2006 GMC Canyon: won't start

5 of the 48 complaints about the 2006 GMC Canyon describe won't start.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 10%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 96 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Won't start by model year

2017
2
2016
1
2012
3
2011
1
2009
6
2008
9
2007
2
2006
5
2005
2
2004
5

What owners say

Filed Feb 11, 2021 · Electrical · 126,000 miles · FL

I have a 2006 gmc canyon and the issue is the car switches into security mode a for no reason vehicle will not start or won't crank at all and it only gets worse there are a few youtube videos showing how to bypass security system , but I feel gm should send out notices to customers on how to fix or disable this problem

Filed Aug 6, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 25,000 miles · WA

Cranks but no start intermittently. Gmc dealer states that there is not problem. Must wait 10 mintures, then try and it always starts. Not isolated...google, 2006 canyon won't start and there are multiple descriptions of the same problem. Some have speculated that it is a 'relay', problem with the ignition system or the "passlock". I am not aware of any accident but if avoiding an accident and it won't start it is just a matter of time. This has been an ongoing problem for at least 3-4 years, occurring at least once per month. Others recorded the same history. (xxxx) parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Mar 23, 2013 · Electrical · 20,000 miles · CA

I noticed that, a lot of people are having problems with the ignition, sometimes if these vehicles don't start the first time you would have to wait 15 minutes and you have to step out and get back in, if you stay inside waiting for the 15 minute period, it will not start and you have to wait another 15 minutes. This is annoying specially if you're in a hurry.

Filed Jul 11, 2012 · Electrical · NC

The truck will start sometimes and it won't sometimes. When the truck does not start I can usually wait about 15 mins and then it will start.

Filed Jul 20, 2011 · Engine, Fuel system · 30,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc canyon. The contact attempted to start the vehicle but it would not start. The contact was able to start the vehicle within approximately fifteen minutes. The contact stated whenever it was raining or snowing the failure would occur. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technicians were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. There was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v154000 (fuel system, gasoline) that was similar to the failure experienced but included the gmc canyon but not the 2007 model. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000. Updated 01/10/12*lj updated 01/27/17