2008 Gmc Canyon problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (8) · Vehicle Speed Control (5) · Engine (5)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
31 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Child Seat 2010-11-18 · campaign 10V575000 · 192,676 vehicles
Defect: 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 DOE
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 RESTRAI
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.
Service bulletins (954)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-09-09 · 13598 · Other
new vehicle monitoring programs section in ivh
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-07 · PIC5650M · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. technician may find diagnostic trouble codes b3055, b3060, b3935, c0750, c0755, c0760, c0765, and/o
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Showing the 6 most recent of 954 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-06-17 · Vehicle Speed Control“when sitting at idle, the engine miss & spark knock at times. when start driving down the road the throttle seems hard to press & takes a little time to reach up to road speed. the truck does not get good gas mileage at all. i had the spark plugs & wires changed still don't help.…”
2023-08-11 · Power Train:driveline:driveshaft“carrier bearing ( hanger bearing) broken off mounts. bearing is mounted via spot welds. the spot weld were not done properly. was driving at about 30 mph slowing down when the bearing broke loose from the mounts. the caused the drive shaft to swing about hitting the floor boards. breaking the universal joint and drive shaft came apart. there w…”
2021-01-11 · Service Brakes · 168,000 mi“been having an issue with the brake light switch at the brake pedal sticking and our brake lights staying on. we notice it mostly after we have parked the truck and turn it off. the brake lights will stay illuminated, not always right away. the brake lights staying illuminated have caused our vehicle to have a dead battery many times. this issue wi…”
2019-11-24 · Structure:body · 156,000 mi“i took my vehicle to a small business owner's garage for routine brake work. he showed me a crack in the frame almost all the way through excluding an inch. he found it when he tried lifting the vehicle to do the brakes. it is behind the cab, in front of the bed of the truck. only one side was holding my truck together.…”
2019-11-20 · Structure:body · 156,000 mi“repair shop lifted vehicle to repair front brakes and the frame broke just behind the cab.…”
2019-07-25 · Engine · 56,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc canyon. on several occasions, while driving 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and was able to restart. also, the decreasing power message was displayed. the contact called bishop gmc cadillac (400 mackinaw ave, cheboygan, mi 49721, (231) 627-5669) to notify them of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnose…”
2018-03-12 · Structure:frame And Members · 143,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc canyon. while undergoing brake service at tradition chevrolet buick (847 rte 5, geneva, ny 14456, (315) 789-6811), the technician diagnosed that the rear of the frame was rotted out. the technician recommended that the frame be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure…”
2017-11-20 · Electrical System · 🔥 fire“tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc canyon. while driving approximately 70 mph, the contact noticed a burning odor. the air conditioner was on speed 2 as smoke and plastic particles emitted into the interior of the vehicle. while switching to speed 1, there was no response. there was also no response for speed 3. the air conditioner functioned at speed…”
2017-11-09 · Exterior Lighting · 72,000 mi“1. "theft deterrent" illuminates and truck will not start. have to wait 10 minutes with key in the "acc" position and then it starts. happens often at least 2 times a week. also, while i am driving the "theft deterrent" illuminates at least 4 times a week while highway driving but luckily the truck does not stall or stop.…”
2017-11-09 · Service Brakes · 73,000 mi“"engine light" illuminates while driving. during the first 20 minutes of driving this light appears and stays on. then 15 minutes later as i continue to drive with no stopping or turning off the engine, the light goes off.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.