On 6/17/20 as I was traveling under the alabaster, alabama over pass on highway 65 north an orange construction barrel was blown into the road by a truck a head of me. I swerved in the attempt to miss it. The barrel clipped the passenger side bumper and tore out my fog lamp. Thankfully no accident occurred. Would like my fog lamp replaced and barrels not in use picked up off of the highways. Thank you in advance.
2005 GMC Canyon lights problems
11 complaints (10% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 52,000.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 10%
- typical mileage
- 52,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Brake lights: switch8
- Brake lights1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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GMC Canyon lights problems in other years
Related recalls
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
- What is wrong
- Gm is recalling 185,903 model year 2004-2009 colorado, gmc model year 2009-2004 canyon, model year 2006 I-280, I-350, model year 2007-2008 I-290, and I-370, passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of alabama, arizona, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, nevada, new mexico, puerto rico, south carolina, texas, u.s. Virgin islands and utah. Some of these vehicles have a brake lamp switch that may not work as designed due to contamination in the switch.
- Risk
- This condition could cause the simultaneous loss of all brake lamps or cause all of the brake lamps to stay on continuously. Both of these conditions could fail to warn others of the driver's intentions and could lead to a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary components as specified in the recall bulletin free of charge. Gm anticipates that parts will be available by june 2010. A special coverage for vehicles registered in all other states will be implemented in the same time frame. In the interim, owners who experience the failure can obtain a free repair, however they will be required to return when the new design part becomes available. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463, isuzu at 1‑800‑255‑6727 or at www.gmownercenter.com.
Recall number 09V310000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
- What is wrong
- Certain pickup trucks may experience the permanent loss of brake lamp function or brake lamps that are illuminated at all times. The center high-mounted stop lamp (chmsl) is affected in both instances. Also, if equipped, the cruise control will become inoperative. Any trailer brake lamps which are connected to the vehicle's brake lamp wiring will mimic the vehicle's brake lamps when either condition occurs.
- Risk
- A following driver may not know when the brakes have been applied, and a rear-end crash could occur without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the brake lamp switch assembly. The recall began on december 5, 2006. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438; gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463 or isuzu at 1‑800‑255‑6727.
Recall number 06V139000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Brake lamp switch malfunction
On july 28,2009, gm initiated a regional recall campaign on certain model year (my) 2004-2009 chevrolet colorado and gmc canyon vehicles and my2006-2008 isuzu I-series vehicles.the states and u.s. Territories involved are al, az, fl, ga, hi, la, ms, nv, nm, pr, sc, tx, vi and ut.a total of 185,903 vehicles will be recalled with 92,272 vehicles within the scope of this investigation.in addition, a special coverage/extended warranty program will be initiated forvehicles registered in all other states. Gm determined that brake lamp switch failures are more likely to occur in vehicles in which customers used interior cleaners containing silicon and that reside in hot geographical locations.brake lamp switch contamination failure can cause loss of the brake lamps or the brake lamps to stay on continuously, increasing the risk of rear-end crashes.gm has reported no crashes or injuries due to the failure of the brake lamp switch.odi initially reported one crash incident, but later downgraded the report due to the absence of actual property damage or cost incurred when the vehicle was lightly tapped from behind at low speed.this investigation is closed (see recall campaign 09v0310).
RQ09001
Brake lamp switch failure
By letter dated april 26, 2006, gm notified the agency that it is conducting a safety recall (the federal safety agency recall no. 06v139) involving certain model year (my) 2004-06 chevrolet colorado, gmc canyon and 2006 my isuzu i280/i350 vehicles.gm's recall covers 404,733 vehicles.gm reports that loss of brake lamp illumination was caused by insufficient plating on the stationary contact in the brake lamp switch.gm will replace the brake lamp switch assembly on all involved vehicles with the new switch that has the increased plating on the stationary contact.based on gm's safety recall action, this investigation is closed.
