2007 GMC Canyon
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 42
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2007
None on file
33% of complaints
Complaints per year
2007: 42 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 80 |
| 2005 | 113 |
| 2006 | 48 |
| 2007 | 42 |
| 2008 | 38 |
| 2009 | 27 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2015 | 302 |
| 2016 | 271 |
| 2017 | 66 |
| 2018 | 53 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 28 |
| 2023 | 61 |
| 2024 | 207 |
| 2025 | 8 |
| 2026 | 8 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
33% · 14 reportsMost commonly citing ignition.
Show complaint excerpts
On April 17 2010 I smelled burning wires under the dash board on the passenger side and then the blower fan stop working. I took it to the dealer on 4/21/10 for repair. Gmac Canyon 2007 truck.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-01-03
While driving my vehicle the vehicle early in the morning going to work, the headlights went out. I pulled over, and turned it to auto and they worked there, but did not work when switching it to headlamps. That happened just the one time.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-03-21
Also filed under Exterior lighting
Service brakes
17% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Show complaint excerpts
All stop lamps stop working, cruise control switch not working, window switch not working.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-06-04
Also filed under Steering
Exterior lighting
12% · 5 reportsEngine
12% · 5 reportsAir bags
12% · 5 reportsShow complaint excerpts
I was stopped at a light behind another car I was rear ended which pushed my truck into the back of the car ahead of me so hard it made my truck airborne and rolled 6 times thru a city intersection.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-02-22
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2006-11-07Wheels06V307000 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…
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…
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2010-08-02Exterior lighting09V310000 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…
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…
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2010-12-14Child seat10V575000 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…
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…
Buy-smart checklist
2007 GMC Canyon — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 14 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Exterior lighting: 5 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06V307000 · Wheels
- Recall 09V310000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 10V575000 · Child seat
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- Is the 2007 GMC Canyon reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 GMC Canyon is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 GMC Canyon?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2007 GMC Canyon have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.