2005 Gmc Canyon problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (14) · Visibility (7) · Structure:body (7)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
87 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Child Seat 2010-11-18 · campaign 10V575000 · 192,676 vehicles
Defect: 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 DOE
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 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.
Service bulletins (658)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-02-20 · PIP5358D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the noise for assessment by engineering. technician will need to
Unknown Or Other 2024-12-07 · PIT5074Q · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. the j-35616-64b is the latest test probe released for checking tension or probing the .64 series terminals. the test probe
Showing the 6 most recent of 658 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2023-07-12 · Unknown Or Other“frame rail rust holes, brackets wielded to frame supports for leaf springs wields rusted completely through frame making vehicle unsafe due to the potential leaf springs supports to frame of vehicle breaking away from frame dropping rear of vehicle onto rear axles and tires. frame of vehicle has a lot of rusting and holes due to the excessive rusti…”
2022-01-09 · Structure:body“the frames on many of these trucks are unsafe to be on the road due to rusted leaf spring mounts and frame rails that are rotting away and unable to lift on a hoist. luckily i came across a video warning me to watch out for a rusted frame or else i could have lost control while driving. yes, i work at a gm dealership and see this issue often, they…”
2020-06-26 · Structure · 91,900 mi“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 been driven much during the winte…”
2020-06-17 · Structure:body · 324,515 mi“on 6/17/20 as i was traveling under the alabaster, alabama over pass on highway 65 north an orange construction barrel was blown into the road by a truck a head of me. i swerved in the attempt to miss it. the barrel clipped the passenger side bumper and tore out my fog lamp. thankfully no accident occurred. would like my fog lamp replaced and barre…”
2020-04-16 · Structure:body · 13,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc canyon. the contact stated that while changing the oil at the residence, the contact became aware that the subframe was severely rusted. the contact stated that the rear leaf springs were also severely rusted. the vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic. while attempting to raise the vehicle on the lift, the fr…”
2020-04-08 · Vehicle Speed Control“installed new brake lights did you brake switch under the brake pedal still showing signs of no brake lights on my vehicle i'll brake balls have been replace. *tr…”
2019-10-07 · Structure:body · 100,000 mi“tl* 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 failure mileage was 100,00…”
2019-08-20 · Unknown Or Other“the whole leaf spring shackle went thru the frame of the truck. after looking at how to replace this noticed pretty much the whole thing is rusted out and will need to be replaced to make it safe to be on the road again. this should be a recall on the truck for safety reasons…”
2019-04-05 · Unknown Or Other · 130,985 mi“owned the vehicle from new, frame started rusting at every weldment from day one. tried to treat the frame yearly with door grease to stop corrosion. no success, now frame is rotted and in danger of collapse.…”
2019-02-28 · Unknown Or Other · 157,063 mi“frame cracked in front of rear spring shackles on both sides. heard noise bed rubbing against cab. vehicle was in motion at the time of the noise. found broken frame when i got home.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.