2009 GMC Canyon Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%of 27 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2009 GMC Canyon, 7% of the 27 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“My husband recently asked if I had encountered any problems using the cruise control in this vehicle. Since I seldom drive any distance with that vehicle, I never noticed anything. But he had traveled onto the interstate, and when attempting to set the cruise, noticed it didn't work. Yesterday, I had to follow him somewhere, and I noticed the brake lights weren't coming on. We tested all the other things (tail lights, back up lights, turn signals), and everything was working properly. …”
NHTSA complaint #11445613, filed 2021-12“My husband's brake lights went out on his 2009 Gmc Canyon. He took it to a dealer to have it fixed. We read online that there was a recall for his brake light switch. They checked his VIN and said there wasn't anything. It isn't the bulbs, fuse, etc. They fixed it and said it'll either work for the next 5 min or it won't work at all. And handed him the keys. He drove it and sure enough, the lights went out, again. He took it back and the same thing happened. It may or may not work, yada yada... Why would they hand them the keys plus allow it pass for inspection if it does not work? …”
NHTSA complaint #10468516, filed 2012-07Related recalls
- 09V310000Jul 29, 2009Gm is recalling 185,903 model year 2004-2009 colorado, gmc model year 2009-2004 canyon, model year 2006 I-280, I-350, model year 2007-2008 I-290, and I-370…Covers: GMC Canyon 2004–2009, Chevrolet Colorado 2004–2009, Isuzu I-290 2007–2008 +3 more
Related service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 159 | 77% |
| 2023 | 5 | 8% |
| 2022 | 1 | 4% |
| 2021 | 1 | 8% |
| 2020 | 1 | 7% |
| 2018 | 3 | 6% |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 4% |
| 2011 | 2 | 17% |
| 2009 | 2 | 7% |
| 2008 | 4 | 11% |
| 2007 | 5 | 12% |
| 2006 | 5 | 10% |
| 2005 | 11 | 10% |
| 2004 | 8 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2009 GMC Canyon
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEngine
3 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology