Four problems related to brake abs warning light have been reported for the 2005 GMC Canyon. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 GMC Canyon based on all problems reported for the 2005 Canyon.
The abs fault light comes on and the abs system starts trying to over work. This in my opinion is a safety hazard. I have had this looked at and have been told it's a known issue, however no recall. Second issue:hvac system has a known issue where it keeps over heating and the hvac harness has to be replaced, after being burned. This is also a safety issue. My vehicle is out of warranty now. Im sure you have other folks reporting these issues. . . Just look at the forums on the internet. . .
Abs light comes on with no apparent reason, also traction fault also comes on from time to time affecting gas mileage. There is also a misfire problem.
The contact owns a 2005 GMC Canyon. While driving approximately 10 mph pressure was applied to the brake pedal and the pedal began to severely pulsate. It took an increased distance in order to stop the vehicle. An abs fault light illuminated on the dashboard. The failure has since recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to be examined for the cause of failure and was not repaired. The failure mileage was 24,994 and the current mileage was 25,010. Updated 11/22/10 updated 11/23/jb.
When I try to stop the vehicle after going between 5-10 mph, the abs system "activates" and makes a "grinding sound". It will do this after 3-4 stops and then the abs fault light will come on and the problem stops. If I start the truck and drive faster (15 mph or faster ) then brake, it doesn't do it at the higher speeds.