2012 GMC Canyon Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 4%of 23 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2012 GMC Canyon, 4% of the 23 complaints for this model year.
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.
“On all chevy / canyon models 05 thru 12 there is an issue called passlock which prevents the vehicle from starting, it will leave you stranded. The failure is the ignition housing with the passlock sensor, not the actual key / tumbler, the part has to be replaced. The problem / failure is so common that you can google 2005 thru 2012 chevy colorado gmc canyon passlock issue and find the root and a how to fix / repair guides. …”
NHTSA complaint #11575200, filed 2024-03Related service bulletins
- 11037253Sep 4, 2026This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11030974Apr 1, 2026This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
- 11030092Mar 9, 2026This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
- 11030091Mar 9, 2026This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11027601Jan 8, 2026This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11025755Nov 20, 2025This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer’s…
- 11023091Sep 9, 2025New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
- 11022084Aug 14, 2025This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
- 11021792Aug 7, 2025This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the…
- 11019693Jun 9, 2025This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 13% |
| 2025 | 2 | 25% |
| 2024 | 10 | 5% |
| 2023 | 6 | 10% |
| 2022 | 4 | 14% |
| 2021 | 2 | 17% |
| 2019 | 3 | 18% |
| 2018 | 5 | 9% |
| 2017 | 13 | 20% |
| 2016 | 20 | 7% |
| 2015 | 16 | 5% |
| 2012 | 1 | 4% |
| 2011 | 1 | 8% |
| 2008 | 5 | 13% |
| 2007 | 2 | 5% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 7 | 6% |
| 2004 | 5 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2012 GMC Canyon
9 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 GMC Canyon
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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