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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2010 GMC Canyon recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2010 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
2
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
13
Latest campaign
Dec 19, 2012

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Latches/locks/linkages1Dec 19, 2012
Child seat1Nov 18, 2010

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Dec 19, 2012Latest campaign
Dec 19, 201212V594000

Latches/locks/linkages: hood latch

If the primary hood latch is not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly.

DetailsHide details for campaign 12V594000
What's wrong
General Motors is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured from November 9, 2009, through August 28, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 113, "Hood Latch System." The hood may be missing the secondary hood latch.
Risk
If the primary hood latch is not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly. During vehicle operation, this could obstruct the view of the driver and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
General Motors will notify owners and instruct them to inspect their vehicle for the presence of a secondary hood latch. Dealers will replace the hood on any affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on January 17, 2013. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC at 1-866-996-9463.
Campaign
NHTSA 12V594000 · Dec 19, 2012
Nov 18, 201010V575000

Child seat

BOTH NHTSA AND GM DISCOURAGE PLACEMENT OF A CHILD IN A FRONT SEAT.

DetailsHide details for campaign 10V575000
What's wrong
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 VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE TOP TETHER ANCHOR FOR THE FRONT CENTER SEAT IS NOT ACCESSIBLE AND THE OWNER MANUAL DOES NOT INCLUDE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING HOW TO USE THE TOP TETHER.
Risk
BOTH NHTSA AND GM DISCOURAGE PLACEMENT OF A CHILD IN A FRONT SEAT. NEVERTHELESS, THERE ARE INDIVIDUAL CIRCUMSTANCES THAT MAY REQUIRE PLACEMENT OF A CHILD IN A RESTRAINT IN THE FRONT CENTER SEATING POSITION OF THIS VEHICLE THAT DOES NOT OFFER A REAR SEAT. LACK OF ACCESS TO THE TOP TETHER ANCHOR AND A LACK OF INSTRUCTIONS AS TO HOW TO USE IT, MAY RESULT IN IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF A CHILD RESTRAINT. IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF A CHILD RESTRAINT CAN RESULT IN A REDUCTION IN THE RESTRAINT'S PERFORMANCE IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH AND AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD SEATED IN THE RESTRAINT.
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 MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727 OR VISIT GM'S WEBSITE AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Campaign
NHTSA 10V575000 · Nov 18, 2010
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the GMC recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component13

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
13Complaints filed
1Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Unknown or other431000
Structure215000
Electrical system215000
Vehicle speed control215100
Air bags18000
Visibility/wiper18000
Fuel system18000
Gasoline18000
Power train18000
Suspension18000

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Canyon Crew Cab, Canyon Extended Cab, Canyon Regular Cab.

Latest reports

  • Unknown or other

    “Dash has cracked in a garage kept denali. It is unsightly and should not have happened.”

    Filed 07/31/2020 · ODI 11342474
  • Unknown or other

    “The dashboard has cracked in two places. The vehicle is garage kept when not in use. I am concerned that dashboard pieces may injure the driver or passengers during a vehicle accident.”

    Filed 10/01/2018 · ODI 11132673
  • Air bags

    “While the vehicle was stationary, the dash cracked. The dash has cracked in front of the front passenger seat and the crack goes into the airbag section.”

    Filed 08/28/2017 · ODI 11020166

Other GMC Canyon model years

Other GMC models

2010 GMC Canyon recall questions

How many recalls does the 2010 GMC Canyon have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2010 GMC Canyon. The most recent, 12V594000 (reported December 19, 2012), concerns latches/locks/linkages. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2010 GMC Canyon?

Unknown or other is the most-reported component, named in 4 complaints out of 13 filed with NHTSA (31%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2010 GMC Canyon?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the GMC recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised GMC dealer.

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