The Lemon IndexAll cars · GMC Canyon · 2012
2012 GMC Canyon. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 1,500 and 39,000 miles. Median 26,000, from 6 complaints with a mileage.
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Stability control | 33% |
| Electrical | 33% |
| Doors, locks & latches | 17% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 17% |
| Lights | 17% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 2
12V594000 Dec 2012 Latches/Locks/Linkages / Hood / Latch
Defect. 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.
11V552000 Nov 2011 Seat Belts / Front
Defect. GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHEVROLET COLORADO AND GMC CANYON VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 9, 2011, THROUGH OCTOBER 19, 2011, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH DRIVER SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR TERMINALS THAT DO NOT FIT SNUGLY WITH THE CONNECTOR PINS, CAUSING THE CONNECTION TO BE INTERMITTENT.
Risk. THE LOOSE CONNECTIONS MAY CAUSE THE DRIVER TO NOT RECEIVE A VISUAL OR AUDIBLE WARNING THAT THE DRIVER SEAT BELT IS NOT FASTENED, THEREBY INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy. GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR TERMINALS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 7, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 AND GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.
Manufacturer communications 1321
GMC filed 1321 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- On some trucks and passenger vehicles, accessory power outlets (apo) and trailer lighting are
- 15111 - special coverage
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMC Canyon PU/CC AWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
| GMC Canyon PU/EC AWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
| GMC Canyon PU/RC AWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
| GMC Canyon PU/CC RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
| GMC Canyon PU/EC RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
| GMC Canyon PU/RC RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | No | No |
Engines and drivetrains 8
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.9L 4-cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | 18 / 24 / 21 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 2.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | RWD | 18 / 25 / 21 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 2.9L 4-cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4WD | 17 / 23 / 20 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 2.9L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | 4WD | 18 / 24 / 20 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 3.7L 5-cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | 17 / 23 / 19 | Regular | $3,300 |
| 3.7L 5-cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4WD | 17 / 23 / 19 | Regular | $3,300 |
| 5.3L 8-cyl | Auto 4-spd | RWD | 15 / 20 / 16 | Regular | $3,900 |
| 5.3L 8-cyl | Auto 4-spd | 4WD | 14 / 19 / 16 | Regular | $3,900 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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