2006 GMC Canyon Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 10%of 48 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,614miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2006 GMC Canyon, 10% of the 48 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,614 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.
“I noticed that I had no speed control and then found I also did not have any brake lights. Back in 2006 or 2007, Gmc issued a recall on this issue. Also again in 2009, but in the form of extended warranty till 2014. I just wanted to pass to you the concern that this issue may still be a problem for the truck. I talked to Gmc and they did not want to help with the fix since its outside the warranty date. I'm concerned that drivers would only think its a problem with the speed control, and don't realize they have no brake lights. …”
NHTSA complaint #10713049, filed 2015-04, 81,196 miles“I have a 2006 Canyon and in the last year I have had to replace tail lights,three sterios,4x4 buttons,windows,wiring has been repaired severial times,the truck is excessivly hard on gass,and as soon as my inline five cylinder engine hit 31.000 km I had to take it back to the dealer once again ,this time for a new engine. Apparently there only good for thirty thousand and then need to be replaced. Hard to believe this truck cost me almost forty thousand dallors. …”
NHTSA complaint #10185437, filed 2007-03, 31 miles“Brake light switch recall NHTSA recall campaign number 09v310000. This is a reoccurring malfunction affecting 187,000 vehicles, model years 2004-2009. The repair Gmc performs is only a temporary fix and presents a safety danger to owners. Many owners have had the same malfunctions over and over again. I have repaired my Gmc Canyon three times to date.”
NHTSA complaint #11054688, filed 2017-12“Sometimes the truck will start sometimes it wont, lights on the panel fade in and out, sometimes half will be on and the other half out. We took it to the mechanic, he said its an electrical problem somewhere, hes working on it now trying to figure out where its coming from. I've looked on line and seen where several are complaining of the same problem, I've also called Gmc.”
NHTSA complaint #10444537, filed 2012-01“The contact owns a 2006 Gmc Canyon. The contact received a recall notification associated with the NHTSA campaign id number 09v310000 (exterior lighting: brake lights: switch). The authorized dealer and manufacturer were notified and they both advised that the VIN was included in the recall defect; however, the vehicle was not registered or sold in the states mentioned in the recall and would not be eligible for the recall repair. The contact was displeased with the recall specification of the states inclusion. There was no failure mileage.”
NHTSA complaint #10353282, filed 2010-09Related 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.
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 2006 GMC Canyon
17 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsFuel system
6 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