2005 GMC Canyon Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 5%of 113 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the suspension of the 2005 GMC Canyon, 5% of the 113 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 miles. 2 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.
“2005 crew cab Gmc Canyon z85 sle - localized frame deterioration due to excessive rust completely through the box frame. No other areas on frame display more than surface rust. Present from drivers side rear door to above the frame elevation change, including the mounting bracket for the rear leaf spring. Holes and seams completely open in affected areas. Structural integrity compromised at joint of cab to the bed of truck. Vehicle is still functional but damage to this area does not allow for truck to be used as intended. Any significant weight in bed may cause frame to collapse. …”
NHTSA complaint #10991150, filed 2017-05, 163,000 miles“Dt: 2005 Gmc Canyon. When the vehicle moved either fast or slow it shook a lot. The vehicle pulled to the right, and it was an half to one inch to the right. When I turning the truck it seemed something was sliding in the rear of the truck. Took the truck to dealer for repairs, and the dealer was closed. The next day the truck was totaled in an accident. While driving 45 to 50 MPH, the car in front slammed on the brakes at a red light. Also, consumer slammed on the brakes, but the truck brakes locked, and the truck slid to the right. …”
NHTSA complaint #10129258, filed 2005-07, 1,100 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Gmc Canyon. While driving 30 MPH on a wet road, the wheels spun and caused the vehicle to tailspin. The contact crashed into a tree and damaged the rear end of the vehicle. He took the vehicle to a body shop and they repaired the rear end of the vehicle. There were no other repairs done to the vehicle. At the time of purchase, the contact asked if the vehicle had post-traction. The dealer stated that it did; however, the contact later discovered that the vehicle did not have post-traction. …”
NHTSA complaint #10241748, filed 2008-09, 30,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 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…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 0% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 2 | 3% |
| 2016 | 4 | 1% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 9% |
| 2010 | 1 | 13% |
| 2008 | 1 | 3% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 6 | 5% |
| 2004 | 13 | 16% |
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 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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