Starter problems of the 2008 GMC Canyon

Two problems related to starter have been reported for the 2008 GMC Canyon. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 GMC Canyon based on all problems reported for the 2008 Canyon.

1 Starter problem

Failure Date: 06/02/2014

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. The problem is when trying to start it wont start until after sitting in the truck for exactly 10 minutes. After that it will start. I never noticed the time delay previously and bought unnecessary batteries and had a starter changed. If you look on google all Canyons and colorado owners report the same problem won't start for 10 minutes. I recently took it to dealer and they said its a faulty passlock that's not covered under warranty $380. 00. If all the trucks are having the same problem it should be recalled. The alarm system prevents the starting of the truck for exactly 10 minutes. This can be a matter of life and death in an emergency. More info can be found online in the search. Please help.

2 Starter problem

Failure Date: 05/27/2013

Following the first incident noted above, there were several other such incidents, where turning the ignition switch resulted in no starter engagement, dead battery indication. Following the first incident, the original battery had been replaced with a new battery. After the second incident following a jump start, the engine started. The vehicle was driven about 3 miles to an automotive parts store where the new battery (about 1 month old) was tested and found to be fully charged and in good condition. Following a third incident about a month aftter the second incident, the vehicle was taken to the gm deaaler for diagnosing. The dealer said the ignition switch was defective based upon the computer code. Despite the vehicle's 2008 year, the vehicle only had 14,769 miles. My out-of-pocket cost was $386. This defective switch should not have failed at such a low mileage. An internet search revealed other gm products reporting the same switch failure problem.


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