2011 GMC Canyon Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 17%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 150miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2011 GMC Canyon, 17% of the 12 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 150 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.
“A day or two after purchasing vehicle I was in a cramped parking lot and when I applied the brakes the vehicle suddenly accelerated. This happened twice, once going forward and once in reverse before I realized that my foot was partly on the brake pedal and partly on the accelerator. It has happened at least eight times since then. I have found that it happens more often when I am wearing wide soled work shoes. (Gmc markets this vehicle as a work truck.) this is a very dangerous problem which caused me to nearly trap a woman who was standing behind her car in a gas station. …”
NHTSA complaint #10435421, filed 2011-11, 150 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Gmc Canyon. The contact stated that the brake lights failed intermittently. Additionally when starting the vehicle there were multiple warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the repairs were unknown. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #10593479, filed 2014-05Related service bulletins
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 10253061Mar 4, 2024This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel…
- 10222777Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides technicians with updated information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 13% |
| 2025 | 3 | 38% |
| 2024 | 14 | 7% |
| 2023 | 10 | 16% |
| 2022 | 1 | 4% |
| 2021 | 1 | 8% |
| 2020 | 1 | 7% |
| 2018 | 3 | 6% |
| 2017 | 5 | 8% |
| 2016 | 9 | 3% |
| 2015 | 10 | 3% |
| 2012 | 3 | 13% |
| 2011 | 2 | 17% |
| 2009 | 4 | 15% |
| 2008 | 8 | 21% |
| 2007 | 7 | 17% |
| 2006 | 11 | 23% |
| 2005 | 21 | 19% |
| 2004 | 6 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2011 GMC Canyon
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 GMC Canyon
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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