2010 GMC Canyon Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2010 GMC Canyon.

20092011
Complaints
9
per 10K Sold
11.3
US Sales
7,992
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2010 GMC Canyon Problems

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

#12 complaints

Unintended Acceleration

Crash-related:1
#21 complaints

Instrument Cluster

#31 complaints

Electrical System:Wiring

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2010 GMC Canyon.

Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Wiring
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2010 GMC Canyon. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2010 GMC Canyon

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~311,476 vehicles.

12V594000Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
~118,800 affected

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.

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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2010 GMC Canyon — FAQ

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

Is the 2010 GMC Canyon reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2010 GMC Canyon has 9 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Unintended Acceleration with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2010 GMC Canyon?
Top reported problems: Unintended Acceleration (2 complaints); Instrument Cluster (1 complaints); Electrical System:Wiring (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2010 GMC Canyon?
NHTSA complaints for the 2010 GMC Canyon include 1 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 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 2010 GMC Canyon have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 311,476 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 2010 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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