2007 GMC Canyon Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2007 GMC Canyon has a complaint index of 33 and ranks 13th worst out of 19 model years, earning a Good verdict. NHTSA lists 42 complaints, 3 recalls, 2 fires, and 1 crash, with Electrical System issues the top problem area at 43% of complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 33/100
- #13 of 19 Canyon years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 42
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 2
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 18
- 15 city / 22 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
Top 2007 GMC Canyon problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System18 (43%)
- Engine11 (26%)
- Brakes7 (17%)
- Airbags5 (12%)
- Steering4 (10%)
- Transmission & Powertrain4 (10%)
- Fuel System3 (7%)
- Other3 (7%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (5%)
- Visibility & Wipers2 (5%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report burning wire smells and smoke coming from under the dash, sometimes causing the blower fan to stop working intermittently.
- Some describe the Passlock security system blinking and preventing the engine from starting, especially in cold or humid weather.
- Drivers report sudden hesitation with no power when pressing the accelerator around 30 mph, followed by the transmission abruptly re-engaging.
- Rear brakes are described as grabbing excessively and locking up, particularly during the first few stops after the vehicle sits.
- One owner reported airbags failing to deploy during a rollover crash after being rear-ended.
- A carbon monoxide leak was reported that caused the driver to become nauseous and lose consciousness while driving.
2007 GMC Canyon recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 10V575000Nov 18, 2010Other192,676 vehicles
Child seat
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.
Risk: Both NHTSA and gm discourage placement of a child in a front seat. Nevertheless, there are individual circumstances that may require placement of a child in a restraint in the front center seating position of this vehicle that does not offer a rear seat. Lack of access to the top tether anchor and a lack of instructions as to how to use it, may result in improper installation of a child restraint. Improper installation of a child restraint can result in a reduction in the restraint's performance in the event of a crash and an increased risk of injury or death to the child seated in the restraint.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 09V310000Jul 29, 2009Electrical System185,903 vehicles
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Gm is recalling 185,903 model year 2004-2009 colorado, gmc model year 2009-2004 canyon, model year 2006 i-280, i-350, model year 2007-2008 i-290, and i-370, passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of alabama, arizona, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, nevada, new mexico, puerto rico, south carolina, texas, u.s. Virgin islands and utah. Some of these vehicles have a brake lamp switch that may not work as designed due to contamination in the switch.
Risk: This condition could cause the simultaneous loss of all brake lamps or cause all of the brake lamps to stay on continuously. Both of these conditions could fail to warn others of the driver's intentions and could lead to a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary components as specified in the recall bulletin free of charge. Gm anticipates that parts will be available by june 2010. A special coverage for vehicles registered in all other states will be implemented in the same time frame. In the interim, owners who experience the failure can obtain a free repair, however they will be required to return when the new design part becomes available. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, isuzu at 1-800-255-6727 or at www.gmownercenter.com.
- NHTSA 06V307000Aug 11, 2006Suspension, Wheels & Tires3,227 vehicles
Wheels:rim
Certain sport utility vehicles and trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles have an incomplete tire rim designation on the certification/tire label located on the driver's door edge. In addition, the label may also be missing the tire load rating on the label. Although this information is not required by the standard, if a tire of a lesser load rating is installed, the tire may not be able to sustain the loads encountered during use.
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 designation may be installed. It may be difficult or impossible to mount the tire on a wheel with the wrong contour. If the tire is mounted on the wheel with the wrong contour, the wheel and tire may not perform as intended, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: A label that will correct the label originally installed will be mailed to consumers along with installation instructions. The customer will have the option for dealers to install the label. The recall begaon on november 7, 2006. Owners should contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2239, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, and gmc trucks at 1-866-996-9463.
2007 GMC Canyon fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 15 MPG
- Highway
- 22 MPG
- Combined
- 18 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,600
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2007 compared with other Canyon years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 GMC Canyon reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2007 Canyon has a complaint index of 33 and ranks 13th worst of 19 model years, earning a Good verdict relative to other Canyon years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 GMC Canyon?
- Electrical System complaints make up 43% of reports, including wiring and Passlock ignition issues, followed by Engine problems at 26% and Brakes at 17%, per NHTSA data.
- Does the 2007 GMC Canyon have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2007 Canyon covering electrical system components, tire rim labeling, and rear seat top tether anchors; none are do-not-drive recalls.
- What year GMC Canyon should I avoid instead of 2007?
- NHTSA data shows 2005, 2015, 2016, 2023, and 2024 rank as Avoid years for the Canyon, with complaint indexes as high as 100, far worse than the 2007 model's index of 33.
- How many complaints does the 2007 GMC Canyon have on file?
- NHTSA lists 42 complaints for the 2007 GMC Canyon, with a median mileage at failure of 73,651 miles.