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2010 GMC Canyon Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

6/100

#18 most-complained of 19 Canyon years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2010 GMC Canyon has 8 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 6 out of 100 — #18 highest of 19 Canyon model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 25% of the total). Complaints report 1 crash.

Complaints
8
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
19
17 city / 23 hwy

Top 2010 GMC Canyon problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System2 (25%)
  2. Engine2 (25%)
  3. Fuel System1 (13%)
  4. Structure & Body1 (13%)
  5. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (13%)
  6. Transmission & Powertrain1 (13%)
  7. Visibility & Wipers1 (13%)
2010 GMC Canyon complaints: complaints filed per month3Oct 2010Feb 2011Jun 2011Aug 2011Sep 2011Oct 2012Feb 2015
9 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2010 to Feb 2015; peak Oct 2012 (3).

2010 GMC Canyon recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 12V594000Dec 19, 2012Structure & Body118,800 vehicles

    Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch

    General Motors is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured from November 9, 2009, through August 28, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 113, "Hood Latch System." The hood may be missing the secondary hood latch.

    Risk: If the primary hood latch is not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly. During vehicle operation, this could obstruct the view of the driver and increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: General Motors will notify owners and instruct them to inspect their vehicle for the presence of a secondary hood latch. Dealers will replace the hood on any affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on January 17, 2013. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC at 1-866-996-9463.

  2. 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.

2010 GMC Canyon fuel economy and fuel cost

City
17 MPG
Highway
23 MPG
Combined
19 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,400
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.

2010 compared with other Canyon years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2008Good2838218
2009Good3927318.5
2010Best68219
2011Best012519
2012Best1723219

All GMC Canyon years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2010 GMC Canyon a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2010 GMC Canyon ranks #18 of 19 among Canyon model years (Complaint Index 6/100, verdict: Best). It has 8 complaints and 2 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 GMC Canyon?
The most reported problem areas are electrical system (2 complaints), engine (2 complaints), and fuel system (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 10,000 miles.
Does the 2010 GMC Canyon have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2010 GMC Canyon, most recently reported 2012, covering structure & body and other.
What is the fuel economy of the 2010 GMC Canyon?
EPA rates the 2010 GMC Canyon at 19 MPG combined (17 city / 23 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,400. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

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.