Model year guide

2010 GMC Canyon

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2010 GMC Canyon is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 15 on record.

2010 GMC Canyon — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2010 GMC Canyon at a glance

Safety recalls2
Combined16–21 mpg
Typical price$14,443

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2010 GMC Canyon recalls 2

Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch NHTSA Campaign #12V594000 · 19/12/2012

General Motors is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured from November 9, 2009, through August 28, 2012, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 113, "Hood Latch System." The hood may be missing the secondary hood latch.

Fix: General Motors will notify owners and instruct them to inspect their vehicle for the presence of a secondary hood latch. Dealers will replace the hood on any affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on January 17, 2013. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or G…

Child Seat NHTSA Campaign #10V575000 · 18/11/2010

GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2011, CHEVROLET COLORADO, GMC CANYON, MODEL YEAR 2006, ISUZU I-280/I-350, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2008, I-290/I-370, REGULAR CAB VEHICLES AND EXTENDED CAB VEHICLES WITHOUT A REAR SEAT AND EQUIPPED WITH A FRONT 60/40 SPLIT BENCH SEAT. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE TOP T…

Fix: DEALERS WILL CUT A HOLE INTO THE BACK PANEL TRIM COVER TO ALLOW ACCESS TO THE TOP TETHER ANCHOR FOR THE FRONT CENTER SEAT POSITION AND WILL PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION AS TO USE IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OW…

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2010 GMC Canyon MPG & running costs

Combined16–21 mpg
City16 mpg
Highway22 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,613

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 16 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

What's a 2010 GMC Canyon worth?

Low
$9,500
Typical price
$14,443
High
$19,800

From 15 comparable 2010 GMC Canyon listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2010 GMC Canyon costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$18,065
Depreciation (5 yrs)$7,800
Total$25,865
Per mile$0.34

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($14,443) with the same model 5 model-years older ($6,630), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2010 GMC Canyon trims & engines on record

Trims
SLE · SLT · Work Truck
Engines
3.7L 5-cyl · 2.9L 4-cyl

2010 GMC Canyon vehicles on record

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2010 GMC Canyon — frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 GMC Canyon have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2010 GMC Canyon. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What gas mileage does the 2010 GMC Canyon get?

The 2010 GMC Canyon has U.S. EPA estimates of 16–21 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (16 versions).

How much is a 2010 GMC Canyon worth?

Comparable 2010 GMC Canyon listings run roughly $9,500–$19,800, typically around $14,443 (from 15 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.