2005 GMC Canyon: adaptive cruise control problems

Filed Feb 14, 2017 · Airbags, Brakes · 72,000 miles · ID · crash

Hit 3 deer in high speed collision. My air bags didn't function. Then research online showed I have tikata airbags. Then I noticed my brakes if wet or have ice on rotors, when braking, I get terrible squeaking noise and front end will shimmy or vibrate. Rear brakes too. And my power steering started making noise, like a rubbing sound a few months after I bought truck, though no fluid loss or stiffness in steering. I know these air bags are dangerous, metal parts have killed a few people. Why wasn't I notified by automaker about what airbags were installed in my truck!? I need fixed. I do a lot of mountain driving. I would like them to work properly. And these strange noises really bug me. I can't be breaking down deep into mountain roads when I work or travel. Much highway traveling too. The cruise control has never worked, since two weeks after buying truck. If coming up to hills when set, then as you drive up & down more hills, it will self excellerate! Not slow down on declines. Very scary a couple of times. Very dangerous! Engine would jump into passing gear. I have the 5 cylinder 3.5 motor. Automatic, sle extended cab 4x4. Should I go back to dealer to get fixed?

Filed Aug 28, 2014 · Brakes · 144,567 miles · CA

Brake light went out. Brake switch was serviced 2 years ago under a recall for the exact same problem. Gm will not replace the part unless I pay for a new one. How can a new part have the same exact problem as in the recall. The cruise control will not work.

Filed Jul 18, 2013 · Lights · 82,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc canyon. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the cruise control failed to operate upon activation. In addition, the brake light lamp was inoperable. There was a recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 06v139000 (exterior lighting) however, the contac's VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000.

Filed Aug 21, 2008 · Lights · 51,250 miles · NC

Apparently a continuing problem with defective brake light switches on my 2005 gmc canyon. Brake lights cease to work as does the cruise control. I am complaining against gm, and d&j automotive in louisburg n.c. This is the third time that the switch will be replaced. The first time was under warranty, the second under recall, and as of now, there is no guarantee that I will not have to pay for it this time. Unacceptable!!!!!!!!

Filed Oct 27, 2005 · Acceleration, Lights · 31,000 miles · TX

Brake light/cruise control switch failure. Second time in 30,000 miles replace switch each time.

Filed Oct 25, 2005 · Acceleration · 300 miles · MI · crash · 2 injuries

Dt: 2005 gmc canyon. The consumer purchased the vehicle and had it six days when the vehicle kicked into high speed at 50-60 MPH. The vehicle went over a cliff and into a parked vehicle and was totaled. The consumer broke his hand, and the consumer's wife bruised her kidney. The insurance company got the consumer a new vehicle. The vehicle was being parked into the garage and the rpms revved to 5,500. The consumer stated that it felt like the cruise control had kicked in, but the cruise control was not on. Then, the consumer called the local dealership, and they told him to bring the vehicle in. The dealership called the consumer back after having the vehicle for a day and told the consumer to come and get the vehicle. They did not know why incident occurred. A police report was taken with the first crash. *ak