KnownCarProblems2007 GMC Canyon Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 42 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 GMC Canyon, most often about the electrical (33% of complaints, typically around 75,000 miles). It is 10th of 21 Canyon model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2007 GMC Canyon problems
Electrical
14 complaints · 33%Half of these problems showed up before 75,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition.
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. On december 29, 2012 the same odor was coming from under dash board and smoke too unplug a burning wire to prevent a fire, and…
The contact owns a 2007 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that on several occasions the vehicle would not immediately start-up. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the ignition switch was faulty and needed to be replaced. The ignition switch was replaced but the failure reoccurred. The contact…
Engine
8 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 82,500 miles. Parts named most often: cooling system, exhaust system.
The truck experiences engine stutter at low idle (>1000rpms) varying from 1000 rpms to 200 rpms with felt loss of power steering at low rpms. At lower rpms, typically at stops or low idle turns, the truck will stall with loss of power steering and brake control (tapping the brake equals slamming the brake). Recently…
The contact called on behalf of the owner of a 2007 GMC Canyon. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact became nauseous. The contact pulled the vehicle off the roadway, exited the vehicle, and passed out for several minutes according to a witness. The driver experienced symptoms due to carbon monoxide…
Brakes
7 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 47,000 miles.
I have a 2007 GMC Canyon pickup and recently the rear brakes have excessive grab, aggressive drag, and the rear drums lock up cautioning an unsafe condition. After the vehicle has set for a while, during the first few stops or before you get heat built up in the brakes, it feels as though the brakes are grabbing…
I took my truck in to the dealer because the rear brakes would stick the when depressed and released doing normal stop and go in my neighborhood at intersections with stop signs. The deal service advisor informed me that there was a service bulletin on my rear brakes. The did the repairs as stated in the service…
Lights
5 complaints · 12%I noticed that the cruise control wasn't working. I checked the fuse. It was good. A week later, my wife was following my vehicle and noticed that I had no brake lights.
Left rear brake lamp is inoperative periodically. I've replaced the bulb 3 times in the past but this time the light would not work. The last bulb was partially melted at contacts. Not covered by recall - I am paying for socket replacement. Don't know if this is a chronic problem.
Air bags
5 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 77,000 miles.
Vehicle is a small pick up extended cab with half doors that have rear side hinges. Air bag service light was set. Upon repair diagnosis, it was discovered that wires that travel between the body and the left side half door -behind the drivers door were broken from the door opening and closing. Since this half door is…
The contact owns a 2007 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while starting the ignition, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag wiring harness needed to be patched up. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back…
Transmission
4 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
Tl contact owns a 2007 GMC Canyon. The contact was driving approximately 30 MPH on normal road conditions and upon applying pressure to the accelerator pedal there was hesitation accompanied by no power. Suddenly, the transmission engaged and the driver was able to continue driving normally. The failures occurred when…
Tl contact owns a 2007 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that he was able to shift gears while the keys were in the ignition. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer regarding the ignition and gear shift and was informed about of the technical service bulletin on the transmission/trans-axle which informed owners that…
Steering
4 complaints · 10%The truck experiences engine stutter at low idle (>1000rpms) varying from 1000 rpms to 200 rpms with felt loss of power steering at low rpms. At lower rpms, typically at stops or low idle turns, the truck will stall with loss of power steering and brake control (tapping the brake equals slamming the brake). Recently…
When you start your truck up let it warm up you start driving down the road and you touch the brakes and the RPM start going up and down up and down with vehicle dying sporadically
Speed control
3 complaints · 7%I noticed that the cruise control wasn't working. I checked the fuse. It was good. A week later, my wife was following my vehicle and noticed that I had no brake lights.
Abs fault I have replaced brakes wheel hubs and sensers 2 times in 3 months still ABS fault 98,000 miles on truck this issue is all over the internet needs to be addressed
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2007 GMC Canyon recalls
Child Seat
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 restrai
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Lights: switch
Risk: This condition could cause the simultaneous loss of all brake lamps or cause all of the brake lamps to stay on continuously. Both of these conditions could fail to warn others of the driver's intentions and could lead to a vehicle crash.
Fix: 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 vehicles registered in all other states will be implemented in the same time frame. In the interim, owners who experience the failure can obtain a free repair, however they will be required to return when the new design part becomes available. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, isuzu at 1-800-255-6727 or at www.gmownercenter.com.
Full defect summary
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 currently registered in the states of alabama, arizona, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, nevada, new mexico, puerto rico, south carolina, texas, u.s. Virgin islands and utah. Some of these vehicles have a brake lamp switch that may not work as designed due to contamination in the switch.
Wheels and tires: rim
Risk: If a customer replaces a wheel and only relies on the rim size designation that is indicated on the label, a wheel that is of a different rim contour designation may be installed. It may be difficult or impossible to mount the tire on a wheel with the wrong contour. If the tire is mounted on the wheel with the wrong contour, the wheel and tire may not perform as intended, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 recall begaon on november 7, 2006. Owners should contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2239, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, and gmc trucks at 1-866-996-9463.
Full defect summary
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 rim designation on the certification/tire label located on the driver's door edge. In addition, the label may also be missing the tire load rating on the label. Although this information is not required by the standard, if a tire of a lesser load rating is installed, the tire may not be able to sustain the loads encountered during use.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2007 GMC Canyon
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 GMC Canyon?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (14 complaints, typically around 75,000 miles); engine (8 complaints, typically around 82,500 miles); brakes (7 complaints, typically around 47,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 GMC Canyon have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from November 18, 2010 (child Seat). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2007 a bad year for the GMC Canyon?
- It is 10th of 21 Canyon model years by number of complaints, with 42 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.