KnownCarProblems2005 GMC Canyon Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 113 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 GMC Canyon, most often about the electrical (20% of complaints, typically around 58,000 miles). It is 4th of 21 Canyon model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2005 GMC Canyon problems
Electrical
23 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 58,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, wiring.
The plug that controls the HVAC has shorted out causing burn marks in the inside of the connector. This causes the blower to only work on the highest setting (number 4). I had to replace the resistor - p/n 15218254, connector - p/n 15306069, and the wiring harness - p/n 89019124. I am not sure how many times this has…
I have a 2005 GMC Canyon that I purchased two years ago used with about 30k miles on it. It has 60k miles now and I noticed the brake lights are staying on. I googled and found that this truck is included in a regional recall for this model. I called gm and they told me the VIN is not in the recall and I will have to…
Brakes
20 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 51,000 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
Can no longer roll down the drivers or passangers windows. No longer have any control of the power locks from either door control or remote. Blower for air only works on high setting 1 2 and 3 work intermittently. The brakes will start to sound like they are pulsating and then the ABS fault comes on the dash and the…
First: hearing impaired driver...premature rear brake lining failure leading to major damage to drums and hydraulic system...second time in less than 53,000 miles on vehicle..resulting in repairs totaling approximately. $2276.00...this premature failure of system resulted from moderate vehicle usage and driving…
Engine
16 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
I got a safety bulletin from GMC #14609 stating that there is a problem with my air bag light,. It can go on due to wires in the rear door breaking, the air bag can go off also. This is a safety issue with the air bags, I have the problem with the air bag light on. They said they would fix it or reimburse me if I paid…
Earlier I complained that I had to replace the cam shaft solenoid for the second time, I was mistaken in that complaint, now I am told that it could be an actuator, cam shaft problem or some other related problem. Getting the same error codes as last 2 times in the shop p014 p017 and p300. Engine is till sputtering…
Body and structure
13 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 92,000 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
Nearly total frame failure due to poor steel and extreme rust and corrosion of entire frame. With this model year of GMC and chevrolet trucks, there are a lot of reports of frame failures. My particular truck is so badly rusted that the cab and body could possibly separate due to frame failure. This vehicle has not…
The contact owns a 2005 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for an oil change and was informed that the frame was rusted. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The…
Visibility and wipers
12 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 32,500 miles. Parts named most often: defroster/defogger/hvac system, windshield, windshield wiper/washer.
Air conditioning fan abruptly stopped working on all fan speeds except "4", the highest position. Checked internet for possible solutions and found that there have been numerous failures exactly like mine. All involved the "blower motor resistor assembly, connector and/or wiring harness" shorting out. Scortching the…
Windshield wipers will not work in cold, below freezing, temps. Will work if warmed. Electric motor inop in cold temps. No water or ice on motor. Can't use wiper all this winter. Safety issue.
Lights
11 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 51,500 miles. Parts named most often: brake lights.
Apparently a continuing problem with defective brake light switches on my 2005 GMC Canyon. Brake lights cease to work as does the cruise control. I am complaining against gm, and d&j automotive in louisburg n.c. This is the third time that the switch will be replaced. The first time was under warranty, the second…
This is regarding continued issues with NHTSA campaign id 06v139000 and NHTSA action number: pe05065 and the faulty brake lamp switch on this vehicle. The brake lamp switch originally failed around 2005 and was replaced under warranty. It failed again around 2006 and was replaced via recall. This switch failed a 3rd…
Air bags
10 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 101,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
The contact owns a 2005 GMC Canyon. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle slid on black ice and crashed into an embankment. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained back and abdomen injuries, which required medical attention. The passenger also sustained bruises to the face, eye socket, and…
Hit 3 deer in high speed collision. My air bags didn't function. Then research online showed I have tikata airbags. Then I noticed my brakes if wet or have ice on rotors, when braking, I get terrible squeaking noise and front end will shimmy or vibrate. Rear brakes too. And my power steering started making noise, like…
Transmission
7 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 9,000 miles. Parts named most often: driveline, automatic transmission, manual transmission.
9/21/05 went to start vehicle and the ignition stayed engaged. Had to turn vehicle off and restart. Have not taken to the dealership yet.
