2005 GMC Canyon Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 12%of 113 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 91,900miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the body and structure of the 2005 GMC Canyon, 12% of the 113 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 91,900 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.
“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“I took my truck to a local shop to have the fuel system looked at after I started smelling fuel. The service manager calls me that evening and request I look at the truck while it is on the lift so I can see the frame for myself as the fuel system would be the least of my concerns once I saw the frame. The rear of the frame from the rear spring hanger back is rotted away on a 12-year-old truck that has no body rust and some rust on the other parts of the frame as to be expected for the age. …”
NHTSA complaint #11025064, filed 2017-09, 112,565 miles“Body frame has rot holes throughout undercarriage. New frame needed. While driving, I went over a speed bump and heard a loud boom from underneath the truck. Upon investigating, it was determined that the driveshaft broke off n was lying on the axel. Aaa was called and immediately towed the truch 1 mile to our mechanic. After a thorough inspection, it was determined that a new driveshaft was needed and upon further inspection, the mechanic spotted numerous pitting rusted holes throughout the frame. Determined that said truck was a total loss.”
NHTSA complaint #11175042, filed 2019-02, 50,106 miles“Nearly total frame failure due to poor steel and extreme rust and corrosion of entire frame. With this model year of Gmc and chevrolet trucks, there are a lot of reports of frame failures. My particular truck is so badly rusted that the cab and body could possibly separate due to frame failure. This vehicle has not been driven much during the winters and has been garaged most of its life. These frames shouldn't be this bad on a 15 year old vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11331142, filed 2020-06, 91,900 miles“The left rear frame rail just in front of the left rear front spring shackle has rusted through and is no longer safe to drive the vehicle. There are holes through the lower portion of the frame rail. The sides of the same area have become very thin compared to the original thickness of the frame rail. Because of the location of the rust through at the spring shackle it was recommended a frame repair should not be completed. The truck was disposed of and taken off road. The remainder of the vehicle is in good condition. Mileage 75,124 miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #11153569, filed 2018-11, 75,124 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10237648May 9, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace…
- 10213818May 31, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10211764Apr 13, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace…
- 10197294May 12, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10154601Dec 17, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 1% |
| 2023 | 4 | 6% |
| 2022 | 2 | 7% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 4% |
| 2011 | 1 | 8% |
| 2010 | 1 | 13% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 4 | 11% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 5 | 10% |
| 2005 | 13 | 12% |
| 2004 | 16 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2005 GMC Canyon
23 complaintsBrakes
21 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 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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