'S RECALL COVERS 404,733 VEHICLES.GM REPORTS THAT LOSS OF BRAKE LAMP ... Read more
PE04076 Opened: Nov 10, 2004 — Closed: Mar 14, 2005
PE — Closed — Model Year: 2004
INADVERTENT FRONT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
ALL REPORTS INDICATE INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT DURING IGNITION START-UP (KEY-ON) AND WITH THE VEHICLE NOT IN MOTION.REPORTED INJURIES WERE MINOR AND CONSIST OF SKIN ABRASION AND BRUISES.THE INCIDENT DATES RANGED FROM JULY THROUGH NOVEMBER 2004.ODI HAS RECEIVED NO ADDITIONAL REPORTS SINCE OPENING THIS I... Read more

GMC CANYON — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the GMC CANYON across all model years (2004–2026).

62 Total Recalls
1,896 Total Complaints
3 Investigations
61 Reported Crashes
32 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

GMC CANYON — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2026 3 1 View
2025 3 13 View
2024 5 255 View
2023 6 90 View
2022 1 36 View
2021 3 13 View
2020 0 19 View
2019 0 18 View
2018 1 68 View
2017 1 91 View
2016 4 346 View
2015 8 396 View
2012 2 30 View
2011 5 20 View
2010 (current) 2 9
2009 3 35 View
2008 2 65 View
2007 3 61 View
2006 4 81 View
2005 3 146 View
2004 3 103 View

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YUKON XL 157 2,899 View
SAVANA 142 448 View
SIERRA 133 4,904 View
ACADIA 84 7,520 View