2008 GMC Canyon Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 8%of 38 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 83,136miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 2008 GMC Canyon, 8% of the 38 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,136 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.
“When sitting at idle, the engine miss & spark knock at times. When start driving down the road the throttle seems hard to Press & takes a little time to reach up to road speed. The truck does not get good gas mileage at all. I had the spark plugs & wires changed still don't help.”
NHTSA complaint #11744895, filed 2026-06“The contact owns a 2008 Gmc Canyon. When shifting into drive or reverse, the vehicle accelerated without warning. The defect was a recurring issue. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it not was diagnosed that the fuel injectors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000. Updated 03/11/16”
NHTSA complaint #10818336, filed 2016-01, 140,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Gmc Canyon. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning while turning at unknown speeds. The failure was experienced numerous times. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times but the failure could not be replicated. The dealer cleaned the engine and fuel wiring system. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer advised that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number 09v154000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was 26,272 and the current mileage was 30,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10510216, filed 2013-05, 26,272 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11004727Jun 29, 2024This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 10250505Feb 7, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
- 10241417Aug 1, 2023This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 10222766Sep 16, 2022This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles…
- 10222765Sep 14, 2022This service bulletin provides the technician with additional information on fuels, fuel additives and fuel management.
- 10222739Sep 13, 2022This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 10218873Aug 10, 2022This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
- 10213816May 26, 2022This Preliminary information communicates provides information to the technician on the use of R-99 or R-95 Renewable diesel fuel.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 1% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 3 | 11% |
| 2019 | 3 | 18% |
| 2018 | 5 | 9% |
| 2017 | 7 | 11% |
| 2016 | 10 | 4% |
| 2015 | 5 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 13% |
| 2009 | 6 | 22% |
| 2008 | 3 | 8% |
| 2007 | 3 | 7% |
| 2006 | 6 | 13% |
| 2005 | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 | 3 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2008 GMC Canyon
15 complaintsEngine
14 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 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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