2008 GMC Canyon Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 38 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 3,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2008 GMC Canyon, 3% of the 38 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,000 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.
“2008 Gmc Canyon crew cab 4wd: purchased new jun08. In july08 dealer replaced 1 tire. In dec08 dealer replaced all 4 tires. I asked about cause for wear and was told you got a bad set of tires . Feb09 the truck is in again with cupped tires and I'm told I need to pay for an alignment to properly diagnose the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10260347, filed 2009-03, 3,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10178292Jun 5, 2020This technical bulletin provides a procedure to eliminate a power steering noise due to extremely low temperatures.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 25% |
| 2024 | 5 | 2% |
| 2023 | 3 | 5% |
| 2022 | 6 | 21% |
| 2021 | 2 | 17% |
| 2020 | 1 | 7% |
| 2019 | 1 | 6% |
| 2018 | 4 | 8% |
| 2017 | 8 | 12% |
| 2016 | 181 | 67% |
| 2015 | 226 | 75% |
| 2012 | 2 | 9% |
| 2008 | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 | 4 | 10% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
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 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 GMC Canyon
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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