While driving my vehicle the vehicle early in the morning going to work, the headlights went out. I pulled over, and turned it to auto and they worked there, but did not work when switching it to headlamps. That happened just the one time. Also, since I have owned the vehicle, after operating the vehicle when it is dark outside, and then getting out to get gas, and getting back in. I crank the vehicle over, and I have no dash lights. I cannot see how fast I am going. It only does this after operating the vehicle and turning it off, and then getting back in and starting it again. This has occurred many times for the past 4 years.
The worst 2007 GMC Canyon problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical14
- Engine8
- Brakes7
- Airbags5
- Lights5
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Electrical14
- Engine8
- Brakes7
- Airbags5
- Lights5
- Steering4
- Transmission4
- Acceleration3
- Fuel system3
- Tires2
- Visibility2
- Body1
Recalls 3
Child seat
- What is 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 the federal safety agency 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.
Recall number 10V575000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 09V310000 · Recall details
Wheels: rim
- What is wrong
- Certain sport utility vehicles and trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles have an incomplete tire rim designation on the certification/tire label located on the driver's door edge. In addition, the label may also be missing the tire load rating on the label. Although this information is not required by the standard, if a tire of a lesser load rating is installed, the tire may not be able to sustain the loads encountered during use.
- Risk
- If a customer replaces a wheel and only relies on the rim size designation that is indicated on the label, a wheel that is of a different rim contour designation may be installed. It may be difficult or impossible to mount the tire on a wheel with the wrong contour. If the tire is mounted on the wheel with the wrong contour, the wheel and tire may not perform as intended, which could increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- A label that will correct the label originally installed will be mailed to consumers along with installation instructions. The customer will have the option for dealers to install the label. The recall begaon on november 7, 2006. Owners should contact cadillac at 1‑866‑982‑2239, chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, and gmc trucks at 1‑866‑996‑9463.
Recall number 06V307000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2007 GMC Canyon 866
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
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- This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline...
- This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or...
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2007 GMC Canyon fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.9L 4‑cyl | RWD | 15-18 | 22-24 | 18-20 |
| 3.7L 5‑cyl | RWD | 14-15 | 18-22 | 16-18 |
| 2.9L 4‑cyl | 4WD | 15-16 | 21-22 | 17-18 |
| 3.7L 5‑cyl | 4WD | 14-15 | 18-21 | 15-17 |
What 2007 GMC Canyon owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2007 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that on several occasions the vehicle would not immediately start-up. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the ignition switch was faulty and needed to be replaced. The ignition switch was replaced but the failure reoccurred. The contact indicated that the ignition switch had been replaced on four separate occasions over several years. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.
I was stopped at a light behind another car I was rear ended which pushed my truck into the back of the car ahead of me so hard it made my truck airborne and rolled 6 times thru a city intersection. The front of my truck was crushed almost to nothing out of the 4 vehicles involved mine was the only one where the airbags didn't deploy. Contributing to all the injuries I sustained and I was the only who had injuries.
After filling up fuel spits back out of the filler tube. Has occured multiple times for many years. Appears to be getting worse. Vehicle is stationary
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 gmc canyon. The contact stated that the rear side curtain air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact was concerned that the failure was a known issue for similar 2004 to 2012 models. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was 218,000.
Abs fault I have replaced brakes wheel hubs and sensers 2 times in 3 months still ABS fault 98,000 miles on truck this issue is all over the internet needs to be addressed
Bought our pristine 2007 gmc canyon sle in nov 2017 with 45, 471 original miles. Been very happy with it until lighting quirks started about a year ago. The last year or so the turn signal and brake lights have pulses where they decide to not work correctly. Then work fine for months, before acting up again. We actually had our canyon in at the gmc dealer in dec 2019 for loos intake manifold repair, 2nd time in last 9 months.. The service manager told us we also had no brake lights. I said I did not know that and I was now concerned how long they have not been working, and that we have had intermittent turn signal issues a number of times in the last year. Comes and goes. I then asked if there was any brake light or light switch recall on our canyon. I said I remember seeing a recall notice on consumer reports. He said their is no recall on our canyon. They said they fixed the brake light with a new brake pedal brake light switch. Tonight the lights started acting up again. When push brake peddle, left turn signal turns on. Left turn signal was also intermittent function, occasionally this last week. Tonight it had a hard time figuring out how to work, flash correctly. Then, while driving home tonight and with my kids following me in their SUV, when we got home they said the canyon needs to stay parked until repaired. They said my turn signals and brakes light are totally messed up and not working. No left running light, no left brake light, and right brake light on full brightness the whole time. They could not tell when I was braking or using the turn signals. Interesting how the dealer service manager did not recommend to us that they replace the light switch anyways, just to be safe.
When you start your truck up let it warm up you start driving down the road and you touch the brakes and the RPM start going up and down up and down with vehicle dying sporadically
The air condition blower motor suddenly failed. Up inspection and troubleshooting it was discovered that the plug connecting to the motor had melted.
Tl* the contact called on behalf of the owner of a 2007 gmc canyon. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact became nauseous. The contact pulled the vehicle off the roadway, exited the vehicle, and passed out for several minutes according to a witness. The driver experienced symptoms due to carbon monoxide poisoning. The contact attempted to move the vehicle once she regained consciousness, but became overwhelmed. The contact stopped the vehicle and, while attempting to retrieve documents from the glove box, she noticed flames inside the glove box. The contact exited the vehicle. The fire department was notified and was able to extinguish the fire; however, the vehicle was destroyed. A fire report was not filed. The driver was transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital. The driver received oxygen for six hours to remove the carbon monoxide from her lungs. The vehicle was towed to a private lot. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,003.
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Questions about the 2007 GMC Canyon
Is the 2007 GMC Canyon reliable?
Owners have filed 42 complaints about the 2007 GMC Canyon, close to a typical Canyon model year.
What is the 2007 GMC Canyon year score?
The 2007 GMC Canyon scores 72 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the GMC Canyon: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 GMC Canyon?
Electrical system, with 14 complaints, typically around 76,000 miles. Next is engine (8).
How many recalls does the 2007 GMC Canyon have?
3 recalls, covering child seat, exterior lighting and wheels.
What year does the GMC Canyon have the most electrical problems?
The GMC Canyon model years with the most electrical complaints are 2016 (38 complaints), 2015 (32 complaints) and 2024 (26 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2007 GMC Canyon get?
Official estimates for the 2007 GMC Canyon range from 15 to 20 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.9L 4-cyl, RWD) gets 15-18 city and 22-24 highway.
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