2007 GMC Canyon Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 12%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2007 GMC Canyon, 12% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Bought our pristine 2007 Gmc Canyon sle in nov 2017 with 45, 471 original miles. Been very happy with it until lighting quirks started about a year ago. The last year or so the turn signal and brake lights have pulses where they decide to not work correctly. Then work fine for months, before acting up again. We actually had our Canyon in at the Gmc dealer in dec 2019 for loos intake manifold repair, 2nd time in last 9 months.. The service manager told us we also had no brake lights. …”
NHTSA complaint #11298648, filed 2020-01, 89,041 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10513358, filed 2013-05, 25,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10409670, filed 2011-06, 20,000 miles“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. Also, since I have owned the vehicle, after operating the vehicle when it is dark outside, and then getting out to get gas, and getting back in. I crank the vehicle over, and I have no dash lights. I cannot see how fast I am going. It only does this after operating the vehicle and turning it off, and then getting back in and starting it again. …”
NHTSA complaint #11726001, filed 2026-03“To whom it may concern, I purchased my 2007 Gmc Canyon in february 2007 with trailer harness as standard equipment at fresard Gmc. I actually almost caused an accident due to all my brake lights not working. I called Gmc to report this incident due to internet research on recall for brake light failure. The rep tried to deny recall but I explained to her about recall. She located closest dealer which was red holman Gmc for recall on brake light failure but they are trying to charge me $300 for new trailer harness plus additional labor cost. …”
NHTSA complaint #10436636, filed 2011-11Related recalls
- 09V310000Jul 29, 2009Gm 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…Covers: GMC Canyon 2004–2009, Chevrolet Colorado 2004–2009, Isuzu I-290 2007–2008 +3 more
Related service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10169354Nov 12, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 159 | 77% |
| 2023 | 5 | 8% |
| 2022 | 1 | 4% |
| 2021 | 1 | 8% |
| 2020 | 1 | 7% |
| 2018 | 3 | 6% |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 4% |
| 2011 | 2 | 17% |
| 2009 | 2 | 7% |
| 2008 | 4 | 11% |
| 2007 | 5 | 12% |
| 2006 | 5 | 10% |
| 2005 | 11 | 10% |
| 2004 | 8 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2007 GMC Canyon
14 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 GMC Canyon
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology