2010 Gmc Canyon problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (2) · Visibility/Wiper (1) · Suspension (1)
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Safety recalls (2)
Latches/Locks/Linkages:hood:latch 2012-12-19 · campaign 12V594000 · 118,800 vehicles
Defect: 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 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 (1,210)
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 2026-09-04 · PIP4902W · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-01 · PIT3271Q · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-09 · PIP6104 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a gds2 session log and upload to a technical assistance case in cx connect.
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-09 · PIP4902V · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Unknown Or Other 2026-01-08 · PIP4902U · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Unknown Or Other 2025-11-20 · PIT5214G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer’s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the support of general motors technical assistance center. if va
Showing the 6 most recent of 1,210 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2015-02-14 · Visibility/Wiper · 20,000 mi“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 · 39,104 mi“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 vehic…”
2012-10-10 · Power Train · 10,000 mi“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 conditio…”
2011-09-26 · Vehicle Speed Control · 5,982 mi · 💥 crash“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 defec…”
2011-08-14 · Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel · 7,000 mi“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…”
2011-06-08 · Suspension · 12,000 mi“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 approx…”
2011-02-20 · Vehicle Speed Control · 4,011 mi“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…”
2010-10-25 · Structure“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 b…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.