2012 GMC Canyon Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 9%of 23 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 110,625miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2012 GMC Canyon, 9% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 110,625 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.
“The contact owns a 2012 Gmc Canyon. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle began to vibrate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the hub bearing needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but the manufacturer could not cover the repairs due to the vehicle being over 100,000 miles. The failure millage was 161,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10906420, filed 2016-09, 161,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11007936Aug 22, 2024This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 11007935Aug 22, 2024This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
- 10247352Nov 14, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer?s…
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10242061Aug 7, 2023This 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.
- 10235561Apr 4, 2023This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 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.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 0% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 2 | 3% |
| 2016 | 4 | 1% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 9% |
| 2010 | 1 | 13% |
| 2008 | 1 | 3% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 6 | 5% |
| 2004 | 13 | 16% |
Other parts of the 2012 GMC Canyon
9 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsOther or unknown
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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