2009 GMC Canyon: engine stalls while driving

Filed Nov 11, 2020 · Fuel system · 54,856 miles · NY

I was driving approx. 65 MPH in heavy traffic on the new york state thruway when I lost all power to my truck and was barely able to manuever off the road. I had my truck towed to my mechanic & was told that it was the fuel pump flow control module. Recall no. 08411 2009 gmc canyons were recalled because of this problem. The recall stated that the fuel system control modules have a condition in which an adhesive separation of the rtv seal between the seal and the housing may allow water to seep into the module. Water in the module could cause a short, illumination of the service engine soon light (which was on in my truck). Also the engine may be hard to start, may not start or may stall. If the vehicle stalls while it is moving, a crash may occur! This happened to me but I was fortunate enough to not crash and die. Like others my truck did not fall within the VIN #s. Obviously there was a problem with this part. My truck had the problems stated in the recall and this was confirmed by my mechanic & dealership. However, gmc denied the reimbursement because it was not within the recalled VIN#s. Gmc was not broad enough with their recall!! I'm attaching a photo of the module and you can clearly see the corrosion .

Filed Aug 4, 2017 · Fuel system · 137,900 miles · LA

Attempt to start the engine after sitting for a few hours in driveway, the engine starts then sputters and stalls as if not getting enough gas and attempts to die. After a few moments, it finally catches up and runs. Engine has stalled while sitting at traffic lighs several times. According to document id # 2274089--- #08411 product safety- hard start, no start, engine stall- replace engine control module- ( may 7, 2009) I have taken my vehicle to a gmc dealership several times in the past along with a copy of recall but they claim that it is a service bullentin and not a recall so they would not fix the problem. I took my vehicle to an independent gateway service dealership and told them the problem I was having with the engine stall. They pulled up the recall and showed it to me and advised me to take my vehicle to a gm dealership for the recall that the gm dealership says that there is no recall. I have had this truck for 4 years now and the same problem exist but gm denys that a recall exist even when I have the paperwork in hand.the recall pertains to truck numbersbetween 98104805 - 98123129. My truck # is 98123053 which falls in that category. My vehicle falls into this category but has not been repaired since I have had posession. I would appreciate it if this problem can be resolved.

Filed Dec 28, 2016 · Electrical · 92,301 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 gmc canyon. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle had stalled four times without warning. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 92,301.

Filed Aug 1, 2014 · Fuel system · 31,791 miles · OH

To start out I would like to say that this is my first brand new vehicle I have ever bought. I was on I 475 driving approx. 65 MPH when I lost all power to my truck and was barely able to coast off to the side of the road. I had my truck towed to the nearest gmc dealership to determine the problem. I was told that it was the fuel pump flow control module. I researched this problem at home and found out that 2009 gmc canyons were recalled because of this problem. The recall stated that the fuel system control modules have a condition in which an adhesive separation of the rtv seal between the seal and the housing may allow water to seep into the module. Water in the module could cause a short, illumination of the service engine soon light (which was on in my truck). Also the engine may be hard to start, may not start or may stall. If the vehicle stalls while it is moving, a crash may occur! Hello, this happened to me but I was fortunate enough to not crash and die. So back to the recall on my truck. Guess what? My truck did not fall within the VIN #s that were recalled and I was required to pay for the repair. To make matters worse my warranty covered this problem if the truck was within 3 years or 36,000 miles whichever comes first. Well my mileage was only 31,000 so that would qualify but my truck was over 3 years old. This is sooooooooooooooo wrong!!! Obviously there was a problem with 2009 gmc canyons being built. How can you say it was just a certain few that had this faulty part put in it. My truck obviously had the problems stated in the recall and this was confirmed by the dealership.however after many aggravating hours to gmc they still denied the fix because it was not within the recalled VIN#s and that is wrong on so many levels. How many people have to die or get hurt before they do something about this?

Filed May 14, 2011 · Electrical · 14,000 miles · CA

Anti-theft system would not allow the truck to start, then once started the entire dashboard components failed no speedometer, fuel, temp or air conditioner would work, also the traction control went into alarm... Gmc people said they could not see any alarm codes and failed to repair the anti-theft system... Recommended I get on-star to help identify the problem.. I did, it failed again and on-star saw the codes however gmc says they cannot trust on-star findings, even though they recommended them which is costing me $30.00 a month to monitor their vehicles warranty.. Still driving a truck that sometimes does not start and the entire dashboard shuts down while driving... Very dangerous.

Filed Jun 13, 2010 · Transmission · 12,000 miles · 00

Was driving slowly in a parking lot and was starting the turn into a parking stall when the steering became very difficult and the vehicle had difficulty moving forward. Transmission had gone into 4x4 low without anyone pushing the button on the dash. I had a 2007 canyon and it did the same thing about 3 times while driving in a parkade. When I contacted the dealer there comment was to bring it in while the incident is occurring. When I did take the 2007 in for service they could not find anything. I will mention the incident on 2009 when it goes in for its next service.