2009 Gmc Canyon problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (5) · Fuel/Propulsion System (3) · Engine (3)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
22 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 (1,042)
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 1,042 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2023-06-09 · Structure · 157,000 mi“the contact owns a 2009 gmc canyon. the contact stated during an oil change, he was informed by the mechanic that the sub frame was fractured between the driver’s side door and the passenger’s side door. the contact had not taken the vehicle to the local dealer however, the independent mechanic advised the contact that the entire sub frame needed t…”
2021-12-30 · Vehicle Speed Control“my husband recently asked if i had encountered any problems using the cruise control in this vehicle. since i seldom drive any distance with that vehicle, i never noticed anything. but he had traveled onto the interstate, and when attempting to set the cruise, noticed it didn't work. yesterday, i had to follow him somewhere, and i noticed the br…”
2021-12-10 · Electrical System“what component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? car will periodically and unpredictably not crank, fire or start. after attempting approximately 10 minutes later it will. how was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? one never knows circumstances in which they need reliable transpor…”
2020-12-04 · Engine · 45,000 mi“it times it wont start have to wait 15-20 min to start while parked i also had a 2004 colorado that did the same thing .now for the safety end .if your in the country an you or someone is haveing a medical issue an it wont start their is a possible life or death situation that person has a greater chance of dieing .i have talked to dealers about…”
2020-11-11 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 54,856 mi“i was driving approx. 65 mph in heavy traffic on the new york state thruway when i lost all power to my truck and was barely able to manuever off the road. i had my truck towed to my mechanic & was told that it was the fuel pump flow control module. recall no. 08411 2009 gmc canyons were recalled because of this problem. the recall stated that the …”
2018-07-29 · Air Bags“my airbag light came on, i took it to my local repair shop and they found a broken wire in the rear driverside door they spliced the wire and that worked for about a month and now it is coming back on again but it seems to only come on when it is damp or raining. i open the door and move the wire harness around it will go back off.…”
2018-07-10 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 135,000 mi“intermittent and repeated partial failure of fuel system control module part number 20850907 during driving, including rough engine operation, loss of most of engine power on moderate highway grade, slowing to 15 mph under speed limit, and failure to restart approximately 15 minutes after shutdown. malfunction indicator lamp lit and diagnostic co…”
2017-08-10 · Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · 88,000 mi“my pickup has what gm refers to as "phantom shift". while traveling on i5 @ 70 miles per hr, my pickup thru no action on my part, shifted into 4 wheel drive. previously this happened while turning left or right at slower speeds. gm issued a "bulletin" in feb. 2011 giving dealers instrutions on how to deal with, and repairs to fix this problem. …”
2017-08-04 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 137,900 mi“attempt to start the engine after sitting for a few hours in driveway, the engine starts then sputters and stalls as if not getting enough gas and attempts to die. after a few moments, it finally catches up and runs. engine has stalled while sitting at traffic lighs several times. according to document id # 2274089--- #08411 product safety- hard s…”
2016-12-28 · Electrical System · 92,301 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2009 gmc canyon. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. in addition, the contact stated that the vehicle had stalled four times without warning. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 92,301. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.