2007 GMC Canyon Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 GMC Canyon.

20062008
Complaints
61
per 10K Sold
29.2
US Sales
20,888
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Injuries
2
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2007 GMC Canyon Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#113 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:79,548 mi
Fires:1
#25 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:105,156 mi
Crash-related:1
#35 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:94,217 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 GMC Canyon.

Electrical Faults
13
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
79,548
Airbags
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
105,156
Engine Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
94,217
Headlight/Taillight Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
44,680
Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Automatic Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2007 GMC Canyon

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~192,676 vehicles.

10V575000Child Seat
~192,676 affected

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.

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2007 GMC Canyon — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2007 GMC Canyon reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2007 GMC Canyon has 61 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 13 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2007 GMC Canyon?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (13 complaints, avg 79,548 mi); Airbags (5 complaints, avg 105,156 mi); Engine Problems (5 complaints, avg 94,217 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 GMC Canyon?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 80,514 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2007 GMC Canyon?
NHTSA complaints for the 2007 GMC Canyon include 1 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2007 GMC Canyon have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 192,676 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2007 GMC Canyon?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full GMC Canyon reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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