2005 GMC Canyon: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Sep 20, 2015 · Brakes · 100,200 miles · WV

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.

Filed Jul 5, 2015 · Brakes, Electrical · 50,000 miles · MD

Can no longer roll down the drivers or passangers windows. No longer have any control of the power locks from either door control or remote. Blower for air only works on high setting 1 2 and 3 work intermittently. The brakes will start to sound like they are pulsating and then the ABS fault comes on the dash and the brake light lights up.

Filed Jun 17, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · FL

The brake lights have stopped working,turn signals have stopped working,engine will not start,turnover, ABS brake system malfunctions.

Filed Jun 6, 2014 · Brakes · 17,000 miles · NJ

Abs failure. 3 months after mfg warranty expired the ABS failure light came on. Abs system activates randomly even when not braking, buzzed, ABS and brake lights on, then ABS failure displayed. Stayed on until it randomly turned off by itself. Daily repeating of problem. Codes said ABS sensor failure. Had it replaced, no resolution. Problem kept happening. Had entire front hub assembly replaced with new ABS sensor installed at factory, still same problem. Had wiring checked, all ok. Persistent problem for years. Gave up on gm ever fixing it. Apparently on gm canyon/colorado forums this is a major persistent dangerous problem. Most users opt to disable the ABS system because gm cannot provide a solution. Sounds like another of gm's brilliant engineers design failures. Shocked no one has been killed yet. All these vehicles on the road with failing or disabled ABS systems and gm hasn't a clue.

Filed May 15, 2014 · Electrical · 105,000 miles · KY

The first problem was the AC/heat blower motor would only work on high, had the same switch replaced multiple times. Dealer ship after 4 tries was able to get it working. Then with ABS/traction control lights on dashboard started displaying, took to have repaired they were unable to locate issue. About a week later my car radio would randomly come on after keys were remove from ignition, then also would come on when I would open truck doors. The seatbelt warning bells chime when keys are not in the ignition will stop when the keys are put into the ignition. Also occasional other random warning lights and chimes will ring.

Filed Nov 4, 2012 · Brakes, Electrical · 66,000 miles · NC

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...

Filed Nov 4, 2012 · Brakes, Engine · 65,000 miles · OH

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.

Filed Oct 15, 2011 · Brakes · 28,000 miles · NY

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.

Filed May 14, 2011 · Brakes · 00

I own a 2005 gmc canyon. Three weeks out of warranty the ABS system began to malfunction. The ABS would kick in for no reason. Because it was according to gm out opf the guarantee period there was nothing they could do for me. My private garage told me that this was a common problem with the canyon and used a work around to solve the problem by disabling the ABS system because of the high cost of replacing the sensors witch would probably be damaged again when replacing the brake pads.

Filed Sep 10, 2010 · Brakes, Electrical · 35,000 miles · PA

Abs fault comes on intermittently and gm is not responding to our concerns.

Filed Sep 7, 2010 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 83,000 miles · GA

Abs sensor fault appears and continues to stay on. When light turns off terrible noise and vibration occurs when braking. I am concerned for the safety of my 3 year old and myself as the brakes do no react as they should. I have taken it and had the brakes replaced, the sensors replaced and the problem continues. After 3 different times in the shop, I am so worried that I am going to cause an accident with my truck. I have searched and there are hundreds of complaints with the same problem on http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/[email protected]@.f1fb9ba/33#msg33 please copy this link and check out all of the complaints about the same problem. Someone is going to get really hurt if this is not taken care of.

Filed Aug 30, 2010 · Brakes · 24,994 miles · PA

Tl*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 *bf updated 11/23/10