2010 GMC Canyon
Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2010
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2010: 8 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
Only 8 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Vehicle speed control
2 of 8 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2010 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal became stuck when depressed. The contact was unable to maintain control of the vehicle and crashed into a three inch pipe rail.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-09-26
GMC 2010 Canyon rolls forward up hill at 5MPH idling with foot of gas and GMC can't lower the idling RPM I have to shift to n. To stop the truck moving forward.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-02-20
Electrical system
2 of 8 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing wiring and instrument cluster/panel.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2010 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH in rainy weather, the vehicle stalled with the illumination of the check engine warning light.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-10-11
Also filed under Fuel system, gasoline
Visibility/wiper
1 of 8 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.
Suspension
1 of 8 total reports mentions: suspension.
Structure
1 of 8 total reports mentions: structure.
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Tl*the contact owns a 2010 GMC Canyon. The contact noticed that the vehicle did not have a skid plate installed on the undercarriage that would protect the front differential and transfer case.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-10-25
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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…
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2013-01-24Latches/locks/linkages12V594000 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…
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…
Buy-smart checklist
2010 GMC Canyon — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility/wiper: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 10V575000 · Child seat
- Recall 12V594000 · Latches/locks/linkages
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2010 GMC Canyon reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 GMC Canyon?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2010 GMC Canyon have?
- 2 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.