2008 GMC Canyon vs 2008 Nissan Frontier
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2008 GMC Canyon | 2008 Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 38 | 136 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 953 | 106 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–20 | 16–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,000 mi | 85,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | GMC Canyon | Nissan Frontier |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 3 | 54 |
| Engine | 14 | 26 |
| Electrical System | 15 | 13 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 21 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 13 |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 0 | 10 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 0 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Won’t start | 6 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 7 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 6 |
| Stalling | 0 | 5 |
2008 GMC Canyon
2008 Nissan Frontier
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.