Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 GMC Canyon
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 GMC Canyon has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 42 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #10V575000 CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS FMVSS 225 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V310000 BRAKE LAMP SWITCH MALFUNCTION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V307000 CERTIFICATION TIRE LABEL/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 14 complaints
- Air Bags 5 complaints
- Engine 5 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 5 complaints
- Power Train 4 complaints
- Service Brakes 4 complaints
Of the 42 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 2 a fire; across all 42 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 GMC Canyon has an average reliability rating. Common complaints include electrical and brake issues, though recalls don't affect major mechanical components. An accessible repair cost range and manageable maintenance schedule contribute to its cost-effectiveness and ownership appeal.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $150–$400 | common |
| service brakes | 60,000–90,000 miles | $200–$500 | common |
| engine | 70,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | occasional |
| exterior lighting | 50,000–75,000 miles | $80–$200 | occasional |
| air bags | 80,000–110,000 miles | $300–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake system inspection
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system check
- Air filter replacement
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Dashboard warning lights
- Unresponsive brakes
- Engine misfiring
- Dim or flickering lights
- Airbag warning light
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 GMC Canyon at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.