Power Train Related Problems of the 2005 GMC Canyon

Table 1 shows five common power train related problems of the 2005 GMC Canyon. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the differential unit (two problems).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of GMC Canyon


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2005 GMC Canyon

The Automatic Transmission problem

: the contact stated while the outside conditions were freezing the linkage for the transmission froze as well. This resulted in the inability to change gears until the ice melts. The contact stated by the time the vehicle would arrive at the dealership, the ice would melt.   Read details...

The Differential Unit problem

I have a 2005 GMC Canyon 4wd cc p/u . This p/u was purchased new in may 2005. The window sticker clearly lists an auto locking differential under standard equipment. In November 2005 GMC sent a letter to me which stated that this vehicle does not have a auto locking differential.   Read details...

The Power Train Driveline problem

I purchased 4 cooper tires 8/18/10. I started noticing a problem in 1/11. The side walls would become very dark black about 2" down from tread. Then I noticed the truck not driving right. Sensation of being stuck in 4 wheel drive. Altough it was not stuck in 4 wheel.   Read details...


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