2005 GMC Canyon Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 11%of 113 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,460miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the visibility of the 2005 GMC Canyon, 11% of the 113 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,460 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 air conditioning suddenly stopped working except for on 4 (the highest speed) dealership told me it was the blower motor resistor assembly, they repaired it and within 10 days the same problem occurred. They had to keep my truck overnight each time so they could order the part. I had to pay $200 to get this repair done.”
NHTSA complaint #10242521, filed 2008-09, 48,000 miles“Driver side sun visor failure. Visor loosens and drops to cover visual field in front of driver; visor falls off while vehicle in operation creating hazard by landing on steering wheel, arm, face of driver. I have owned 3 GM vehicles with the same part that fails in the same way. Present vehicle: part was replaced and the new visor failed in the same way. Gm refuses to acknowledge this as a repeat problem of the same part, but it is. I am original owner on 2 and second owner on the third of these vehicles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10342298, filed 2010-07, 24,000 miles“Air conditioning fan abruptly stopped working on all fan speeds except 4 , the highest position. Checked internet for possible solutions and found that there have been numerous failures exactly like mine. All involved the blower motor resistor assembly, connector and/or wiring harness shorting out. Scortching the connectors, resistor assembly and causing the plastic to melt/burn. Gm parts at local dealership had replacement parts and I was able to resolve the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10239091, filed 2008-08, 32,460 miles“Windshield wipers will not work in cold, below freezing, temps. Will work if warmed. Electric motor inop in cold temps. No water or ice on motor. Can't use wiper all this winter. Safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10218717, filed 2008-02, 40,000 miles“This vehicle uses a resistor for variable speeds (x4) on the ventilation blower. During continuous or frequent use (I.e. Defrost, air conditioning) a burning smell develops. The burning smell increases over time after repeated usage and the incremental blower speed circuits are burned out and disabled. The wires are blackened and connectors melted and the plastic connecting base of the resistor is melted and blackened. At times the vehicle wire harness is affected. Gm has a service bulletin which prescribes a repair for this malfunction (I.e. …”
NHTSA complaint #10605821, filed 2014-06Related service bulletins
- 10247780Sep 26, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10230697Dec 15, 2022This 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…
- 10216372Jun 22, 2022This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse…
- 10216361Jun 13, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10211770Apr 19, 2022This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse…
- 10190431Mar 26, 2021This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse…
- 10178385Jul 27, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10160682Apr 23, 2019This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse…
- 10143752Jul 3, 2018This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse…
- 10139280Jan 17, 2018This warranty bulletin explains how to determine if an outside mirrior was damaged by the customer and what is considered warranty and non-warranty.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 1% |
| 2023 | 3 | 5% |
| 2017 | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 | 6 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 4% |
| 2010 | 1 | 13% |
| 2007 | 2 | 5% |
| 2006 | 5 | 10% |
| 2005 | 12 | 11% |
| 2004 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2005 GMC Canyon
23 complaintsBrakes
21 complaintsBody and structure
13 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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