2008 Gmc Canyon Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2008 Gmc Canyon.

20072009
Complaints
65
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2008 Gmc Canyon Problems

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

#115 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Avg mileage:73,446 mi
Fires:1
#213 complaints

ENGINE

Avg mileage:70,151 mi
#38 complaints

SERVICE BRAKES

Avg mileage:69,571 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Gmc Canyon.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
15
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
73,446
ENGINE
13
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
70,151
SERVICE BRAKES
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
69,571
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
86,875
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
85,000
STRUCTURE:BODY
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
113,862
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
63,000
POWER TRAIN
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
106,982
AIR BAGS
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
34,000
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
130,000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
140,000
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
26,272
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
SEAT BELTS
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
129,000
SEATS
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
450
STEERING
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
3,000
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
143,000
SUSPENSION
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
3,000

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Recalls for 2008 Gmc Canyon

1 NHTSA recall campaigns 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.

Other Gmc Canyon Years

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