Gmc Canyon 2012
Model Canyon made in 2012 by Gmc got 3 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 11 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to unknown or other. . Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, power train and service brakes, hydraulic. There were some recalls concerninglatches/locks/linkages, seat belts.
Model 2012
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HOOD - LATCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V594000 | General Motors LLC | from 04/06/2011 to 08/28/2012 | V (Vehicle) | 118800 | MFR | General Motors LLC | 12/19/2012 | 12/19/2012 | 571 | 113 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the primary hood latch is not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly. during vehicle operation, this could obstruct the view of the driver and increase the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 gmc at 1-866-996-9463. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm's number for this campaign is 12319.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V552000 | GENERAL MOTORS LLC | from 09/09/2011 to 10/25/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 5593 | 12/07/2011 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS LLC | 11/17/2011 | 11/18/2011 | 571 | 208 | |||||
| Defect Summary | General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2012 chevrolet colorado and gmc canyon vehicles, manufactured from september 9, 2011, through october 19, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, occupant crash protection. these vehicles may have been produced with driver safety belt buckle electrical connector terminals that do not fit snugly with the connector pins, causing the connection to be intermittent. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The loose connections may cause the driver to not receive a visual or audible warning that the driver seat belt is not fastened, thereby increasing the risk of personal injury in the event of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Gm will notify owners and dealers will replace the seat belt buckle electrical connector terminals free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before december 7, 2011. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and gmc at 1-866-996-9463. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm's safety recall campaign number is 11322.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||||
| PI0639A | 03/01/2012 | 10043887 | Gm: the service stabilitrak message being displayed in dic. the stabilitrak indicator light may also be on. *js | 05/01/2012 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| PIP-5031 | 06/01/2012 | 10045063 | Gmc/chevrolet: some trucks, equipped with automatic transmission 4l60e, may experience slipping, missed or late shifts in 3rd and 4th gears due to possible 3-4 clutch distress. *pe | 08/15/2012 | |
| PIP-3366-B | 11/01/2011 | 10043185 | Cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer: some suvs and trucks are exhibiting a condition where by grinding/ratcheting type noise coming from automatic transmission when shifting into park while in 4wd low (4lo) range. *pe | 02/29/2012 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| PIP-5009-D | 05/01/2012 | 10044391 | Gmc/chevrolet: malfunction indicator lamp (mil) is illuminated and has a harsh shift 1-2. the tcc enable solenoid and wire harness should be replaced when repairs are performed on transmission. *pe | 06/18/2012 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||||
| PI-0785 | 08/01/2012 | PI-0785-A | 10046339 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: master cylinder was unbolted from brake booster at time of applying brakes with brake pedal, that was low and possible cause was small vacuum leak between master cylinder and brake booster was found. certain | 10/11/2012 |
| PI-0785 | 08/01/2012 | 10046339 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: master cylinder was unbolted from brake booster at time of applying brakes with brake pedal, that was low and possible cause was small vacuum leak between master cylinder and brake booster was found. certain | 10/11/2012 | |
| STEERING | |||||
| PI0639A | 03/01/2012 | 10043887 | Gm: the service stabilitrak message being displayed in dic. the stabilitrak indicator light may also be on. *js | 05/01/2012 | |
| STEERING - COLUMN | |||||
| PI-0093-A | 12/01/2012 | 10051159 | Gmc/chevrolet: when turning steering wheel, either left or right, a slight pop is felt, or clunking or clicking noise can be heard from steering column or steering column housing. models 2009-12 colorado, canyon. *pe | 02/25/2013 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - POWER STEERING FLUID | |||||
| PI-0671 | 02/01/2012 | 10043629 | General motors: reservoir for power steering fluid is heat damaged and leaking. may caused problems with power steering pump. *pe | 04/16/2012 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||||
| PI-0671 | 02/01/2012 | 10043629 | General motors: reservoir for power steering fluid is heat damaged and leaking. may caused problems with power steering pump. *pe | 04/16/2012 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||||
| PI-0189-A | 05/01/2012 | 10044370 | Chevrolet/gmc: when driving over bumps or imperfections in road, the front suspension would make rattling noise. *pe | 06/15/2012 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
| 04/24/2012 | 1000 | ||
| There is an extreme unsafe condition that exist on all 2012 gmc canyon pickups. there is no way to turn off the automatic door locks on these pickups. if these truck are involved in an accident and no one inside is coherant enough to put the truck in park the truck will remain locked, this could prevent bystanders from being able to open the doors and rescue any one. if there is a fire involved the passangers will burn to death needlesy. general moters will not make any effort to resolve this serious problem. please exibite this reques to have gmc reprogram the truck so that the locks can be turned off. the 2004 canyons had this choice in ther programing. | |||