2008 GMC Canyon electrical system problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2008 GMC Canyon — 39% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Been having an issue with the brake light switch at the brake pedal sticking and our brake lights staying on. We notice it mostly after we have parked the truck and turn it off. The brake lights will stay illuminated, not always right away. The brake lights staying illuminated have caused our…”
filed Jan 11, 2021
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 gmc canyon. While driving approximately 70 mph, the contact noticed a burning odor. The air conditioner was on speed 2 as smoke and plastic particles emitted into the interior of the vehicle. While switching to speed 1, there was no response. There was also no response…”
filed Nov 20, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 25, 2024
Electrical System problems in other Canyon years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Canyon | 25 | 12% |
| 2023 Canyon | 18 | 33% |
| 2022 Canyon | 11 | 46% |
| 2018 Canyon | 10 | 19% |
| 2017 Canyon | 11 | 17% |
| 2016 Canyon | 37 | 14% |
| 2015 Canyon | 32 | 11% |
| 2012 Canyon | 9 | 39% |
| 2009 Canyon | 8 | 30% |
| 2007 Canyon | 14 | 33% |
| 2006 Canyon | 17 | 35% |
| 2005 Canyon | 23 | 20% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 GMC Canyon
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.