2005 GMC Canyon Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 10%of 113 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,459miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2005 GMC Canyon, 10% of the 113 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,459 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“Earlier I complained that I had to replace the cam shaft solenoid for the second time, I was mistaken in that complaint, now I am told that it could be an actuator, cam shaft problem or some other related problem. Getting the same error codes as last 2 times in the shop p014 p017 and p300. Engine is till sputtering and dying, pushing too much fuel.”
NHTSA complaint #10153292, filed 2006-03, 44,786 miles“I was driving at the time of failure. Engine light comes on and I took it to the shop to run a diagnostics. These are the codes p0106, p0300 and p0506 that are causing the engine light to keep coming on. This is the second time this has happen. First time the parts replaced were oxygen sensor and the computer back in dec 2005. Now its feb 2006 and I need to take it in again for same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10151176, filed 2006-02, 64,100 miles“I have a 2005 Gmc Canyon with 44k miles on it. I have had to replace the cam shaft sensors and cam shaft solenoid so far, and today after only 150 miles after replacement of the solenoid I again have to have it replaced. Gmc stocks this part which my mechanic tells me that means that they know that they are having problems with it. I took it to carl edwards chevy but they were so rude that I left and took it back to my mechanic to repair. It has gone from 27 mpg to 16 mpg and I can smell gasoline. …”
NHTSA complaint #10153153, filed 2006-03, 40,132 miles“Recently purchased used 2005 Gmc Canyon, two days after purchase check engine light came on and stayed, the truck did not run rough or make noises. Took directly back to dealership, it was determined the oxygen sensor was bad. Replaced. Five days later the same thing happened...diagnostics determined catalytic converter, oxygen sensor and exhaust intake were all related. All repairs now complete and appear to be no other issues after driving the vehicle 3 days.”
NHTSA complaint #10227188, filed 2008-05, 24,090 miles“Abs light comes on with no apparent reason, also traction fault also comes on from time to time affecting gas mileage. There is also a misfire problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10483286, filed 2012-11, 65,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10251890Mar 13, 2024This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank…
- 10250775Feb 22, 2024This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large…
- 10250347Feb 2, 2024This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and…
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10244273Oct 6, 2023This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
- 10242843Sep 1, 2023The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 10242262Aug 24, 2023This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and…
- 10239101Jun 30, 2023This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
- 10236164Apr 24, 2023This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 13% |
| 2021 | 1 | 8% |
| 2020 | 1 | 7% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 | 1 | 4% |
| 2007 | 3 | 7% |
| 2006 | 3 | 6% |
| 2005 | 11 | 10% |
| 2004 | 8 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2005 GMC Canyon
23 complaintsBrakes
21 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsExterior lighting
11 complaintsAir bags
10 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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