While driving approximately 40 MPH, the front wheels inadvertently locked. This caused the vehicle to spin. The pan on the front diffrential hangs down 1/8 inch and the diffrential oil leaks out.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2005 GMC Canyon recalls
Child Seat
Risk: Both NHTSA and gm discourage placement of a child in a front seat. Nevertheless, there are individual circumstances that may require placement of a child in a restraint in the front center seating position of this vehicle that does not offer a rear seat. Lack of access to the top tether anchor and a lack of instructions as to how to use it, may result in improper installation of a child restraint. Improper installation of a child restraint can result in a reduction in the restraint's performance in the event of a crash and an increased risk of injury or death to the child seated in the restrai
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. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, isuzu at 1-800-255-6727 or visit gm's website at www.gmownercenter.com.
Full defect summary
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 tether anchor for the front center seat is not accessible and the owner manual does not include instructions regarding how to use the top tether.
Lights: switch
Risk: This condition could cause the simultaneous loss of all brake lamps or cause all of the brake lamps to stay on continuously. Both of these conditions could fail to warn others of the driver's intentions and could lead to a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary components as specified in the recall bulletin free of charge. Gm anticipates that parts will be available by june 2010. A special coverage for vehicles registered in all other states will be implemented in the same time frame. In the interim, owners who experience the failure can obtain a free repair, however they will be required to return when the new design part becomes available. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, isuzu at 1-800-255-6727 or at www.gmownercenter.com.
Full defect summary
Gm is recalling 185,903 model year 2004-2009 colorado, gmc model year 2009-2004 canyon, model year 2006 I-280, I-350, model year 2007-2008 I-290, and I-370, passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of alabama, arizona, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, nevada, new mexico, puerto rico, south carolina, texas, u.s. Virgin islands and utah. Some of these vehicles have a brake lamp switch that may not work as designed due to contamination in the switch.
Lights: switch
Risk: A following driver may not know when the brakes have been applied, and a rear-end crash could occur without prior warning.
Fix: Dealers will replace the brake lamp switch assembly. The recall began on december 5, 2006. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; gmc at 1-866-996-9463 or isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.
Full defect summary
Certain pickup trucks may experience the permanent loss of brake lamp function or brake lamps that are illuminated at all times. The center high-mounted stop lamp (chmsl) is affected in both instances. Also, if equipped, the cruise control will become inoperative. Any trailer brake lamps which are connected to the vehicle's brake lamp wiring will mimic the vehicle's brake lamps when either condition occurs.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Brake lamp switch malfunction
Summary
On july 28,2009, gm initiated a regional recall campaign on certain model year (my) 2004-2009 chevrolet colorado and gmc canyon vehicles and my2006-2008 isuzu I-series vehicles.the states and u.s. Territories involved are al, az, fl, ga, hi, la, ms, nv, nm, pr, sc, tx, vi and ut.a total of 185,903 vehicles will be recalled with 92,272 vehicles within the scope of this investigation.in addition, a special coverage/extended warranty program will be initiated forvehicles registered in all other states. Gm determined that brake lamp switch failures are more likely to occur in vehicles in which customers used interior cleaners containing silicon and that reside in hot geographical locations.brake
Brake lamp switch failure
Summary
By letter dated april 26, 2006, gm notified the agency that it is conducting a safety recall (NHTSA recall no. 06v139) involving certain model year (my) 2004-06 chevrolet colorado, gmc canyon and 2006 my isuzu i280/i350 vehicles.gm's recall covers 404,733 vehicles.gm reports that loss of brake lamp illumination was caused by insufficient plating on the stationary contact in the brake lamp switch.gm will replace the brake lamp switch assembly on all involved vehicles with the new switch that has the increased plating on the stationary contact.based on gm's safety recall action, this investigation is closed.
Questions about the 2005 GMC Canyon
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 GMC Canyon?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (23 complaints, typically around 58,000 miles); brakes (20 complaints, typically around 51,000 miles); engine (16 complaints, typically around 50,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2005 GMC Canyon have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from November 18, 2010 (child Seat). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2005 a bad year for the GMC Canyon?
- It is 4th of 21 Canyon model years by number of complaints, with 113 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.