2005 GMC Canyon Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 10%of 113 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,625miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2005 GMC Canyon, 10% of the 113 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,625 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“On 6/17/20 as I was traveling under the alabaster, alabama over pass on highway 65 north an orange construction barrel was blown into the road by a truck a head of me. I swerved in the attempt to miss it. The barrel clipped the passenger side bumper and tore out my fog lamp. Thankfully no accident occurred. Would like my fog lamp replaced and barrels not in use picked up off of the highways. Thank you in advance.”
NHTSA complaint #11329295, filed 2020-06, 324,515 miles“Brake light switch failed on my 2005 Canyon (brake lights would not shut off). Complained to dealer when it was taken in for inspection a few days later. They adjusted switch passed the truck in inspection. A week later problem occurred again. Was never notified of a recall. Had to find that out in personal research. Had to buy the part myself since no one would acknowledge the recall and did not have parts.”
NHTSA complaint #10165374, filed 2006-08, 7,200 miles“This is regarding continued issues with NHTSA campaign id 06v139000 and NHTSA action number: pe05065 and the faulty brake lamp switch on this vehicle. The brake lamp switch originally failed around 2005 and was replaced under warranty. It failed again around 2006 and was replaced via recall. This switch failed a 3rd time in october of 2008 and the dealer would not fix under warranty as they claimed it had already been done so I paid out of pocket for the repair. …”
NHTSA complaint #10270088, filed 2009-05, 52,000 miles“Brand new truck, have owned almost 1 year. Had to take truck in for slow acceleration problem as well as hard to crank. Could not pull out into traffic, had to wait until there was no one on the road because I would try to accelerate then it would stop/pause for a second then start to go again. Took my truck to the dealership which they found one of the heads in the engine needed to be replaced. (which at first they told me I had a slow misfire on piston #2 and they had to replace a spring and a coil) a month later I finally got my truck back. …”
NHTSA complaint #10158554, filed 2006-05“The contact owns a 2005 Gmc Canyon. The contact stated that the rear brakes lights failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was advised that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA recall id number: 06v139000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 53,960. Updated 01/03/11”
NHTSA complaint #10356537, filed 2010-09, 53,960 milesRelated recalls
- 09V310000Jul 29, 2009Gm 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…Covers: GMC Canyon 2004–2009, Chevrolet Colorado 2004–2009, Isuzu I-290 2007–2008 +3 more
- 06V139000Apr 27, 2006Certain 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…Covers: GMC Canyon 2004–2006, Chevrolet Colorado 2004–2006, Isuzu I-350 2006 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10169354Nov 12, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10155009Dec 13, 2018This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10129093Jan 24, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on, engine misfire…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 159 | 77% |
| 2023 | 5 | 8% |
| 2022 | 1 | 4% |
| 2021 | 1 | 8% |
| 2020 | 1 | 7% |
| 2018 | 3 | 6% |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 4% |
| 2011 | 2 | 17% |
| 2009 | 2 | 7% |
| 2008 | 4 | 11% |
| 2007 | 5 | 12% |
| 2006 | 5 | 10% |
| 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 complaintsEngine cooling
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology