THE HEATER/AC FAN WILL ONLY WORK ON THE HIGHEST SETTING. *TR
2005 gmc Canyon electrical problems
moderate 22 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
22
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
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…
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…
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. …
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 . THI…
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2005 gmc Canyon?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 22 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $850 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical 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 electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical 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.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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