2008 GMC Canyon Engine Problems
NHTSA has 17 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2008 GMC Canyon, 45% of all 38 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest engine complaint count among 19 Canyon model years. These complaints report 1 crash. Median mileage at failure: 56,000 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 17
- 45% of 38
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 56,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
When 2008 GMC Canyon engine complaints were filed
First complaint May 1, 2013, latest Jun 17, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2008 GMC Canyon
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Canyon model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2008 GMC Canyon have engine problems?
- NHTSA has 17 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 GMC Canyon, 45% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 56,000 miles.
- Which GMC Canyon year has the most engine complaints?
- The 2016 GMC Canyon has the most engine complaints (29), compared with 17 for the 2008.
- Is there a engine recall for the 2008 GMC Canyon?
- No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 GMC Canyon is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.