no report yet
Child seat
Risk. BOTH NHTSA AND GM DISCOURAGE PLACEMENT OF A CHILD IN A FRONT SEAT.
2009 GMC CanyonProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 27 owner complaints about the 2009 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 June 9, 2023. Updated daily. Photo: SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2009 GMC Canyon has problems
27 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
8Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
5Power train
3Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
3Engine
3Fuel/propulsion system
3Fuel system, gasoline
3Service brakes
2Vehicle speed control
2Exterior lighting
33 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 8 | 1 |
| Power train | 5 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 1 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2009 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
Fuel system, gasoline
Risk. WATER IN THE MODULE COULD CAUSE A SHORT OR OPEN CIRCUIT, ILLUMINATION OF THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP, SETTING OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES OR THE ENGINE MAY BE…
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
2009 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
'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2009 GMC Canyon safety ratings
2009 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: Standard
- 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.
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Car will periodically and unpredictably not crank, fire or start. After attempting approximately 10 minutes later it will. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? One never knows…
IT TIMES IT WONT START HAVE TO WAIT 15-20 MIN TO START WHILE PARKED I ALSO HAD A 2004 COLORADO THAT DID THE SAME THING.NOW FOR THE SAFETY END.IF YOUR IN THE COUNTRY AN YOU OR SOMEONE IS HAVEING A MEDICAL ISSUE AN IT WONT START THEIR IS A POSSIBLE LIFE OR DEATH SITUATION THAT PERSON HAS A GREATER…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 GMC CANYON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD STALLED FOUR TIMES WITHOUT WARNING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE…
Own a 2009 Canyon?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.