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US recalls (2)
Latches/locks/linkages: hood, latch
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 and remedy
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.
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.
Canadian recalls (2)
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2012-12-20 · campaign 2012-439
Certain vehicles fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 113 – Hood Latch System. Specifically, the hood may be missing the secondary hood latch. If the primary hood latch is not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly. If this occurs while the vehicle is in motion, the hood could contact the windshield and compromise the driver’s ability to see the road and its users, which could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the hood.
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 (8)
Owners filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 GMC Canyon (1 crashes reported). Among 21 model years of this model, it ranks #19 for the most complaints (median 38).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | |
| Electrical system | 2 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Power train | 1 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2010 GMC Canyon.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2010 GMC Canyon Crew Cab 4-DR. w/SAB | – | – | – | 4★ |
| 2010 GMC Canyon Extended Cab w/SAB (Early Release) | – | – | – | 4★ |
| 2010 GMC Canyon Extended Cab w/SAB (Later release) | – | – | – | 4★ |
| 2010 GMC Canyon Regular Cab w/SAB (Early Release) | – | – | – | 4★ |
| 2010 GMC Canyon Regular Cab w/SAB (Later release) | – | – | – | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2010 GMC Canyon version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Canyon 2WD 2.9 L Automatic 4-spd | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Canyon 2WD 2.9 L Manual 5-spd | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Canyon 2WD 3.7 L Automatic 4-spd | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Canyon 2WD 5.3 L Automatic 4-spd | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Canyon 4WD 2.9 L Automatic 4-spd | 17 | 23 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Canyon 4WD 2.9 L Manual 5-spd | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Canyon 4WD 3.7 L Automatic 4-spd | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Canyon 4WD 5.3 L Automatic 4-spd | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Canyon Cab Chassis Inc 2WD 3.7 L Automatic 4-spd | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Canyon Cab Chassis Inc 4WD 3.7 L Automatic 4-spd | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Canyon Crew Cab 2WD 2.9 L Automatic 4-spd | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Canyon Crew Cab 2WD 2.9 L Manual 5-spd | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,200 |
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