2006 GMC CANYON — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
81
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 2006 GMC CANYON
The 2006 GMC CANYON has received a total of 81 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with CHILD SEAT, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (15 complaints), Engine (6 complaints), and Exterior Lighting (4 complaints).
Recalls for the 2006 GMC CANYON
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2006 GMC CANYON, potentially affecting up to 815,380 vehicles.
Recall 10V575000 — CHILD SEAT
| 192,676 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE...
Consequence: BOTH NHTSA AND GM DISCOURAGE PLACEMENT OF A CHILD IN A FRONT SEAT. NEVERTHELESS, THERE ARE INDIVIDUAL CIRCUMSTANCES THAT MAY REQUIRE PLACEMENT OF A CHILD IN A RESTRAINT IN THE FRONT CENTER SEATING POSITION OF THIS VEHICLE THAT DOES NOT OFFER A REAR SEAT. LACK OF ACCESS TO THE TOP TETHER ANCHOR AND A LACK OF INSTRUCTIONS AS TO HOW TO USE IT, MAY RESULT IN IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF A CHILD RESTRAINT. IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF A CHILD RESTRAINT CAN RESULT IN A REDUCTION IN THE RESTRAINT'S PERFORMANCE IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH AND AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD SEATED IN THE RESTRAINT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL CUT A HOLE INTO THE BACK PANEL TRIM COVER TO ALLOW ACCESS TO THE TOP TETHER ANCHOR FOR THE FRONT CENTER SEAT POSITION AND WILL PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION AS TO USE IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE MANUFACTURER HAS...
View full details →Recall 09V310000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
| 185,903 vehicles affected
Defect: 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, MISSISSIPPI, NEVADA, NEW MEXICO, PUERTO RICO, SOUTH CAROLINA, TEXAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS AND UTAH. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE SIMULTANEOUS LOSS OF ALL BRAKE LAMPS OR CAUSE ALL OF THE BRAKE LAMPS TO STAY ON CONTINUOUSLY. BOTH OF THESE CONDITIONS COULD FAIL TO WARN OTHERS OF THE DRIVER'S INTENTIONS AND COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS AS SPECIFIED IN THE RECALL BULLETIN FREE OF CHARGE. GM ANTICIPATES THAT PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE BY JUNE 2010. A SPECIAL COVERAGE FOR VEHICLES REGISTERED IN ALL OTHER STATES WILL BE IMPLEMENTED...
View full details →Recall 06V139000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
| 404,733 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 ARE CONNECTED TO THE VEHICLE'S BRAKE LAMP WIRING WILL MIMIC THE VEHICLE'S BRAKE LAMPS...
Consequence: A FOLLOWING DRIVER MAY NOT KNOW WHEN THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN APPLIED, AND A REAR-END CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 5, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 OR ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.
View full details →Recall 05V552000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 32,068 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A MISPRINTED LABEL COULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECTED LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. AT THE CUSTOMER'S OPTION, A DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 GMC CANYON
81 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 GMC CANYON. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
The Passlock System intermittently fails and prevents the fuel pump from pumping fuel to the engine. Even after paying GMC to repair the truck, the problem persists.
The Passlock System intermittently fails and prevents the fuel pump from pumping fuel to the engine. Even after paying GMC to repair the truck, the problem persists.
The Passlock System intermittently fails and prevents the fuel pump from pumping fuel to the engine. Even after paying GMC to repair the truck, the problem persists.
Frame is severely rusting, especially on the driver’s side. Vehicle has only approximately 75,000 miles and has been well maintained. Purchased new by my Father and when he died, it was passed on to me. I feel it may becoming unsafe to drive.
My ABS on Rightside of my truck is not working that is what they said anyways not sure what is wrong
Safety Rating for the 2006 GMC CANYON
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 GMC CANYON in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 GMC CANYON
General Motors, LLC has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2006 GMC CANYON. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
GCUS-9-883 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
14609 - Special Coverage. On certain 2004-2009 model year Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon extended cab vehicles, the wires in the rear-door-wire harness may fatigue and break. If one or more of the wires break, the vehicle?s airbag readiness light/SIR light will illuminate. A broken wire may also trigger diagnostic...
PIT3271F — TIRES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that...
PI-0270 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
GM: THE REAR CARPET MAY BE DAMP OR WET. THE VEHICLES CENTER STOP LIGHT MIGHT ALSO APPEAR TO NOT BE SEALED TO THE CAB EXTERIOR. *RM
07123 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CHEVROLET GMC SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT - ENGINE INTAKE VALVE SEAT MAY WEAR, SUCH THAT COMBUSTION LEAKAGE OCCURS. EQUIPPED WITH EITHER A 2.8L (RPO LK5) 4 CYLINDER OR 3.5L (RPO L52) 5 CYLINDER ENGINE. *NJ CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. UPDATED 3/9/09. *PE
3088A — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
ODOMETER READS 0 MILES AFTER REPLACING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC). *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 GMC CANYON
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2006 GMC CANYON.
Other Model Years of the GMC CANYON
- 2004 GMC CANYON — 103 complaints
- 2005 GMC CANYON — 146 complaints
- 2006 GMC CANYON (current)
- 2007 GMC CANYON — 59 complaints
- 2008 GMC CANYON — 65 complaints
- 2009 GMC CANYON — 35 complaints
- 2010 GMC CANYON — 9 complaints
- 2011 GMC CANYON — 20 complaints
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