general problems of the 2006 GMC Canyon

Cranks but no start intermittently. GMC dealer states that there is not problem. Must wait 10 mintures, then try and it always starts. Not isolated. . . Google, 2006 Canyon won't start and there are multiple descriptions of the same problem. Some have speculated that it is a 'relay', problem with the ignition system or the "passlock". I am not aware of any accident but if avoiding an accident and it won't start it is just a matter of time. This has been an ongoing problem for at least 3-4 years, occurring at least once per month. Others recorded the same history. (xxxx) parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

Brake light switch recall NHTSA recall campaign number 09v310000. This is a reoccurring malfunction affecting 187,000 vehicles, model years 2004-2009. The repair GMC performs is only a temporary fix and presents a safety danger to owners. Many owners have had the same malfunctions over and over again. I have repaired my GMC Canyon three times to date.

The contact owns a 2006 GMC Canyon. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled in the middle of the road. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after ten minutes. Prior to the failure, there was a recurring issue with the vehicle not starting. The vehicle power failure and security theft warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact left a voicemail with the manufacturer regarding the failure. The failure mileage was 97,000.

Hvac fan motor resistor & connector overheats melts and burns with temperature exceeding 300 deg f. Chronic frequent problem with GMC Canyon and chevy colorado pick ups.

Brake pads wear out prematurely. A/c only works on high. Have had to replace brake pads 3 times over a period of 5 months. Mechanic mentioned that GMC is aware of the brake wear problem and offers various solutions. None of which work. Why is this issue not made clear when purchasing the vehicle!.

Sometimes the truck will start sometimes it wont, lights on the panel fade in and out, sometimes half will be on and the other half out. We took it to the mechanic, he said its an electrical problem somewhere, hes working on it now trying to figure out where its coming from. I've looked on line and seen where several are complaining of the same problem, I've also called GMC.

The truck will start sometimes and it won't sometimes. When the truck does not start I can usually wait about 15 mins and then it will start.

2006 GMC colorado, 5 cyl. Automatic. Defogger does not keep windows clear making visibility seriously reduced.

I noticed that, a lot of people are having problems with the ignition, sometimes if these vehicles don't start the first time you would have to wait 15 minutes and you have to step out and get back in, if you stay inside waiting for the 15 minute period, it will not start and you have to wait another 15 minutes. This is annoying specially if you're in a hurry.

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.