2005 GMC Canyon electrical system problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2005 GMC Canyon — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My 2005 gmc canyon continues to have issues with the passlock ii system. No modifications have been made to the ignition switch, keys, or any other electrical system. The passlock prevents me from starting my truck because for some reason the computer thinks it is trying to be stolen. The last time…”
filed Jan 10, 2018
“I got a safety bulletin from gmc #14609 stating that there is a problem with my air bag light,. It can go on due to wires in the rear door breaking, the air bag can go off also. This is a safety issue with the air bags, I have the problem with the air bag light on. They said they would fix it or…”
filed Oct 30, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 25, 2024
Electrical System problems in other Canyon years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Canyon | 25 | 12% |
| 2023 Canyon | 18 | 33% |
| 2022 Canyon | 11 | 46% |
| 2018 Canyon | 10 | 19% |
| 2017 Canyon | 11 | 17% |
| 2016 Canyon | 37 | 14% |
| 2015 Canyon | 32 | 11% |
| 2012 Canyon | 9 | 39% |
| 2009 Canyon | 8 | 30% |
| 2008 Canyon | 15 | 39% |
| 2007 Canyon | 14 | 33% |
| 2006 Canyon | 17 | 35% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 GMC Canyon
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.