Major Problems with 2005 GMC Canyon Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2005 GMC Canyon

2005 GMC Canyon VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Victims: 2 Mileage: 300 miles

2005 GMC Canyon AIR BAGS Victims: 2 Mileage: 130000 miles

2005 GMC Canyon FRONTAL Victims: 1

Browse 2005 GMC Canyon complaints by category

Problems with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES and AIR BAGS are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from GMC Canyon owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM air conditioning fan abruptly stopped working on all fan speeds except "4" the highest position. checked internet for possible solutions...	21 ~ 60450 miles
SERVICE BRAKES the abs fault light comes on and the abs system starts trying to over work. this in my opinion is...	9 ~ 72752 miles
AIR BAGS tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc canyon. the contact stated that the air bag light would illuminate upon starting...	8 ~ 87822 miles
SWITCH > BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING brake light/cruise control switch failure. second time in 30 000 miles replace switch each time. *nm...	8 ~ 44742 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING dt*: the contact stated the engine stalled out while attempting to turn or in stop and go traffic at no...	7 ~ 52733 miles
VISIBILITY rear view mirror sight line is severely restricted to a small centered tunnel like area. *ts the consumer stated when...	7 ~ 14923 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER the brake lines and the entire frame is rusted out. there are big wholes in the frame. the garage wouldn't...	5 ~ 119539 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE i took my truck to a local shop to have the fuel system looked at after i started smelling fuel....	5 ~ 95559 miles
ENGINE check engine light comes on intermittently indicating misfire when idling car is shaking and rattling there's a special coverage letter...	5 ~ 76800 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC rear brake shoes bad at 45 000. replaced drums and shoes. new drums warped after 2 months and 2 000...	5 ~ 34200 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING apparently a continuing problem with defective brake light switches on my 2005 gmc canyon. brake lights cease to work as...	4 ~ 67563 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING #3 cylinder lost compression and head warped. this happened march 13. gm issued a tsb on march 10 for this	4 ~ 20719 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL dt: 2005 gmc canyon. the consumer purchased the vehicle and had it six days when the vehicle kicked into high...	4 ~ 36825 miles
SUSPENSION dt: 2005 gmc canyon. when the vehicle moved either fast or slow it shook a lot. the vehicle pulled to...	3 ~ 64700 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc canyon. the contact stated that when the vehicle was started there was a...	2 ~ 97500 miles
FAN/MOTOR > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2005 toyota sierra. the contact stated that the air conditioner and heater would only worked...	2 ~ 10000 miles
PARKING BRAKE tl* - the contact stated that he has a safety recall on the breaks of his 2005 gmc canyon (no....	2 ~ 22500 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS dt: while the contact's wife was driving at 35-40 mph the vehicle hit another vehicle. this was a front end...	2
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN within 1 week of purchasing the vehicle in 4/05 the transmission would bang into 2nd gear. it didn't matter if...	2 ~ 9300 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION when making a sharp turn consumer heard a clicking noise coming from the sway bar. dealership was notified but did	2 ~ 18018 miles
TIRES my 2005 canyon has only 258 miles on it and the truck wobbles/shakes at any speed above 45mph. i thought	2 ~ 6355 miles
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN while driving approximately 40 mph the front wheels inadvertently locked. this caused the vehicle to spin. *jb the pan on	2 ~ 1200 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER the brake lights have stopped working turn signals have stopped working engine will not start turnover abs brake system malfunctions.	1
STEERING hit 3 deer in high speed collision. my air bags didn't function. then research online showed i have tikata airbags....	1 ~ 72000 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc canyon. the contact stated that the air bag light would illuminate upon starting...	1 ~ 55500 miles
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN i purchased 4 cooper tires 8/18/10. i started noticing a problem in 1/11. the side walls would become very dark...	1
TREAD/BELT > TIRES i purchased 4 cooper tires 8/18/10. i started noticing a problem in 1/11. the side walls would become very dark...	1
SIDEWALL > TIRES i purchased 4 cooper tires 8/18/10. i started noticing a problem in 1/11. the side walls would become very dark...	1
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC abs sensor fault appears and continues to stay on. when light turns off terrible noise and vibration occurs when braking....	1 ~ 83000 miles
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM abs sensor fault appears and continues to stay on. when light turns off terrible noise and vibration occurs when braking....	1 ~ 83000 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2005 gmc canyon. while driving approximately 10 mph pressure was applied to the brake pedal and...	1 ~ 24994 miles
SEAT BELTS 2005 gmc canyon driver side seat belt buckle does not stay latched. jerking on the seat belt will unlatch the	1
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS tl*the contact owns a 2005 gmc canyon. while driving approximately 10 mph in normal conditions the contact heard an excessively...	1 ~ 32660 miles
EQUIPMENT air conditioning fan abruptly stopped working on all fan speeds except "4" the highest position. checked internet for possible solutions...	1 ~ 32460 miles
POWER TRAIN tl*the contact owns a 2005 gmc canyon. while driving 30 mph on a wet road the wheels spun and caused...	1 ~ 30000 miles
SEATS drivers side seat heat switch stays latched on the "on" position every time i get out of the truck. *tr...	1 ~ 40000 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE my 2005 gmc canyon started having a groaning noise when turning sharply either way from a start or moving. i...	1 ~ 24000 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS dt*: the contact stated there was a loud squeaking noise while applying brake pressure at any speed. the vehicle was	1 ~ 6000 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT brand new truck have owned almost 1 year. had to take truck in for slow acceleration problem as well as...	1
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM brand new truck have owned almost 1 year. had to take truck in for slow acceleration problem as well as...	1
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING brand new truck have owned almost 1 year. had to take truck in for slow acceleration problem as well as...	1
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE consumer complaint regarding the exterior passenger door manual key entry lock. *ts the vehicle is not equipped with an exterior	1
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL brake light/cruise control switch failure. second time in 30 000 miles replace switch each time. *nm...	1 ~ 31000 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN 9/21/05 went to start vehicle and the ignition stayed engaged. had to turn vehicle off and restart. have not taken	1 ~ 8800 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES the "2005 gmc canyon" pick-up and similar vehicles made by this manufacturer lack keyed access locks on the passenger-side doors....	1
SHOES/LININGS > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS first: hearing impaired driver...premature rear brake lining failure leading to major damage to drums and hydraulic system...second time in less...	1 ~ 52305 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY windshield wipers will not work in cold below freezing temps. will work if warmed. electric motor inop in cold temps.	1 ~ 40000 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY the consumer indicated that the windshield glass is too fragile and cracks very easily from outside forces. exp (cinder). it	1
STRUCTURE rear view mirror sight line is severely restricted to a small centered tunnel like area. *ts the consumer stated when...	1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE rear view mirror sight line is severely restricted to a small centered tunnel like area. *ts the consumer stated when...	1

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