2005 GMC Canyon Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 113 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine of the 2005 GMC Canyon, 4% of the 113 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,000 miles.
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.
“My truck is exhibiting an issue in which the GM passlock system disables the fuel and engine because of some malfunction. This system is intended to disable the fuel system on a vehicle if it detects that the ignition has been tampered with or in improper key has been used to try and start the vehicle. My issue is that intermittently when I try to start my truck with the factory key, the passlock system engages and does not allow me to start my truck. I have to wait 10 minutes in order for the passlock system light to turn off on the dashboard. …”
NHTSA complaint #10955279, filed 2017-02, 120,000 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“Check engine light comes on intermittently indicating misfire when idling; car is shaking and rattling there's a special coverage letter #07123a but Gmc does not cover intake leakage issue once vehicle is passed 7 yrs or 100k miles, even though they are aware of the problem since 2007. If you are not the original owner, there is no way to be notified or contacted. My dealer never made me aware of the issue after purchasing the truck. Now I'm passed the extended warranty and am supposed to cover the full costs. …”
NHTSA complaint #10496501, filed 2013-02, 147,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Gmc Canyon. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact also stated that the vehicle would restart itself without having to turn the key. The failures occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 15,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10777734, filed 2015-09, 15,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11007091Aug 5, 2024This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service 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 or…
- 10242298Aug 10, 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…
- 10211658May 2, 2022This service bulletin provides policy information on warranty administration guidelines for multiple repairs with independent causes (GM Canada Dealers Only).
- 10178949Jul 28, 2020This Bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC…
- 10178387Jul 27, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller…
- 10176326May 21, 2020This 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…
- 10176607May 8, 2020This 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…
- 10167437Oct 14, 2019This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 13% |
| 2024 | 14 | 7% |
| 2023 | 10 | 16% |
| 2022 | 2 | 7% |
| 2020 | 3 | 21% |
| 2019 | 3 | 18% |
| 2018 | 6 | 11% |
| 2017 | 14 | 21% |
| 2016 | 22 | 8% |
| 2015 | 13 | 4% |
| 2012 | 1 | 4% |
| 2011 | 3 | 25% |
| 2009 | 3 | 11% |
| 2008 | 14 | 37% |
| 2007 | 5 | 12% |
| 2006 | 6 | 13% |
| 2005 | 5 | 4% |
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 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 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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