no report yet
Child seat
Risk. BOTH NHTSA AND GM DISCOURAGE PLACEMENT OF A CHILD IN A FRONT SEAT.
2007 GMC CanyonProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 42 owner complaints about the 2007 GMC Canyon, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 21, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 GMC Canyon has problems
42 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
14Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
5Exterior lighting
5Engine
5Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
4Power train
4Service brakes
4Steering
3Service brakes, hydraulic
3Vehicle speed control
127 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 14 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 0 |
| Air bags | 5 | 1 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 0 |
| 7 other systems | 12 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2007 GMC Canyon recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
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Brake lights: switch
Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE SIMULTANEOUS LOSS OF ALL BRAKE LAMPS OR CAUSE ALL OF THE BRAKE LAMPS TO STAY ON CONTINUOUSLY.
no report yet
Wheels: rim
Risk. IF A CUSTOMER REPLACES A WHEEL AND ONLY RELIES ON THE RIM SIZE DESIGNATION THAT IS INDICATED ON THE LABEL, A WHEEL THAT IS OF A DIFFERENT RIM CONTOUR…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with GMC.
Best & worst years
2007 vs. every other Canyon year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Canyon median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2007 GMC Canyon safety ratings
2007 GMC Canyon Extended Cab in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (17.9% risk)
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Canyon owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
While driving my vehicle the vehicle early in the morning going to work, the headlights went out. I pulled over, and turned it to auto and they worked there, but did not work when switching it to headlamps. That happened just the one time. Also, since I have owned the vehicle, after operating the…
The contact owns a 2007 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that on several occasions the vehicle would not immediately start-up. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the ignition switch was faulty and needed to be replaced. The ignition switch was replaced but the failure…
ABS FAULT I HAVE REPLACED BRAKES WHEEL HUBS AND SENSERS 2 TIMES IN 3 MONTHS STILL ABS FAULT 98,000 MILES ON TRUCK THIS ISSUE IS ALL OVER THE INTERNET NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED
Own a 2007 Canyon?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.