2008 GMC Canyon vs 2008 Toyota Tacoma
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 Toyota Tacoma |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 38 | 445 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 11 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 953 | 330 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 48 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–20 | 16–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,000 mi | 58,600 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | GMC Canyon | Toyota Tacoma |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 | 124 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 85 |
| Structure | 4 | 76 |
| Electrical System | 15 | 27 |
| Steering | 1 | 40 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 29 |
| Power Train | 3 | 22 |
| Engine | 14 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Won’t start | 6 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 91 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 18 |
| Stalling | 0 | 14 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 10 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 10 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 10 |
2008 GMC Canyon
2008 Toyota Tacoma
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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.