Air Bag Problems of GMC Canyon

GMC Canyon owners have reported 57 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 (27 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag light on (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

While driving I saw smoke and when I pulled over I seen fuel leaking from the gas tank area. Where it was leaking it ignited and the fire department had to put out the fire and the truck is totaled   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 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 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 Front Air Bag problem

Tl- the contact owns 2006 GMC Canyon. The contact was in a crash. The impact was hit on the front end of the vehicle when the airbag deployed. The contact was burned on the top left side of his arm; he was not hospitalized. A police report was filed.   Read details...




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