2009 GMC Canyon: won't start

Filed Dec 4, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 45,000 miles · WA

It times it wont start have to wait 15-20 min to start while parked I also had a 2004 colorado that did the same thing .now for the safety end .if your in the country an you or someone is haveing a medical issue an it wont start their is a possible life or death situation that person has a greater chance of dieing .I have talked to dealers about this problem all they said we can try different things but at my expence. I was told it has something to do with the security lock system . Gm said they dont know how to fix it .iam sure other people has had the same problem I would like some info back yhank you

Filed Aug 4, 2017 · Fuel system · 137,900 miles · LA

Attempt to start the engine after sitting for a few hours in driveway, the engine starts then sputters and stalls as if not getting enough gas and attempts to die. After a few moments, it finally catches up and runs. Engine has stalled while sitting at traffic lighs several times. According to document id # 2274089--- #08411 product safety- hard start, no start, engine stall- replace engine control module- ( may 7, 2009) I have taken my vehicle to a gmc dealership several times in the past along with a copy of recall but they claim that it is a service bullentin and not a recall so they would not fix the problem. I took my vehicle to an independent gateway service dealership and told them the problem I was having with the engine stall. They pulled up the recall and showed it to me and advised me to take my vehicle to a gm dealership for the recall that the gm dealership says that there is no recall. I have had this truck for 4 years now and the same problem exist but gm denys that a recall exist even when I have the paperwork in hand.the recall pertains to truck numbersbetween 98104805 - 98123129. My truck # is 98123053 which falls in that category. My vehicle falls into this category but has not been repaired since I have had posession. I would appreciate it if this problem can be resolved.

Filed Jul 15, 2016 · Electrical · 39,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 gmc canyon. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start until after numerous attempts. The dealer diagnosed that the security passlock failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but they were not able to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 39,000. Updated 08/30/16*lj

Filed Dec 30, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 60,000 miles · PA

For several months now, vehicle will not start. Turn key, no click, no crank, nothing. All standard dash light come on, headlights are bright, all accessory items work fine, just no start. Have taken truck in to dealership twice now for problem, and no resolution. Starts every time for them. Last time took key and paperwork, went out to lot, got in, and no start, went back in to dealership, finally grabbed mechanic, went to truck, but it started ok. May not fail again for a day or more, then fail several times in same day. Failed to start today after pulling into gas station and getting fuel, would not start. Long line of cars behind me and situation got very ugly fast. Station owner/worker helped diffuse situation. If you let vehicle sit for 10-15 minutes between retries, it may start.

Filed Oct 3, 2014 · Engine · 87,686 miles · TX

Every few days the vehicle will not start.... The security light comes on.. You have to disconnect the battery and wait for about 10 to 15 minutes for the computer to reset before you can restart the vehicle. This has happened at least once to twice a week starting shortly after I purchased the vehicle... I have taken it back to dealership where I bought it from and they said they could not find out what the problem what because it did not do it to them. I asked if they started it and drove it several times for a few days like I do and they said no they just put it on a machine and could not find anything wrong. This I feel was something that was wrong with the vehicle when I bought it or happened for some reason shortly after when I still should have had a factory warranty... So it should be fixed at no charge to me... It is obviously a factor security defect. It has been going on for 7 months and I am tired of having to deal with it and all they tell me is we could not find anything wrong.. I don't feel like I should have to be paying for a vehicle that does not work properly.. It should be fixed so I have what I am paying for a properly working vehicle.

Filed May 14, 2011 · Electrical · 14,000 miles · CA

Anti-theft system would not allow the truck to start, then once started the entire dashboard components failed no speedometer, fuel, temp or air conditioner would work, also the traction control went into alarm... Gmc people said they could not see any alarm codes and failed to repair the anti-theft system... Recommended I get on-star to help identify the problem.. I did, it failed again and on-star saw the codes however gmc says they cannot trust on-star findings, even though they recommended them which is costing me $30.00 a month to monitor their vehicles warranty.. Still driving a truck that sometimes does not start and the entire dashboard shuts down while driving... Very dangerous.