Table 1 shows three common electrical system related problems of the 2012 GMC Canyon. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the anti-theft controller (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | |
| Anti-theft Controller problems | |
| Ignition Switch problems |
On all chevy / Canyon models 05 thru 12 there is an issue called "passlock" which prevents the vehicle from starting, it will leave you stranded. The failure is the ignition housing with the passlock sensor, not the actual key / tumbler, the part has to be replaced. Read details...
Truck will not start intermittently. Completely inoperable for several minutes, then will start up with absolutely nothing differently done to it. Left me and my kids stranded several times. Appears to be a passlock anti theft problem. Many, many complaints online with the exact same problem. Read details...
The weight on the keyring and road conditions or a jarring event causes the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine. The vehicle will not stay in the run position and there are no other mechanical/electrical problems with the vehicle. Read details...