2008 GMC Canyon Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 13%of 38 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2008 GMC Canyon, 13% of the 38 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“The initial problem is that the vehicle ignition engages on its own while parked without the key being in the ignition. I would notice the radio playing on occasion. When I opened the door the bells sound like the key is in the ignition but it is not. On other occasions the battery would just be drained dead. I took it in to several different Gmc dealer several times and each time I was told since they could not duplicate the problem there was nothing they could do. Soon after, and this has occurred on several occasions, the cruise control would disengage while driving down the highway. …”
NHTSA complaint #10668071, filed 2014-12, 15,000 miles“At the time of original discovery of a problem the vehicles cruise control would work intermittently. Months after the original discovery, a friend stated I had no brake lights. I checked the fuses and bulbs both were satisfactory. I conducted a check of the brake light switch with a volt meter and the switch is bad. There is no indication to the operator that the brake lights are not functioning. Further research indicates there is a known problem in this make of vehicle. I have conducted a VIN search of my vehicle and it is not covered in current or past recalls of this known issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10632543, filed 2014-09“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. While attempting to park the vehicle, it gently touched the median and independently accelerated. The vehicle failed to stop until it crashed into the side of a building. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was not injured. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 34,000. The VIN was not available. Updated 1/12/16”
NHTSA complaint #10788601, filed 2015-11, 34,000 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 13% |
| 2024 | 2 | 1% |
| 2023 | 3 | 5% |
| 2020 | 1 | 7% |
| 2018 | 2 | 4% |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 11 | 4% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 1 | 8% |
| 2010 | 2 | 25% |
| 2009 | 2 | 7% |
| 2008 | 5 | 13% |
| 2007 | 3 | 7% |
| 2006 | 2 | 4% |
| 2005 | 6 | 5% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2008 GMC Canyon
15 complaintsEngine
14 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsOther or unknown
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 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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