2006 Gmc Canyon problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (6) · Service Brakes (4) · Fuel/Propulsion System (3)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
33 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 (729)
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 729 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-03-24 · Fuel/Propulsion System“the passlock system intermittently fails and prevents the fuel pump from pumping fuel to the engine. even after paying gmc to repair the truck, the problem persists. …”
2023-11-30 · Structure:body“frame is severely rusting, especially on the driver’s side. vehicle has only approximately 75,000 miles and has been well maintained. purchased new by my father and when he died, it was passed on to me. i feel it may becoming unsafe to drive.…”
2021-11-20 · Service Brakes, Air:antilock“my abs on rightside of my truck is not working that is what they said anyways not sure what is wrong…”
2021-07-09 · Structure:frame And Members:underbody Shields · 135,000 mi“the contact owns a 2006 gmc canyon. the contact stated that the rear sub-frame was rusted. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the local dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 135,000.…”
2021-03-08 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 264,124 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc canyon. the contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start-up. the security warning light was illuminated. the contact stated that after waiting an hour, the vehicle restarted. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a security system failur…”
2021-02-11 · Electrical System · 126,000 mi“i have a 2006 gmc canyon and the issue is the car switches into security mode a for no reason vehicle will not start or won't crank at all and it only gets worse there are a few youtube videos showing how to bypass security system , but i feel gm should send out notices to customers on how to fix or disable this problem…”
2020-12-20 · Unknown Or Other · 116,000 mi“i lifted the truck on a hydraulic lift to find the source of a rattle thats usually a heat shield that has come loose but to my surprise i also found the frame of this truck has literal holes rotted through with the respective support structures for the transmission/transfer case, fuel tank and front leaf spring attachment points. in some places th…”
2020-05-10 · Service Brakes · 142,000 mi“abs fault light is on to inform that there is a problem. this of course disables the abs brake system. the computer reads abs wheel speed sensor. they have been replaced and the light is still on. there are several people with this same problem all over the internet and no one has found a fix yet. is there a new recall on this issue or is there a w…”
2018-08-23 · Structure:body · 61,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc canyon. the contact stated that the vehicle's chassis was severely rusted and created holes in the frame. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 61,000. …”
2018-08-06 · Engine · 25,000 mi“cranks but no start intermittently. gmc dealer states that there is not problem. must wait 10 mintures, then try and it always starts. not isolated...google, 2006 canyon won't start and there are multiple descriptions of the same problem. some have speculated that it is a 'relay', problem with the ignition system or the "passlock". i am not aware o…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.