2005 GMC Canyon owner complaints

The heater/ac fan will only work on the highest setting. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 GMC canyon. The contact stated that the air bag light would illuminate upon starting the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,500. ....updated 12/03/12 *bf the consumer stated the wiring harness in the vehicle failed to keep the air bag working due to normal use of the door. The wiring disconnected after opening and shutting the door over time. Updated 01/11/12

I recently received a recall notice for a 2006 GMC convoy that I owned for a possible defective door module that may cause a short that would cause smoke or a fire. I am having the same problem with my 2005 GMC canyon pick up. This summer (2014) my driver power window and power locks stopped working. After a couple of days before I could get an appointment to get them fixed, they started working properly. On 21 nov 14, the issue recurred, my driver power window, and power locks stopped working again. I received a letter from gm stating the identical problem for a 2006 GMC envoy that I used to own. Is this a coincidence or the same problem? *tr

The ABS fault light comes on and the ABS system starts trying to over work. This in my opinion is a safety hazard. I have had this looked at and have been told it's a known issue, however no recall. Second issue:HVAC system has a known issue where it keeps over heating and the HVAC harness has to be replaced, after being burned. This is also a safety issue. My vehicle is out of warranty now. Im sure you have other folks reporting these issues...just look at the forums on the internet... *tr

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 in the past to have it fixed. Well they said I was off of warranty 1-15 . This is a safety issue, the dealer will not fix it for free. Why did they send me this bulletin with my VIN number attached? I have had nothing but problems with this GMC truck, you name it it has had a problem. Mostly electrical system failure. The air bag issue should be fixed by GMC free of charge which they state in the letter, there telling me I am a few months past the 10 year dead line. That

My 2005 GMC canyon started having a groaning noise when turning sharply either way from a start or moving. I took it to the dealer who kept it and called to tell me it was defective body bolts, for which there was a bulletin. The parts had to be ordered directly from GMC. There it sits a week later, and I am without a vehicle, and I am very unhappy. GMC needs to overnight parts. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 GMC canyon. While the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for new tires, the technician noticed that the bottom of the frame was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

The left rear frame rail just in front of the left rear front spring shackle has rusted through and is no longer safe to drive the vehicle. There are holes through the lower portion of the frame rail. The sides of the same area have become very thin compared to the original thickness of the frame rail. Because of the location of the rust through at the spring shackle it was recommended a frame repair should not be completed. The truck was disposed of and taken off road. The remainder of the vehicle is in good condition. Mileage 75,124 miles. The frame rail is formed into a box frame with the seam located at the bottom of the rail. The rust appears to be worst on the seam. The seam is a lap seam and appears to trap water in the lap seam. The right side frame rail is thin however is not ru

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 GMC canyon. In 2007, the brake lights were not working and the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for repair. The contact assumed that the repair was made under the warranty and was not informed of a recall at that time. On december 16 2008, the contact realized that the brake lights failed again after someone almost rear ended her vehicle. She returned to the dealer and was informed that the previous repair was performed according to NHTSA campaign id number 06v139000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch). The dealer stated that the diagnostic would cost $98, plus parts and labor to repair the failure again. The failure mileage was 85,000.

Brake light/cruise control switch failure. Second time in 30,000 miles replace switch each time. *nm

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 GMC canyon. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the air bag warning light continuously illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.

Dt: while the contact's wife was driving at 35-40 MPH the vehicle hit another vehicle. This was a front end collision. Upon impact, the airbags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to a body shop for insurance inspection. The insurance company deemed the vehicle totaled, but was unable to determine why the airbags did not deploy. The contact's wife sustained injuries. She had bruises on right shoulder. A police report taken at the scene.*ak

ABS light comes on with no apparent reason, also traction fault also comes on from time to time affecting gas mileage. There is also a misfire problem. *tr

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 50 MPH on a highway on-ramp, the vehicle stalled completely. The vehicle was able to be restarted after 20 minutes. A service dealer was contacted, who stated that the vehicle would have had to have been brought in before it was restarted in order to diagnose the problem. Subsequently, the vehicle was not taken in for service. Updated 12/5/2006 - *nm

Consumer GMC canyon 2005 revved to 5500 RPM after pulling into the garage and stopping. *ts the above description was the first time the replacement vehicle revved to 5500. The second occasion the vehicle was stopped at a stop light, the consumer heard the engine rev in park. On another occasion, the vehicle was restarted three times and the same thing occurred. On the fourth start the vehicle was okay. *sc

Dt: 2005 GMC canyon. The consumer purchased the vehicle and had it six days when the vehicle kicked into high speed at 50-60 MPH. The vehicle went over a cliff and into a parked vehicle and was totaled. The consumer broke his hand, and the consumer's wife bruised her kidney. The insurance company got the consumer a new vehicle. The vehicle was being parked into the garage and the rpms revved to 5,500. The consumer stated that it felt like the cruise control had kicked in, but the cruise control was not on. Then, the consumer called the local dealership, and they told him to bring the vehicle in. The dealership called the consumer back after having the vehicle for a day and told the consumer to come and get the vehicle. They did not know why incident occurred. A police report

Tl* - the contact stated that he has a safety recall on the breaks of his 2005 GMC canyon (no. 06030). The contact stated that on many occasions his brakes have locked up on him when backing up. The contact stated that the high humidity in texas where he resides 6 months out of the year is what causes his brakes to lock up. The contact stated that the brakes usually lock in the evenings when it is very humid, and are still in that locked position the following morning. The contact also stated that the brakes squeak and squeal. The dealership looked at his car and said that there is nothing wrong with it, so the contact has not had any repairs.

Front end alignment out wore out front tires. *nm

Rear view mirror sight line is severely restricted to a small centered tunnel like area. *ts the consumer stated, when the rear bench is folded down, the head rest makes contact with the drivers seat, which does not create a flat platform as designed. Moving the front seat forward to accommodate the rear folding seat, comprises the drivers position by making it extremely uncomfortable and cramped. Consequently, the feature doesn't work. There was nothing in the manual stating there was an option to remove the head rests. The consumer was not getting the correct MPG. At night, when the clock and radio dash lights are on, the blue/green horizontal display light reflect to the rear window. The image is then reflected into the rear view mirror as a vertical blue/green line. *jb

When I try to stop the vehicle after going between 5-10 MPH, the ABS system "activates" and makes a "grinding sound". It will do this after 3-4 stops and then the ABS fault light will come on and the problem stops. If I start the truck and drive faster (15 MPH or faster ) then brake, it doesn't do it at the higher speeds. *tr