2005 GMC Canyon Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 9%of 113 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 101,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the air bags of the 2005 GMC Canyon, 9% of the 113 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 101,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“After getting my truck washed the airbag light came on and would not go out. I took the vehicle to Gmc today, may 8, 2012, and they found a wire under the carpet in the rear passenger area broken. This vehicle has never been in an accident and very seldom has passengers in the rear seat area.”
NHTSA complaint #10457792, filed 2012-05, 169,700 miles“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 . This is a safety issue, the dealer will not fix it for free. Why did they send me this bulletin with my VIN number attached? …”
NHTSA complaint #10787387, filed 2015-10, 50,000 miles“Hit 3 deer in high speed collision. My air bags didn't function. Then research online showed I have tikata airbags. Then I noticed my brakes if wet or have ice on rotors, when braking, I get terrible squeaking noise and front end will shimmy or vibrate. Rear brakes too. And my power steering started making noise, like a rubbing sound a few months after I bought truck, though no fluid loss or stiffness in steering. I know these air bags are dangerous, metal parts have killed a few people. Why wasn't I notified by automaker about what airbags were installed in my truck!? I need fixed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10954508, filed 2017-02, 72,000 miles“I'm not sure if this is the correct complaint area, but this is my complaint. Recently my airbag readiness light came on and continued to stay on. I took it to the dealer and they informed me that the cost would be 81.00 dollars just to look at it and then who knows what the end cost would be. This is a 2005 Gmc Canyon and I guess I believe GM should take care of this. I'm not sure if this is happening to others with this model, but I would like your take on this problem. Thank you for your time. Also, there was nothing physical that occurred to the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10228209, filed 2008-05“The contact owns a 2005 Gmc Canyon. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle slid on black ice and crashed into an embankment. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained back and abdomen injuries, which required medical attention. The passenger also sustained bruises to the face, eye socket, and broken rib injuries, which required medical attention. The contact and the passenger sustained concussions. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10713156, filed 2015-04, 130,000 milesAir bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 3% |
| 2022 | 2 | 7% |
| 2021 | 2 | 17% |
| 2020 | 1 | 7% |
| 2018 | 2 | 4% |
| 2017 | 3 | 5% |
| 2016 | 6 | 2% |
| 2015 | 7 | 2% |
| 2012 | 2 | 9% |
| 2011 | 3 | 25% |
| 2009 | 3 | 11% |
| 2008 | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 | 5 | 12% |
| 2006 | 4 | 8% |
| 2005 | 10 | 9% |
| 2004 | 5 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2005 GMC Canyon
23 complaintsBrakes
21 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsExterior lighting
11 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsFuel system
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 GMC Canyon
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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