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GMC CanyonModel year report

2007 GMC Canyon Problems

Complaints
42filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
73,651miles, 38 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
18 mpgcombined, 2.9L 4-cyl RWD · 16 city / 22 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2007 GMC Canyon (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 42 consumer complaints for the 2007 GMC Canyon. The part named most often is electrical system, with 14 complaints (33% of the total), followed by brakes (7) and air bags (5). 38 of the complaints include a mileage, and 34% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 73,651 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 865 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 176 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the switch and 15 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Other or unknown (2), Tires (2), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (2), Equipment (1), Body and structure (1).

Example complaints

Electrical system: “Several occasions, I have had incidents with the ignition switch on my vehicle. I purchased it new, and the maker claims no problem with my particular vehicle, but it has kept the motor from running at times, and engine starter will engage with switch only in the on position, without turning to start. That's scary. Vehicle never did any of this while under warranty,(of course), but given the maker's track record with ignition switches, this certainly has me concerned.”

NHTSA complaint #10609052, filed 2014-07, 120,000 miles

Brakes: “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 bulletin and that I would not have a problem with my brakes. I told the service advisor at the dealership that in order for the proper repairs done that both sides if my rear axle brakes should have new parts installed, not just one side. …”

NHTSA complaint #10409710, filed 2011-06, 17,272 miles

Air bags: “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. The front of my truck was crushed almost to nothing out of the 4 vehicles involved mine was the only one where the airbags didn't deploy. Contributing to all the injuries I sustained and I was the only who had injuries.”

NHTSA complaint #11397427, filed 2021-02, 101,000 miles

Engine: “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”

NHTSA complaint #11280526, filed 2019-11, 130,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

34% of the 38 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 42,000 and 96,000 miles.

8%0–1011%10–2516%25–5018%50–7524%75–10013%100–15011%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (38 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 73,651 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2007 GMC Canyon. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Canyon · extended cab RWD/AWDnot rated4 / 4——4 · 17.9% risk
Canyon · regular cab RWD/AWDnot rated4 / 4——4 · 17.9% risk
Canyon · sedan RWD/AWDnot rated5 / 5——4 · 17.9% risk

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2007 GMC Canyon version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Canyon 2WD2.9L 4-cyl5-speed manual182420$3,350
Canyon 2WD2.9L 4-cyl4-speed automatic162218$3,700
Canyon 2WD3.7L 5-cyl4-speed automatic152218$3,700
Canyon 4WD2.9L 4-cyl5-speed manual162218$3,700
Canyon 4WD2.9L 4-cyl4-speed automatic152117$3,950
Canyon 4WD3.7L 5-cyl4-speed automatic152117$3,950
Canyon Crew Cab 2WD2.9L 4-cyl5-speed manual182420$3,350
Canyon Crew Cab 2WD2.9L 4-cyl4-speed automatic152218$3,700
Canyon Crew Cab 2WD3.7L 5-cyl4-speed automatic152218$3,700
Canyon Crew Cab 4WD3.7L 5-cyl4-speed automatic152017$3,950

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2007 GMC Canyon → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 865 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 865 bulletins →

Other model years of the GMC Canyon

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
202683502420—Too new
2025813,5002420—Too new
20242074,0003420Too new to compareToo new
2023623,000342099 · MoreToo new
20222822,212142240 · TypicalRising
20211246,5002422—Not enough data
20201418,5000422—Not enough data
20191736,0820422—Rising
20185322,000142243 · TypicalStable
20176627,803142256 · TypicalFalling
201627146,5234422100 · MoreStable
201530354,6808422100 · MoreFalling
20122345,0002—21—Stable
20111251,0735—21—Not enough data
2010810,0002—21—Not enough data
20092749,9283—2030 · FewerFalling
20083868,0002—200 · FewerStable
20074273,6513—18Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20064860,0004—19Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200511350,1063—18Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20048074,4563—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All GMC Canyon model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2007 GMC Canyon have?

NHTSA recorded 42 consumer complaints for the 2007 GMC Canyon as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2007 GMC Canyon is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 14 complaints (33% of the total), followed by brakes with 7.

Has the 2007 GMC Canyon been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2007 GMC Canyon get?

The EPA rates the 2007 GMC Canyon (Canyon 2WD, 2.9L 4-cyl) at 18 mpg combined, 16 city and 22 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2007 GMC Canyon reported?

Among the 38 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 73,651 miles and the middle half falls between 42,000 and 96,000 miles; 34% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.