2009 GMC Canyon Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 11%of 27 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2009 GMC Canyon, 11% of the 27 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 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.
“It times it wont start have to wait 15-20 min to start while parked I also had a 2004 colorado that did the same thing .now for the safety end .if your in the country an you or someone is haveing a medical issue an it wont start their is a possible life or death situation that person has a greater chance of dieing .I have talked to dealers about this problem all they said we can try different things but at my expence. I was told it has something to do with the security lock system . …”
NHTSA complaint #11377882, filed 2020-12, 45,000 miles“Every few days the vehicle will not start.... The security light comes on.. You have to disconnect the battery and wait for about 10 to 15 minutes for the computer to reset before you can restart the vehicle. This has happened at least once to twice a week starting shortly after I purchased the vehicle... I have taken it back to dealership where I bought it from and they said they could not find out what the problem what because it did not do it to them. …”
NHTSA complaint #10641227, filed 2014-10, 87,686 miles“For several months now, vehicle will not start. Turn key, no click, no crank, nothing. All standard dash light come on, headlights are bright, all accessory items work fine, just no start. Have taken truck in to dealership twice now for problem, and no resolution. Starts every time for them. Last time took key and paperwork, went out to lot, got in, and no start, went back in to dealership, finally grabbed mechanic, went to truck, but it started ok. May not fail again for a day or more, then fail several times in same day. …”
NHTSA complaint #10817116, filed 2015-12, 60,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11009531Sep 27, 2024This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11007116Aug 6, 2024This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11007091Aug 5, 2024This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
- 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…
- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10242298Aug 10, 2023This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
- 10211658May 2, 2022This service bulletin provides policy information on warranty administration guidelines for multiple repairs with independent causes (GM Canada Dealers Only).
- 10199238May 3, 2021This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
- 10178949Jul 28, 2020This Bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC…
- 10178387Jul 27, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 13% |
| 2024 | 14 | 7% |
| 2023 | 10 | 16% |
| 2022 | 2 | 7% |
| 2020 | 3 | 21% |
| 2019 | 3 | 18% |
| 2018 | 6 | 11% |
| 2017 | 14 | 21% |
| 2016 | 22 | 8% |
| 2015 | 13 | 4% |
| 2012 | 1 | 4% |
| 2011 | 3 | 25% |
| 2009 | 3 | 11% |
| 2008 | 14 | 37% |
| 2007 | 5 | 12% |
| 2006 | 6 | 13% |
| 2005 | 5 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2009 GMC Canyon
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 GMC Canyon
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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