Visibility Problems of GMC Canyon

GMC Canyon owners have reported 35 visibility related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 11 most common visibility problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiper (16 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's blower (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Visibility problems of GMC Canyon

The Wiper problem

GMC issued a service bulletin #16019 stating that the hvac temperature control valve (no. 15-51369) was prone to break causing the defrost to become inoperable. This is clearly a safety concern. However, GMC did not issue a recall.   Read details...

The Blower problem

Air conditioning fan abruptly stopped working on all fan speeds except "4", the highest position. Checked internet for possible solutions and found that there have been numerous failures exactly like mine.   Read details...

The Visibility problem

The contact owns a 2024 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at an undisclosed speed under sunny conditions, light entering through the windshield reflected off the chrome trim around the instrument panel and caused distortion and lines in the driver's side and   Read details...

The Side/rear Glass problem

The contact owns a 2006 GMC Canyon. The vehicle was purchased on March 5, 2008 and two days later, the contact realized that there was no keyhole on the passenger side. The rearview mirror reflected the instrument panel instead of the rear of the vehicle.   Read details...

The Defogger problem

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.   Read details...




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