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2005 GMC Canyon Engine Problems

NHTSA has 21 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2005 GMC Canyon, 19% of all 113 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest engine complaint count among 19 Canyon model years. These complaints report 1 crash, 1 fire, and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 44,786 miles.

Engine complaints
21
19% of 113
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
44,786 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2005 GMC Canyon engine complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 25, 2005, latest Apr 8, 2020.

2005 GMC Canyon engine complaints: complaints filed per month3Oct 2005Mar 2006Oct 2006Jan 2009Jan 2012Feb 2013Sep 2015Feb 2017
21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2005 to Apr 2020; peak Oct 2005 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2005 GMC Canyon

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Canyon model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200521 (19%)
  2. 200611 (23%)
  3. 200711 (26%)
  4. 200817 (45%)
  5. 20095 (19%)
  6. 20102 (25%)
  7. 20114 (33%)
  8. 20122 (9%)
  9. 201514 (5%)
  10. 201629 (11%)
  11. 201717 (26%)
  12. 20188 (15%)
  13. 20193 (19%)
  14. 20204 (29%)
  15. 20210 (0%)
  16. 20222 (8%)
  17. 202313 (21%)
  18. 202415 (7%)
  19. 20253 (38%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 GMC Canyon have engine problems?
NHTSA has 21 owner complaints about the engine in the 2005 GMC Canyon, 19% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 44,786 miles.
Which GMC Canyon year has the most engine complaints?
The 2016 GMC Canyon has the most engine complaints (29), compared with 21 for the 2005.
Is there a engine recall for the 2005 GMC Canyon?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 GMC Canyon is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.