2008 GMC Canyon Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2008 GMC Canyon, and owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2008 GMC Canyon
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Child seat
GM is recalling certain model year 2004-2011, chevrolet colorado, GMC canyon, model year 2006, isuzu i-280/i-350, and model year 2007-2008, i-290/i-370, regular cab vehicles and extended cab vehicles without a rear seat and equipped with a front 60/40 split bench seat. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor…
Remedy: Dealers will cut a hole into the back panel trim cover to allow access to the top tether anchor for the front center seat position and will provide supplemental information as to use in the owner's manual. The…
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Switch (exterior lighting)
GM is recalling 185,903 model year 2004-2009 colorado, GMC model year 2009-2004 canyon, model year 2006 i-280, i-350, model year 2007-2008 i-290, and i-370, passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of alabama, arizona, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, nevada, new mexico, puerto rico,…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary components as specified in the recall bulletin free of charge. GM anticipates that parts will be available by june 2010. A special coverage for vehicles registered in all…
38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2008 GMC Canyon have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 76,288 miles. Complaints peaked in 2015 with 8 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“When sitting at idle, the engine miss & spark knock at times. When start driving down the road the throttle seems hard to Press & takes a little time to reach up to road speed. The truck does not get”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 17, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system
“Carrier Bearing ( Hanger Bearing) broken off mounts. Bearing is mounted via spot welds. The spot weld were not done properly. Was driving at about 30 MPH slowing down when the bearing broke loose from”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 11, 2023 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2008 GMC Canyon (Canyon 2WD, Canyon 4WD, Canyon Cab Chassis Inc 2WD, Canyon Cab Chassis Inc 4WD, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 15–20 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 14–18 / 18–24 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Small Pickup Trucks 2WD, Small Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| Engine | 4/5 cyl, 2.9/3.7 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare GMC Canyon model years
Recall and complaint counts for every GMC Canyon model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 GMC Canyon | 3 | 80 |
| 2005 GMC Canyon | 3 | 113 |
| 2006 GMC Canyon | 4 | 48 |
| 2007 GMC Canyon | 3 | 42 |
| 2008 GMC Canyon | 2 | 38 |
| 2009 GMC Canyon | 3 | 27 |
| 2010 GMC Canyon | 2 | 8 |
| 2011 GMC Canyon | 5 | 12 |
| 2012 GMC Canyon | 2 | 23 |
| 2015 GMC Canyon | 8 | 303 |
| 2016 GMC Canyon | 4 | 270 |
| 2017 GMC Canyon | 1 | 66 |
| 2018 GMC Canyon | 1 | 52 |
| 2019 GMC Canyon | 0 | 17 |
| 2020 GMC Canyon | 0 | 14 |
| 2021 GMC Canyon | 2 | 12 |
| 2022 GMC Canyon | 1 | 27 |
| 2023 GMC Canyon | 3 | 62 |
| 2024 GMC Canyon | 3 | 206 |
| 2025 GMC Canyon | 2 | 8 |
| 2026 GMC Canyon | 2 | 8 |
Checking a specific 2008 GMC Canyon
How do I know if my 2008 GMC Canyon has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2008 GMC Canyon; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised GMC dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 09V310000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other GMC models
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- Envoy2,459 complaints
- Yukon XL2,417 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.