2009 Ford Ranger vs 2009 GMC Canyon
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2009 Ford Ranger | 2009 GMC Canyon |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 168 | 27 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 10 | 1,043 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–23 | 16–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 36,750 mi | 54,856 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Ranger | GMC Canyon |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 143 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 8 |
| Power Train | 3 | 5 |
| Engine | 3 | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 1 |
| Structure | 3 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 5 | 5 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 5 |
2009 Ford Ranger
2009 GMC Canyon
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.