2005 GMC Canyon
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 113
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2005
Opened by NHTSA
20% of complaints
Complaints per year
2005: 113 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 80 |
| 2005 | 113 |
| 2006 | 48 |
| 2007 | 42 |
| 2008 | 38 |
| 2009 | 27 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2015 | 302 |
| 2016 | 271 |
| 2017 | 66 |
| 2018 | 53 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 28 |
| 2023 | 61 |
| 2024 | 207 |
| 2025 | 8 |
| 2026 | 8 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
20% · 23 reportsMost commonly citing wiring and ignition.
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My 2005 GMC Canyon continues to have issues with the passlock ii system. No modifications have been made to the ignition switch, keys, or any other electrical system.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-10
Service brakes
18% · 20 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and electric.
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Hit 3 deer in high speed collision. My air bags didn't function. Then research online showed I have tikata airbags.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-02-14
Also filed under Air bags
The brake lines and the entire frame is rusted out. There are big wholes in the frame. The garage wouldn't even put it on the lift, because it was so bad. Have replaced breaks and still the truck has break…
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-01
Exterior lighting
12% · 14 reportsMost commonly citing switch and brake lights.
Structure
12% · 13 reportsMost commonly citing body and underbody shields.
Visibility
10% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing fan/motor and windshield wiper/washer.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2005Complaint volume 113 complaints filed for this model year.
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2005-12-02Preliminary evaluationClosed 2006-05-01 Brake lamp switch failure
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2006-12-05Exterior lighting06V139000 Certain pickup trucks may experience the permanent loss of brake lamp function or brake lamps that are illuminated at all times. The center high-mounted stop lamp (Chmsl) is affected in both…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake lamp switch assembly. The recall began on December 5, 2006. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; GMC at 1-866-996-9463 or isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.
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2009-02-25Recall queryClosed 2009-07-30 Brake lamp switch malfunction
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2010-08-02Exterior lighting09V310000 GM is recalling 185,903 model year 2004-2009 Colorado, GMC model year 2009-2004 Canyon, model year 2006 i-280, i-350, model year 2007-2008 i-290, and i-370, passenger vehicles originally sold in or…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary components as specified in the recall bulletin free of charge. GM anticipates that parts will be available by June 2010. A special coverage for…
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2010-12-14Child seat10V575000 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…
Remedy: 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…
Buy-smart checklist
2005 GMC Canyon — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 23 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 20 reports on file for this year.
- Exterior lighting: 14 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06V139000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 09V310000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 10V575000 · Child seat
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- Is the 2005 GMC Canyon reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2005 GMC Canyon is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 GMC Canyon?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2005 GMC Canyon have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.