2005 GMC Canyon structure problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2005 GMC Canyon — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Frame rail rust holes, brackets wielded to frame supports for leaf springs wields rusted completely through frame making vehicle unsafe due to the potential leaf springs supports to frame of vehicle breaking away from frame dropping rear of vehicle onto rear axles and tires. Frame of vehicle has a…”
filed Jul 12, 2023
“The frames on many of these trucks are unsafe to be on the road due to rusted leaf spring mounts and frame rails that are rotting away and unable to lift on a hoist. Luckily I came across a video warning me to watch out for a rusted frame or else I could have lost control while driving. Yes, I work…”
filed Jan 9, 2022
“Nearly total frame failure due to poor steel and extreme rust and corrosion of entire frame. With this model year of gmc and chevrolet trucks, there are a lot of reports of frame failures. My particular truck is so badly rusted that the cab and body could possibly separate due to frame failure. This vehicle has not…”
filed Jun 26, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Canyon years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Canyon | 2 | 1% |
| 2023 Canyon | 4 | 7% |
| 2022 Canyon | 2 | 8% |
| 2018 Canyon | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 Canyon | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 Canyon | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 Canyon | 1 | 4% |
| 2009 Canyon | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 Canyon | 4 | 11% |
| 2007 Canyon | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 Canyon | 5 | 10% |
| 2004 Canyon | 16 | 20% |
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.