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…
2005 GMC Canyon cruise control problems
severe 4 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $600 · see cruise control across all vehicles →
Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$600
1crash
2injuries
What stands out
No new NHTSA cruise control complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 20 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
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…
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Common questions
How serious is the cruise control problem on the 2005 GMC Canyon?
It's a meaningful issue. 4 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $600.
At what mileage does the cruise control typically fail?
Based on the 4 complaints filed, cruise control issues most often appear around 147,000 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $600 for cruise control repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to cruise control?
No active recalls currently cover cruise control issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2005/GMC/Canyon.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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