2010 GMC Canyon Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2010 GMC Canyon recalls

Most common 2010 GMC Canyon problems

Problem areas named in the 8 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Vehicle Speed Control	2
Electrical System	2
Structure	1
Suspension	1
Power Train	1
Fuel System, Gasoline	1
Visibility/Wiper	1

What owners report

2015-02-14, Visibility/Wiper
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

2012-10-11, Fuel System, Gasoline
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. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V154000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THEY STATED THAT SAME THING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,104. ..UPDATED 12/11/12 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN AFTER IT WAS REPAIRED. THE DEALER FOUND CORROSION ON THE WIRE HARNESS. UP

2012-10-10, Power Train
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 THAT THE VEHICLE WAS IN NORMAL OPERATING CONDITION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.

2011-09-26, Vehicle Speed Control
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 NOTIFIED AND AN INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED FOR THE DEFECT. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,982 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 6,182.

2011-08-14, Electrical System
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

2010 GMC Canyon questions

Does the 2010 GMC Canyon have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2010 GMC Canyon: Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch; Child Seat. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2010 GMC Canyon?

Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Vehicle Speed Control (2), Electrical System (2), Structure (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2010 GMC Canyon has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.