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2010 GMC Canyon Electrical system Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
25%of 8 total for the year
Median mileage
23,052miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 2010 GMC Canyon, 25% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,052 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.

“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

“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

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025225%
20242613%
20232032%
20221450%
202118%
2020321%
2019529%
20181019%
20171218%
20163814%
20153211%
2012939%
2011325%
2010225%
2009830%
20081539%
20071433%
20061735%
20052320%
20041316%

Other parts of the 2010 GMC Canyon

Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2010 GMC Canyon

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology