2008 GMC Canyon Consumer Discussions

Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon Electrical Problems

• Re: 05 GMC Canyon complete electrical meltdown!! [bmmetheny]

  Written by: canyon08 on Dec 19, 2011 7:17:07 PM

  Sorry for the delay...it turned out to be a faulty remote starter unit..polar star3175e replaced and working fine...for now...Electrical seems to be a bad word with these trucks! 2008, SLE Crew 4X4 95000 kms and so far only the usual.. oil,maintence issues, plus a purge valve for fuel tank...still love the truck!! Knock on dashboard! Want to possibly put a plow on it..any suggestions? Looked at a Fisher Homesteader...5000$ installed...was hoping ... Read More

• Re: 2006 GMC Canyon [snaproll1]

  Written by: canyon08 on Dec 10, 2011 5:34:29 PM

  This is my first GM must admit that I do like the truck, so far...2008 Canyon Crew,, have had it almost 2 years...90,000 kms on it, only cost so far is a purge canister...not bad from what I've seen here. Recently put a remote starter on it and have had some strange things happening...security light coming on as I drive ...as well as dome light coming on when I stop...it displays ... Read More

Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon Transmission Problems

• 2008 GMC Canyon 37k miles TRANSMISSION PROBLEM

  Written by: rgcb1 on Sep 1, 2011 9:40:58 PM

  It wont kickdown when I go on 3rd or 4th gear and hardly step on the gas. It hessitates, and shifts down until I loosen my foot. I did this with less than a quarter tank full of gas, I filled it up with gas and it wont do it anymore. Why did that happen?

Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon Body Noises

• Re: I get a weird Squeek while backing up... Any Ideas?? [nickster52]

  Written by: jodyrd250 on Jul 20, 2011 12:22:58 PM

  i also have a grinding/rubbing sound when i stop and turn my wheel to back into my driveway on my 2008 gmc canyon with 11k miles on it. never been in a wreck,and i had a recent front end alinement due to the front tires wearing out on the insides (they said the toe was off) i dont know what it is,but it sounds like a ball joint i had going ... Read More

Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon Audio Systems

• Integrated Roof Antena

  Written by: vento on Sep 8, 2010 9:23:17 AM

  I have a 2008 GMC Canyon. The factory radio was replaced. I have installed an Alpine radio, which it was working very well for almost two years. Now I have a problem with the Integrated Roof Antena. I have checked all the connections especially the antena. Everything is well connected. The radio reception is poor, I have programed the radio to find all the strong sations in the area, but still ... Read More

Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon Engine Problems

• Re: Low idle/check engine light/ tire alignment [passion43]

  Written by: bminton on Jun 16, 2010 2:23:46 PM

  I had all the same readings on my 2006 GMC Canyon with the 2.8 liter. The dealership replaced the Cam Solenoid Actuator. I had 121535 on my engine. My mileage is now 162435 and it is doing it again. There needs to be a recall or I am thinking about a class action lawsuit. Anybody want to join. I think that the letter for a recall they sent out on November ... Read More

• Re: Chevy Colorado/GMC Canyon: Engine Problems [sean91]

  Written by: arcticfox on Feb 17, 2010 5:21:10 AM

  I'm very surprised that people stay faithful to a product that fails on such a grand scale. In my last post I commented on my satisfaction with earlier Toyota products. In 1990 the Toyota I bought was bullet proof. The 1998 Corolla was up there at 90%. Although I found that car annoyingly underpowered for freeway travel, I didn't keep it long, I bought a Mazda. In 2003 I bought a ... Read More

Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon Electrical Problems

• Re: 2008 GMC Canyon Windshield Wipers [woody106]

  Written by: blue021 on Dec 5, 2009 9:32:20 PM

  I have a 2008 GMC Canyon SLT crew cab 4wd, and I have exactly the same problem you described. I have no idea as to a fix, sorry. Maybe as we add to this web site someone will take note. Two 2008 trucks doing the exact same thing as this cannot be a fluke.

Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon Engine Problems

• Re: GMC Canyon Engine Tapping [falcon19]

  Written by: falcon19 on Aug 5, 2009 12:36:08 PM

  Hello, I found "The Letter". I had received it in November 2008 and my wife had filed it away without telling me. It says that in "some" 2006 Colorados "engine valve seats may wear." A tipoff that this is happening is that the Service Engine Soon (SES) may come on and "additional wear may lead to engine idle roughness." Anyhow, the letter is a notification that the warranty for this problem ... Read More

Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon Electrical Problems

• Re: 2008 GMC Canyon Windshield Wipers [woody106]

  Written by: bully76 on Mar 17, 2009 8:10:28 AM

  My 08 did this as well...the body control module had to be reprogrammed. This is a known issue and there is a TSB in regards to this called Phanton Wiper issue

Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon Brake Questions

• gmc canyon noisy brakes

  Written by: batavia02 on Nov 25, 2008 7:49:51 AM

  we have a 2008 gmc canyon crew cab with the offroad suspension, but not the 4x4 gearing the brakes are noisy and squel almost every time my wife brakes , the truck has only 18k and we are not hard on the brakes. the dealer did look at them and put on something called quiet stop or something like that but they still squel.Anyone else have this problem?

Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon Electrical Problems

• Re: 2008 GMC Canyon Windshield Wipers [woody106]

  Written by: Mr_Shiftright on Oct 23, 2008 2:20:38 PM

  One would have to suspect the wiper switch since it replicates what you get when you accidentally hit the arm once.

• 2008 GMC Canyon Windshield Wipers

  Written by: woody106 on Oct 23, 2008 1:47:06 PM

  I'm having an issue with the wipers in my 08 Canyon. Periodically, the wipers will come on by themselves and make one complete pass across windshield and return to rest. This happens maybe once every two weeks or so. I haven't noticed any other electrical issues. Anyone else experiencing this? If so, have you identifed the cause and/or fix?

Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon Climate Control

• A/C Problem

  Written by: whl on Oct 17, 2008 7:16:09 AM

  When my a/c is turned on the compressor will only stay engaged for 4-8 seconds before disengaging even if inside truck temperature is over 100 degrees. It will stay disengaged for 6-8 seconds then engage again. It cools OK the 4-8 seconds compressor is engaged & will eventually cool down the cab. But the compressor is constantly kicking in or out every 6-8 seconds. The expansion valve & temperature sensor have ... Read More

Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon Engine Problems

• Re: 2008 Canyon engine [donnyr]

  Written by: donnyr on Jul 26, 2008 4:28:28 PM

  Hello Fellas I want to update all of you on my journey thru the GMC debacle and thank each of you for your input and just knowing that there are other people out there with the same "issue" as myself. It was good to know since GMC was telling me I was the only one. The dealership in my town really took an interest in this and resolved it by taking ... Read More

Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon Wheels and Tires

• 2008 GMC Canyon SLE 4x4 Crew Cab

  Written by: leebyeh on Jul 26, 2008 10:07:53 AM

  Hi guys i just baught the 2008 gmc canyon and was wondering whats the biggest set of off road tires i can put on this thing with out changing the rims for this year. As of now it has the 15x7 alluminum rims and standered 235 7515 tires on it. I want something that will make it look a little bigger and be good on the dirt roads. Do the bgf ... Read More

Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon Engine Problems

• Re: 2008 Canyon engine [leadfoot4]

  Written by: donnyr on Jul 4, 2008 7:16:55 PM

  hey mr. leadfoot your idea is something that a man from work suggested for me to do. altho it maybe something someone might do out of pure anger or frustration, but this idea has not crossed my mind in the least. How can I expect GMC to deal with me honestly if I were to be have like that.I simply want GMC to deal with me honestly as they expect me ... Read More

• 2008 Canyon engine

  Written by: donnyr on Jun 7, 2008 8:07:39 AM

  I just purchased a 2008 Canyon in December and was pleased with the truck, but noticed each morning or after the car cooled down, upon cranking the engine I have a knock in the engine only briefly, but yet a knock. I went to the dealer and asked to crank other Canyons on the lot. I cranked approximately 5 with no noise. So I informed service that my Canyon sounded like ... Read More

Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon Electrical Problems

• Re: 2008 Canyon Battery keeps going dead [donboudreaux]

  Written by: donboudreaux on Jan 12, 2008 4:34:02 AM

  On December 28 GMC agreed to give me a refund for the vehicle. I mailed in all paper work requested on January 2, 2008. On January 7, vehicle returned to me. On January 10th the battery went dead for the fifth time. I called GMC support on January 11, and they now refuse to give me a refund or replace the vehicle. They offer to pay me for the 30 days ... Read More

• Re: 2008 Canyon Battery keeps going dead [tommc]

  Written by: donboudreaux on Jan 3, 2008 11:11:42 AM

  Hi: Yes, after all attempts by the dealer, and GMC, failed to reproduce the problem after about a month in the shop, GMC has agreed to buy the truck back and give me a full refund. It took a LOT of threats of a lemon lawyer to convince them this was the best option for them.

• 2008 Canyon Battery keeps going dead

  Written by: donboudreaux on Dec 22, 2007 3:37:04 AM

  I have 1 2008 GMC Canyon purchased September 28, 2007 and the battery went out at 350 miles, battery replaced, and went out 11 days later, would not jump start. Dealer kept it 5 days and was not able to duplicate problem. 3 days later battery dead again, dealer kept it 8 days and unable to duplicate problem. 5 days later battery dead again, 604 miles on it. Dealer still unable ... Read More