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US recalls (2)
Child seat
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 and remedy
Risk: 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.
Exterior lighting: brake lights, switch
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 and remedy
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.
Canadian recalls (2)
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Accessories
2014-10-30 · campaign 2014-492
*** This notice is provided for information purposes only as the subject equipment is not regulated under the Motor Vehicle Safety Act ***
A safety defect may exist in aftermarket ACDelco brake shoes manufactured between April 1st 2013 to April 19 2014, sold and/or installed as service replacement parts. The lining of the rear brake shoe may detach from the steel shoe during normal service, causing the affected brake to fail. If the lining detaches from the steel shoe, it could cause rear-wheel lockup and it will reduce the available braking force which could lengthen the required stopping distance, and increase the risk of a crash without prior warning. Correction: GM Dealers, ACDelco warehouse distributors and their professional installer customers are to inspect the manufacture date of the rear brake shoes and, if necessary, replace the shoes. Customers of the 125 vehicles that were serviced by GM Dealers with the suspect parts will be notified by first class letter.
Seats and restraints
2010-11-18 · campaign 2010-418
Certain vehicles with regular or extended cab without a rear seat, and equipped with a front 60/40 split bench seat, fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 210.1 - User-ready Tether Anchorages for Restraint Systems. The child restraint top tether anchor for the front centre seat position in these vehicles is not accessible as required by the Standard. Without the top tether anchor, a child restraint may not be properly secured in the vehicle. Correction: If requested by the customers, dealers will modify the back panel trim cover to allow access to the top tether anchor. In addition, owner letters will include an Owner Manual Supplement that describes how to install a child restraint using a top tether in the centre seating position.
Owner complaints (38)
Owners filed 38 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 GMC Canyon (1 crashes, 1 fires reported). Among 21 model years of this model, it ranks #11 for the most complaints (median 38).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Electrical system | 15 | |
| Engine | 14 | |
| Service brakes | 8 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | |
| Unknown or other | 5 | |
| Structure | 4 | |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | |
| Power train | 3 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2008 GMC Canyon.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2008 GMC Canyon Regular Cab | – | – | – | 4★ |
| 2008 GMC Canyon 4-DR. | – | – | – | 4★ |
| 2008 GMC Canyon Extended Cab | – | – | – | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2008 GMC Canyon version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Canyon 2WD 2.9 L Automatic 4-spd | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Canyon 2WD 2.9 L Manual 5-spd | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Canyon 2WD 3.7 L Automatic 4-spd | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Canyon 4WD 2.9 L Automatic 4-spd | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Canyon 4WD 2.9 L Manual 5-spd | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Canyon 4WD 3.7 L Automatic 4-spd | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Canyon Cab Chassis Inc 2WD 3.7 L Automatic 4-spd | 14 | 18 | 15 | $4,450 |
| Canyon Cab Chassis Inc 4WD 3.7 L Automatic 4-spd | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Canyon Crew Cab 2WD 2.9 L Automatic 4-spd | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Canyon Crew Cab 2WD 2.9 L Manual 5-spd | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Canyon Crew Cab 2WD 3.7 L Automatic 4-spd | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Canyon Crew Cab 4WD 3.7 L Automatic 4-spd | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
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