GMC · Canyon · 2010
2
Recalls
8
Complaints
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Not Rated
The 2010 GMC Canyon has 2 recalls and 8 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Most reported issue: vehicle speed control (2 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
The 2010 GMC Canyon page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is vehicle speed control with 2 reported complaints.
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
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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.
Remedy Status
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.
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.
Remedy Status
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.
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
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 NEED...
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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 TH...
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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
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 M...
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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
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 ...
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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 VE...
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Showing 8 recent complaints from 8 total
View Full Complaint LogThe strongest comparison flow is usually: exact vehicle-year page, then nearby years of the same model, then other 2010 GMC models. That sequence helps separate one-off year spikes from broader make-wide patterns.
The 2010 GMC Canyon has 2 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
NHTSA has received 8 owner-reported complaints for the 2010 GMC Canyon.
NHTSA has not published a safety rating for the 2010 GMC Canyon.
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2010 GMC Canyon are vehicle speed control (2 reports), suspension (1 reports), structure (1 reports).
Yes. NHTSA has 2 recalls on record for the 2010 GMC Canyon. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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