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2007 GMC Canyon Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
10%of 42 total for the year
Median mileage
49,729miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2007 GMC Canyon, 10% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,729 miles.

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.

“Vehicle cranks but does not start. Security light flashing. After 10 minutes with key on and security light off after turning off then crank engine starts. Happened at least 15 times. Now, engine sometimes will crank itself in the on position and will not start and security light flashing. Happened three times and finally after three 10 minute key on wait cycles in a dark parking lot security light stopped flashing and started and made it home. Vehicle very unreliable now. I am tired of having a vehicle that thinks the owner is trying to steal owned vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #10622352, filed 2014-08, 39,458 miles

“The 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 the gear shift would engage while the vehicle was turned off. The dealer also stated that the function was normal and that there was nothing to repair; however, the parking brake should be engaged. …”

NHTSA complaint #10344220, filed 2010-07, 60,000 miles

“The 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 ever the vehicle was in motion. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection and the technician stated that the vehicle was operating normal. On two separate occasions the identical failure occurred and the computerized system was reprogrammed. …”

NHTSA complaint #10283857, filed 2009-09, 22,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026338%
202442%
2023610%
2022518%
2021217%
2020643%
2019741%
20182751%
20171827%
20163914%
20153813%
201214%
2011217%
2010113%
2009519%
200838%
2007410%
200612%
200576%
200445%

Other parts of the 2007 GMC Canyon

Electrical system
14 complaints
Brakes
7 complaints
Air bags
5 complaints
Engine
5 complaints
Exterior lighting
5 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Engine cooling
3 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Visibility (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.

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