PE05065
What 2005 GMC Canyon owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc canyon. The contact stated that the rear brakes lights failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was advised that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency recall id number: 06v139000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 53,960. Updated 01/03/11
My brake lights were malfunctioning. The brake light switch had to be replaced.
This is regarding continued issues with the federal safety agency campaign id 06v139000 and the federal safety agency action number: pe05065 and the faulty brake lamp switch on this vehicle. The brake lamp switch originally failed around 2005 and was replaced under warranty. It failed again around 2006 and was replaced via recall. This switch failed a 3rd time in october of 2008 and the dealer would not fix under warranty as they claimed it had already been done so I paid out of pocket for the repair. This same brake switch lamp failed again on 05/26/2009 after less than 8 months and fewer than 8,000 miles, again leaving me without functioning brake lights. I will return to the dealer to have it replaced again, but that is not an acceptable outcome. It has become painfully obvious that gm has failed to fulfill its obligation to fix this dangerous situation in that it not only leaves me without functioning brake lights making it very difficult for other drivers to know that I am stopping, but there is no warning that this failure has occurred! I risk my life every time I get behind the wheel of this vehicle because the engineers at gm seem incapable of perfecting a $5 switch that is part of an automotive technology that has been in existence for nearly 100 years (brake lights). General motors may have conducted a recall, but they have not fixed the problem. After getting the lamp switch replaced for the 4th time I will request the faulty part and will gladly supply it to the federal safety agency if requested.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 gmc canyon. In 2007, the brake lights were not working and the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for repair. The contact assumed that the repair was made under the warranty and was not informed of a recall at that time. On december 16 2008, the contact realized that the brake lights failed again after someone almost rear ended her vehicle. She returned to the dealer and was informed that the previous repair was performed according to the federal safety agency campaign id number 06v139000 (exterior lighting:brake lights:switch). The dealer stated that the diagnostic would cost $98, plus parts and labor to repair the failure again. The failure mileage was 85,000.
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!!!!!!!!
Brake light switch failed on my 2005 canyon (brake lights would not shut off). Complained to dealer when it was taken in for inspection a few days later. They "adjusted" switch passed the truck in inspection. A week later problem occurred again. Was never notified of a recall. Had to find that out in personal research. Had to buy the part myself since no one would acknowledge the recall and did not have parts.
Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was parked over night the brake light remained illuminated. The next day the battery was jump started before the vehicle started. During inspection the dealership determined the driver side rear brake light lens was melted however, the brake light switch continued to function. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 06v139000, regarding the brake light switch. The VIN was not included in the recall.
Brand new truck, have owned almost 1 year. Had to take truck in for slow acceleration problem as well as hard to crank. Could not pull out into traffic, had to wait until there was no one on the road because I would try to accelerate then it would stop/pause for a second then start to go again. Took my truck to the dealership which they found one of the heads in the engine needed to be replaced. (which at first they told me I had a slow misfire on piston #2 and they had to replace a spring and a coil) a month later I finally got my truck back. One week later I heard a knocking noise so I took my truck back to dealership and was told my oil was low so they topped it off (didn't work by the way). Still having hard time cranking periodically throughout the day. Took it back to the dealership, they kept my truck for 4 days and said they could not find anything wrong with it except a loose starter bolt that they tightened. Truck still cranking funny but was told there was nothing further they could do for me.
Questions about the 2005 GMC Canyon lights
Does the 2005 GMC Canyon have lights problems?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the lights of the 2005 GMC Canyon, 10% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2005 GMC Canyon lights problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 52,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2005 GMC Canyon lights?
Yes, 2 recalls: 09V310000, 06V139000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the GMC Canyon have the most lights problems?
The GMC Canyon model years with the most lights complaints are 2024 (159 complaints) and 2005 (11 complaints).
Other 2005 GMC Canyon problems
Electrical 23Brakes 21Engine 16Body 13Visibility 12Airbags 10Transmission 7Acceleration 6Suspension 6Fuel system 3Tires 2Driver assistance 1Locks 1Seat belts 1Seats 1Steering 1
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