Table 1 shows six common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2008 GMC Canyon. The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the car stall (two problems).
When sitting at idle, the engine miss & spark knock at times. When start driving down the road the throttle seems hard to press & takes a little time to reach up to road speed. The truck does not get good gas mileage at all. I had the spark plugs & wires changed still don't help. Read details...
1. "theft deterrent" illuminates and truck will not start. Have to wait 10 minutes with key in the "acc" position and then it starts. Happens often at least 2 times a week. Also, while I am driving the "theft deterrent" illuminates at least 4 times a week while highway Read details...
When first starting the vehicle(especially cold starts) the engine is making a loud knocking noise and then stops after it warms up for a while. I brought it to my mechanic and he informed me I need new lifters and have a internal engine problem. Read details...