Recalls
3campaigns
1 seat · 1 brake · 1 fuel system
Source: NHTSA
Complaints
27filed
Owner reports, 2005–2016 shown
Source: NHTSA ODI
Fuel economy
20mpg combined
$3,266/yr at this week's prices
Source: EPA · EIA
Specs
2.9 L 4-cyl· 4-speed automatic
16 engine and transmission configurations
Source: NHTSA vPIC
Recalls (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2009 GMC Canyon. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS FMVSS 225
Child seat
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Repair progress not yet reported192,676 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 10V575000
Listed for 2009 GMC Canyon. Not checked against your VIN.
BRAKE LAMP SWITCH MALFUNCTION
Exterior lighting · brake lights · switch
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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, SOUTH CAROLINA, TEXAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS AND UTAH. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A BRAKE LAMP SWITCH THAT MAY NOT WORK AS DESIGNED DUE TO CONTAMINATION IN THE SWITCH.
- Consequence
- THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE SIMULTANEOUS LOSS OF ALL BRAKE LAMPS OR CAUSE ALL OF THE BRAKE LAMPS TO STAY ON CONTINUOUSLY. BOTH OF THESE CONDITIONS COULD FAIL TO WARN OTHERS OF THE DRIVER'S INTENTIONS AND COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
- 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 OTHER STATES WILL BE IMPLEMENTED IN THE SAME TIME FRAME. IN THE INTERIM, OWNERS WHO EXPERIENCE THE FAILURE CAN OBTAIN A FREE REPAIR, HOWEVER THEY WILL BE REQUIRED TO RETURN WHEN THE NEW DESIGN PART BECOMES AVAILABLE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727 OR AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Repair progress not yet reported185,903 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 09V310000
Listed for 2009 GMC Canyon. Not checked against your VIN.
FUEL SYSTEM CONTROL MODULE
Fuel system, gasoline
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- GM IS RECALLING 27,188 MY 2009 CADILLAC ESCALADE, ESCALADE HYBRID, ESCALADE ESV, AND ESCALADE EXT; CHEVROLET AVALANCHE, SUBURBAN, TAHOE, TAHOE HYBRID, AND COLORADO; AND GMC YUKON, YUKON HYBRID, YUKON XL, AND CANYON VEHICLES. THE FUEL SYSTEM CONTROL MODULES MAY HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH AN ADHESIVE SEPARATION OF THE ROOM TEMPERATURE VULCANIZING (RTV) SEAL BETWEEN THE SEAL AND THE HOUSING MAY ALLOW WATER TO SEEP INTO THE MODULE.
- Consequence
- WATER IN THE MODULE COULD CAUSE A SHORT OR OPEN CIRCUIT, ILLUMINATION OF THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP, SETTING OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES OR THE ENGINE MAY BE HARD TO START, MAY NOT START OR MAY STALL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy
- DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW FUEL SYSTEM CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 18, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 AND GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 OR AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Repair progress not yet reported27,188 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 09V154000
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Owner complaints (27)
27 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.
1involved a crash
1involved a fire
1injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 27 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 8 | 29.6% |
| Power train | 5 | 18.5% |
| Service brakes | 4 | 14.8% |
| Air bags | 3 | 11.1% |
| Engine | 3 | 11.1% |
| Fuel system | 3 | 11.1% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 11.1% |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 7.4% |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 7.4% |
| Electronic stability control | 1 | 3.7% |
How 2009 compares with other Canyon years
Best and worst Canyon years →2005113
200648
200742
200838
200927
20108
201112
201223
2015303
2016270
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 113 | 3 |
| 2006 | 48 | 4 |
| 2007 | 42 | 3 |
| 2008 | 38 | 2 |
| 2009 | 27 | 3 |
| 2010 | 8 | 2 |
| 2011 | 12 | 5 |
| 2012 | 23 | 2 |
| 2015 | 303 | 8 |
| 2016 | 270 | 4 |
This year (2009)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 20 mpg combined
20
mpg combined
18
city
24
highway
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $3,350
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 444 g/mi
- EPA class
- Small Pickup Trucks
What it costs you to run
$3,266per year
$272per month
750gallons a year
Miles ÷ 20 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.9 L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 / 24 / 20 | $3,350 | 444 |
| 2.9 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 / 24 / 20 | $3,350 | 444 |
| 2.9 L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 / 24 / 20 | $3,350 | 444 |
| 2.9 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 / 24 / 20 | $3,350 | 444 |
| 2.9 L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 17 / 23 / 20 | $3,350 | 444 |
| 2.9 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 17 / 23 / 20 | $3,350 | 444 |
| 3.7 L 5-cyl · 4-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 / 23 / 19 | $3,550 | 468 |
| 3.7 L 5-cyl · 4-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 / 23 / 19 | $3,550 | 468 |
| 3.7 L 5-cyl · 4-speed automatic | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 16 / 22 / 18 | $3,700 | 494 |
| 3.7 L 5-cyl · 4-speed automatic | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 16 / 21 / 18 | $3,700 | 494 |
| 3.7 L 5-cyl · 4-speed automatic | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 16 / 21 / 18 | $3,700 | 494 |
| 3.7 L 5-cyl · 4-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 / 20 / 17 | $3,950 | 523 |
| 5.3 L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 / 21 / 17 | $3,950 | 523 |
| 5.3 L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 / 21 / 17 | $3,950 | 523 |
| 5.3 L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 14 / 19 / 16 | $4,200 | 555 |
| 5.3 L 8-cyl · 4-speed automatic | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 14 / 19 / 16 | $4,200 | 555 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2009 GMC Canyon FAQ
How many recalls does the 2009 GMC Canyon have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 10V575000 (seat), 09V310000 (brake), 09V154000 (fuel system). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2009 GMC Canyon problems?
Owners filed 27 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (8), Power train (5), Service brakes (4) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2009 GMC Canyon get?
EPA rates the 2.9 L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic version at 18 city, 24 highway and 20 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
How does the 2009 Canyon compare with other years?
Among the 2005–2016 GMC Canyon model years at least five years old, the 2010 drew the fewest complaints (8) and the 2015 the most (303). The 2009 drew 27. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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