2010 GMC Canyon Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2010 GMC Canyon has 8 complaints, 2 recalls, and a complaint index of 6, making it rank 18th worst out of 19 model years and earning a Best verdict relative to other Canyon years.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 6/100
- #18 of 19 Canyon years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 8
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 19
- 17 city / 23 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2010 GMC Canyon problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System2 (25%)
- Engine2 (25%)
- Fuel System1 (13%)
- Structure & Body1 (13%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (13%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (13%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (13%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- An accelerator pedal stuck when depressed, leading to a loss of control and a crash at 5,982 miles.
- The engine idled roughly, causing the truck to roll forward uphill even with a foot on the gas at 4,011 miles, requiring a shift to neutral to stop.
- The front end shook violently at highway speeds due to loose bolts throughout the front suspension, found at 12,000 miles.
- The speedometer randomly failed to register the correct speed at 7,000 miles.
- Shifting into four-wheel drive produced a vibration and loud banging in the front end with no dealer-identified remedy at 10,000 miles.
- The vehicle stalled at low speed in rainy weather with the check engine light on, traced to a fuel pump module issue at 39,104 miles.
2010 GMC Canyon recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- 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
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2010 GMC Canyon reliable?
- Compared to other Canyon model years, the 2010 has one of the lowest complaint counts, with 8 complaints and a complaint index of 6, earning a Best verdict relative to the rest of the lineup.
- Does the 2010 GMC Canyon have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2010 Canyon: one covering a hood latch inspection and one covering a rear seat tether anchor access issue. Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
- What is the top problem area for the 2010 GMC Canyon?
- Electrical System complaints are the most common issue, accounting for 25% of complaints, followed by Engine complaints also at 25%.
- How does the 2010 GMC Canyon compare to other years?
- The 2010 ranks 18th worst out of 19 model years tracked, with a complaint index of 6, far below years like 2024 (index 100) and 2015 (index 94), which are rated Avoid.