2010 GMC Canyon Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Canyon years
- Not enough data 19th of 21 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 GMC Canyon. That ranks 19th out of 21 Canyon model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 25%), typically at around 23,052 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 8owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 GMC Canyon problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 25% | 23,052 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 25% | 4,997 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 13% | 39,104 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 13% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 13% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 13% | 20,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2010 GMC Canyon recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
Problem: 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 missing the secondary hood latch.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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 GMC at 1-866-996-9463.
Child seat
Problem: 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 with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." the top tether anchor for the front center seat is not accessible and the owner manual does not include instructions regarding how to use the top tether.
Risk: 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 and a lack of instructions as to how to use it, may result in improper installation of a child restraint. Improper installation of a child restraint can result in a reduction in the restraint's performance in the event of a crash and an increased risk of injury or death to the child seated in the restraint.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, isuzu at 1-800-255-6727 or visit gm's website at www.gmownercenter.com.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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
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…
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…
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…
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
Other GMC Canyon years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Canyon | 8 | 2 |
| 2025 Canyon | 8 | 2 |
| 2024 Canyon | 206 | 3 |
| 2023 Canyon | 62 | 3 |
| 2022 Canyon | 27 | 1 |
| 2021 Canyon | 12 | 2 |
| 2020 Canyon | 14 | 0 |
| 2019 Canyon | 17 | 0 |
| 2018 Canyon | 52 | 1 |
| 2017 Canyon | 66 | 1 |
| 2016 Canyon | 270 | 4 |
| 2015 Canyon | 303 | 8 |
| 2012 Canyon | 23 | 2 |
| 2011 Canyon | 12 | 5 |
| 2010 | 8 | 2 |
| 2009 Canyon | 27 | 3 |
| 2008 Canyon | 38 | 2 |
| 2007 Canyon | 42 | 3 |
| 2006 Canyon | 48 | 4 |
| 2005 Canyon | 113 | 3 |
| 2004 Canyon | 80 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 GMC Canyon?
Owners most often report electrical system, vehicle speed control, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2010 GMC Canyon?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2010 GMC Canyon a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Canyon model years, the 2010 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.