YearToAvoid

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.

2008 GMC Canyon engine complaints: complaints filed per month7May 2013Dec 2014Nov 2015Jun 2016Nov 2017Jun 2026
17 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2013 to Jun 2026; peak Nov 2017 (7).

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.

  1. 200521 (19%)
  2. 200611 (23%)
  3. 200711 (26%)
  4. 200817 (45%)
  5. 20095 (19%)
  6. 20102 (25%)
  7. 20114 (33%)
  8. 20122 (9%)
  9. 201514 (5%)
  10. 201629 (11%)
  11. 201717 (26%)
  12. 20188 (15%)
  13. 20193 (19%)
  14. 20204 (29%)
  15. 20210 (0%)
  16. 20222 (8%)
  17. 202313 (21%)
  18. 202415 (7%)
  19. 20253 (38%)

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.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.