Four problems related to service brakes 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.
When baking up the abs fault code came on was going 5 mph or less. Turned the truck off and the code went away. It has done this a total of three times all while backing the truck up at a very low speed, other issues I am having the air conditioning will only work on high and sometimes the other speeds will work. The rear passenger window will not roll down. I am the original owner of this truck and have never received any recalls on any of these items and the braking system is a safety concern.
2005 GMC Canyon, 4wd. Brakes lock up after sitting for a short period of time or when wet. Abs does activate, hear the noise, rear brakes lock. Went to some of the forums for these vehicles, find out it is common. Took vehicle back to dealer (bought it used as certified gm) as the parking brake stuck only a week after I had the vehicle. They replaced the cable, told me I was set. I took the truck home, brakes were very "touchy" brought it back to the dealer a few weeks later (thought maybe it was me) and they charged me $100. 00 and said they adjusted the rear brakes, not under the warranty. I called them and had a blow out argument with the service manager to no avail as the brakes were still touchy. I have been living with them until today, when in the rain I had to make a panic stop on the highway. The brakes momentarily locked at 65 mph, truck stayed straight and I was able to let off fast enough. Luckily the guy behind me was not following too close, or he would have been under me. Situation is getting worse, I have been driving for 35+ years and never had a vehicle like this.
Abs fault comes on intermittently and gm is not responding to our concerns.
Rear brake shoes bad at 45,000. Replaced drums and shoes. New drums warped after 2 months and 2,000 miles. Replaced drums and shoes again, squeaks very loud, drums bad again. Replaced drums with GMC drums, brakes bad again after 1 month. Took to an independent mechanic after dealer would not fix issue. Independant replaced left rear hydraulic and new shoes. Stated the emergency brake must be defective. Brakes are now squeaking again after 1 month. Also slight locking up when backing up after rain, cold, moist weather.