GMC CANYON · model year

2010 GMC CANYON

9 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash report, and 2 active recalls for this specific cohort.

NHTSA overall rating

Not crash-tested

New Car Assessment Program

The 2010GMCCANYON carries 9 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 1 crash, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.

Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2010 CANYON is vehicle speed control with 2 filings, followed by structure (1) and suspension (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 2 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.

NHTSA currently has 2 investigation files overlapping the 2010 CANYON. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.

9
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

Total Complaints

9 filings

Crashes Reported

1 reports

Source

NHTSA ODI

Federal complaints database

Complaints vs. fleet median (215)

At or below the fleet median complaint volume.

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL2
STRUCTURE1
SUSPENSION1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL1
POWER TRAIN1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING1
VISIBILITY/WIPER1

Recalls (2)

12V59400019/12/2012

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

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

10V57500018/11/2010

CHILD SEAT

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

Recent Complaints

20150214VISIBILITY/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

Mileage: 20,000

20121011FUEL 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. UPDATED 12/12/12

Mileage: 39,104

20121011ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

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. UPDATED 12/12/12

Mileage: 39,104

20121010POWER 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.

Mileage: 10,000

20110926CrashVEHICLE 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.

Mileage: 5,982

20110814ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

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

Mileage: 7,000

20110608SUSPENSION

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 BOLTS. THE FAILURE RECURRED CONTINUOUSLY FOR APPROXIMATELY FOUR MONTHS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 12,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. UPDATED 07/20/11 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE ALIGNMENT WAS REPLACED 5 TIMES AND TIRES TWICE. *TR

Mileage: 12,000

20110220VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

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

Mileage: 4,011

20101025STRUCTURE

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 MANUFACTURED WITHOUT THE SKID PLATE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 0 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 350.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints does the 2010 GMC CANYON have?
The 2010 GMC CANYON has 9 NHTSA complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2010 GMC CANYON?
Yes, the 2010 GMC CANYON has 2 recall(s). The most common affected component is LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 GMC CANYON?
The most-complained component for the 2010 GMC CANYON is VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include STRUCTURE and SUSPENSION.
Is the 2010 GMC CANYON safe to buy?
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.

Vehicle Safety Guides

Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.