Air Bag Problems of GMC Canyon

GMC Canyon owners have reported 55 air bag related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common air bag problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag (25 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag not deploy (10 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Air Bag problems of GMC Canyon

The Air Bag problem

To whom it may concern, this letter is submitted to report a safety-related defect involving an airbag sensor failure on a 2022 GMC Canyon. The vehicle experienced a failure of an airbag sensor that is part of the supplemental restraint system (srs).   Read details...

The Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Vehicle was involved in two vehicle accident. Driver airbag in 2016 Canyon failed to deploy upon impact with other vehicle. Accident occured on a city street in gulfport, ms. Was going straight at posted speed of 35mph, second vehicle failed to yield at cross street.   Read details...

The Air Bag Light On problem

Air bag light came on to service airbag while driving. No impact at time.   Read details...

The Warning Light On problem

The contact owns a 2007 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that the rear side curtain air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact was concerned that the failure was a known issue for similar 2004 to 2012 models. The dealer was not notified of the failure.   Read details...

The Air Bag On-off Switch problem

In fresno, CA at 5:30 p. M. , I was heading east on shaw Ave. , a three lane street, near brawley Ave. A van, waiting for cross traffic at the center island, suddenly jolted into three lanes of heavy christmas traffic. The car driver in the first lane slammed on her brakes and stopped safely.   Read details...




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