no report yet
Hood: latch
Risk. If the primary hood latch is not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly.
2010 GMC CanyonProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 2010 GMC Canyon, most often about the vehicle speed control. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 14, 2015. Updated daily. Photo: SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2010 GMC Canyon has problems
8 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
2Electrical system
1Power train
1Suspension
1Visibility/wiper
1Structure
1Fuel system, gasoline
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2010 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.
no report yet
Child seat
Risk. BOTH NHTSA AND GM DISCOURAGE PLACEMENT OF A CHILD IN A FRONT SEAT.
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
2010 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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- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Canyon owners report
Recent vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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 MANUFACTURER WAS…
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
Own a 2010 Canyon?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.