2006 GMC Canyon Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 23%of 48 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 GMC Canyon, 23% of the 48 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 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.
“As we were driving on a smooth asphalt dry road the ABS light and the brake failure light came on along with an anunciator sound warning. We immediately pulled over and brought the truck to a stop. We tested the brakes by pushing on the pedal and we still had good brakes. We continued carefully on home and inspected the brake fluid which was ok. After turning off and then turning on the key and starting the engine, the ABS warning light came back on but the brake failure light was not illuminated. …”
NHTSA complaint #10551759, filed 2013-11, 43,170 miles“Gas pedal and brake pedal to close .when wearing construction boots the lip of the boot will catch behind the brake pedal and it is very dangerous the first day for work I was backing up so my body was twisted so I can reverse and I hit another car because my foot was stuck.”
NHTSA complaint #10159345, filed 2006-06, 50 miles“Abs fault light is on to inform that there is a problem. This of course disables the ABS brake system. The computer reads ABS wheel speed sensor. They have been replaced and the light is still on. There are several people with this same problem all over the internet and no one has found a fix yet. Is there a new recall on this issue or is there a way to fix it? Thank you”
NHTSA complaint #11324031, filed 2020-05, 142,000 miles“Brake pads wear out prematurely. A/c only works on high. Have had to replace brake pads 3 times over a period of 5 months. Mechanic mentioned that Gmc is aware of the brake wear problem and offers various solutions. None of which work. Why is this issue not made clear when purchasing the vehicle!”
NHTSA complaint #10505414, filed 2013-04, 75,378 miles“Unable to brake effectively when ABS system activating and almost impacted pedestrian. Abs system activating routinely on dry warm pavement at <5 MPH. Suspect sensor defects. 2006 Gmc Canyon. Fear damage/incident will result.”
NHTSA complaint #10357305, filed 2010-09, 60,000 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
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10168960Nov 12, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 13% |
| 2025 | 3 | 38% |
| 2024 | 14 | 7% |
| 2023 | 10 | 16% |
| 2022 | 1 | 4% |
| 2021 | 1 | 8% |
| 2020 | 1 | 7% |
| 2018 | 3 | 6% |
| 2017 | 5 | 8% |
| 2016 | 9 | 3% |
| 2015 | 10 | 3% |
| 2012 | 3 | 13% |
| 2011 | 2 | 17% |
| 2009 | 4 | 15% |
| 2008 | 8 | 21% |
| 2007 | 7 | 17% |
| 2006 | 11 | 23% |
| 2005 | 21 | 19% |
| 2004 | 6 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2006 GMC Canyon
17 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 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