2006 GMC CANYON
81 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 15 |
| ENGINE | 6 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 4 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 3 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 2 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 2 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 2 |
| VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 |
Recalls (4)
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
GM 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, PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALABAMA, ARIZONA, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, HAWAII, LOUISIANA, MISSISSIP
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
CERTAIN 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 LAMP (CHMSL) IS AFFECTED IN BOTH INSTANCES. ALSO, IF EQUIPPED, THE CRUISE CONTROL WILL BECOME INOPERATIVE. ANY TRAILER BRAKE LAMPS WHICH AR
CHILD SEAT
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2011, CHEVROLET COLORADO, GMC CANYON, MODEL YEAR 2006, ISUZU I-280/I-350, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2008, I-290/I-370, REGULAR CAB VEHICLES AND EXTENDED CAB VEHICLES WITHOUT A REAR SEAT AND EQUIPPED WITH A FRONT 60/40 SPLIT BENCH SEAT. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABELS LISTING AN INACCCURATE VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT.
Recent Complaints
HVAC FAN MOTOR RESISTOR & CONNECTOR OVERHEATS MELTS AND BURNS WITH TEMPERATURE EXCEEDING 300 DEG F. CHRONIC FREQUENT PROBLEM WITH GMC CANYON AND CHEVY COLORADO PICK UPS. *TR
Mileage: 72,400
HVAC FAN MOTOR RESISTOR & CONNECTOR OVERHEATS MELTS AND BURNS WITH TEMPERATURE EXCEEDING 300 DEG F. CHRONIC FREQUENT PROBLEM WITH GMC CANYON AND CHEVY COLORADO PICK UPS. *TR
Mileage: 72,400
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC CANYON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE DRIVER CRASHED INTO THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT FAILED TO YIELD RIGHT-OF-WAY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE HEAD AND ARMS. THE POLICE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE TO ASSIST AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED TO DIAGNOSE THE AIR BAG FAILURE. THE F
Mileage: 25,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 2006 GMC CANYON. THE CONTACT WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH. THE IMPACT CRASHED INTO THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT WAS BURNED ON THE TOP LEFT SIDE OF HIS ARM; HOWEVER, HE WAS NOT HOSPITALIZED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE INSURANCE COMPANY TOWED THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 64,000.
Mileage: 64,000
ON VEHICLES WITHOUT REMOTE DOOR LOCKS THERE IS NO WAY TO UNLOCK AND ENTER THE VEHICLE FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD FOR THOSE OF US WITH SMALL CHILDREN WE NEED TO SECURE IN A CHILD SEAT AND FOR THOSE OF US WHO HAVE INFIRM AND ELDERLY PARENTS WE TRANSPORT. IT IS ESPECIALLY BAD IN INCLIMATE WEATHER. ACCESS TO THE LOCKED PASSENGER SIDE REQUIRES THE DRIVER TO GO TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE, UNLOCK THE DOOR, CRAWL IN AND REACH ACROSS THE SEAT DURING WHICH TIME THE DRIVER'S DOOR SPRING
VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE FOR NO APPARENT REASON WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY AND WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. WE BELIEVE THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM IN THE STEERING COLUMN BECAUSE WE HAD SLIGHT DIFFICULTIES WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH. *JB
Mileage: 650
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. *NM
Mileage: 50
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. *NM
Mileage: 50