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GMC CanyonModel year report

2010 GMC Canyon Problems

Complaints
8filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
10,000miles, 7 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
21 mpgcombined, 2.9L 4-cyl RWD · 18 city / 25 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2010 GMC Canyon (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2010 GMC Canyon. The part named most often is electrical system, with 2 complaints (25% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control (2) and fuel system (1). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 10,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 1,209 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 222 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Vehicle speed control complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Electrical system: “There was a random failure of speedometer to register correct speed. I am new to this vehicle so I do not know how often it has happened. I have read that this is a common problem but have not yet taken it to the dealer.”

NHTSA complaint #10419413, filed 2011-08, 7,000 miles

Vehicle speed control: “Gmc 2010 Canyon rolls forward up hill at 5mph idling with foot of gas and Gmc can't lower the idling RPM I have to shift to n. To stop the truck moving forward.”

NHTSA complaint #10383373, filed 2011-02, 4,011 miles

Fuel system: “The contact owns a 2010 Gmc Canyon. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH in rainy weather, the vehicle stalled with the illumination of the check engine warning light. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they advised that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. In addition, the contact was advised that his vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 09v154000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified and they stated that same thing. The failure mileage was 39,104. …”

NHTSA complaint #10479796, filed 2012-10, 39,104 miles

Body and structure: “The contact owns a 2010 Gmc Canyon. The contact noticed that the vehicle did not have a skid plate installed on the undercarriage that would protect the front differential and transfer case. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where he was informed that all of the vehicles were manufactured without the skid plate. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 0 and the current mileage was 350.”

NHTSA complaint #10362222, filed 2010-10

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 7,000 and 12,000 miles.

43%0–1043%10–2514%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (7 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 10,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20102011420122015
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2010 GMC Canyon. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Canyon Crew Cab · sedan RWD/AWDnot rated5 / 5——4 · 17.9% risk
Canyon Extended Cab · coupe RWD/AWDnot rated4 / 4——4 · 17.9% risk
Canyon Regular Cab · coupe RWD/AWDnot rated4 / 4——4 · 17.9% risk

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2010 GMC Canyon version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Canyon 2WD2.9L 4-cyl4-speed automatic182521$3,200
Canyon 2WD2.9L 4-cyl5-speed manual182521$3,200
Canyon 2WD3.7L 5-cyl4-speed automatic172319$3,550
Canyon 2WD5.3L 8-cyl4-speed automatic152017$3,950
Canyon 4WD2.9L 4-cyl4-speed automatic172320$3,350
Canyon 4WD2.9L 4-cyl5-speed manual182420$3,350
Canyon 4WD3.7L 5-cyl4-speed automatic172319$3,550
Canyon 4WD5.3L 8-cyl4-speed automatic141916$4,200
Canyon Crew Cab 2WD2.9L 4-cyl4-speed automatic182521$3,200
Canyon Crew Cab 2WD2.9L 4-cyl5-speed manual182521$3,200
Canyon Crew Cab 2WD3.7L 5-cyl4-speed automatic172319$3,550
Canyon Crew Cab 2WD5.3L 8-cyl4-speed automatic152017$3,950
Canyon Crew Cab 4WD3.7L 5-cyl4-speed automatic162118$3,700
Canyon Crew Cab 4WD5.3L 8-cyl4-speed automatic141916$4,200

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2010 GMC Canyon → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1,209 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 1,209 bulletins →

Other model years of the GMC Canyon

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
202683502420—Too new
2025813,5002420—Too new
20242074,0003420Too new to compareToo new
2023623,000342099 · MoreToo new
20222822,212142240 · TypicalRising
20211246,5002422—Not enough data
20201418,5000422—Not enough data
20191736,0820422—Rising
20185322,000142243 · TypicalStable
20176627,803142256 · TypicalFalling
201627146,5234422100 · MoreStable
201530354,6808422100 · MoreFalling
20122345,0002—21—Stable
20111251,0735—21—Not enough data
2010810,0002—21—Not enough data
20092749,9283—2030 · FewerFalling
20083868,0002—200 · FewerStable
20074273,6513—18Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20064860,0004—19Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200511350,1063—18Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20048074,4563—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All GMC Canyon model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2010 GMC Canyon have?

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2010 GMC Canyon as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2010 GMC Canyon is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 2 complaints (25% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control with 2.

Has the 2010 GMC Canyon been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2010 GMC Canyon get?

The EPA rates the 2010 GMC Canyon (Canyon 2WD, 2.9L 4-cyl) at 21 mpg combined, 18 city and 25 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,200 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2010 GMC Canyon reported?

Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 10,000 miles and the middle half falls between 7,000 and 12,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.