Electrical System Related Problems of the 2008 GMC Canyon

Table 1 shows five common electrical system related problems of the 2008 GMC Canyon. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (ten problems). The second most common problem is related to the starter (two problems).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of GMC Canyon


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2008 GMC Canyon

The Electrical System problem

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.   Read details...

The Starter problem

I purchased my Canyon in Nov 2007. After a year of having it, it would not start. I took it to the dealership and they said it was the starter and replaced it. It started doing the same thing a few months after that. I replaced the battery. I've purchased three batteries since owning the truck.   Read details...

The Wiring problem

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.   Read details...


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