Structure Related Problems of the 2005 GMC Canyon

Table 1 shows six common structure related problems of the 2005 GMC Canyon. The number one most common problem is related to the body (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the frame rust (two problems).

Table 1. Structure related problems of GMC Canyon


Recently reported Structure problems of the 2005 GMC Canyon

The Body problem

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.   Read details...

The Frame Rust problem

Tl the contact owns a 2005 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that while changing the oil at the residence, the contact became aware that the subframe was severely rusted. The contact stated that the rear leaf springs were also severely rusted. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic.   Read details...

The Underbody Shield problem

My 2005 GMC Canyon started having a groaning noise when turning sharply either way from a start or moving. I took it to the dealer who kept it and called to tell me it was defective body bolts, for which there was a bulletin. The parts had to be ordered directly from GMC.   Read details...


Structure related problems in other GMC Canyon model year vehicles:



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Fuel Economy of Canyon Vehicles
Canyon Service Bulletins
Canyon Safety Recalls
Canyon Defect Investigations