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GMC Canyon Crew. Any anchor points along the roof for a roof rack and where do I find one?

jerrodmp — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 19:51:28 GMT

Does anyone know if/where the mounting points for a roof rack are on a GMC Canyon? And if so, what roof rack will work?

Why do rear drum brakes squeal when coming to a stop? 2006 GMC Canyon WT.

rfitzemeyer — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:09:58 GMT

2006 GMC Canyon WT, 4 cylinder, automatic transmission, 4x4, regular cab, 55k miles. At the end of a braking period, just before the vehicle comes to a stop, the rear drum brakes squeal.

Anyone had any issues with odors or chemical smells seeping into cab of 2006 GMC Canyon?

wildcat66502 — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 09:24:25 GMT

Had some odors, or strange smells drift into cab of 2006 Canyon. Two different drivers have passed out while driving vehicle. Is this a problem with truck or a isolated incident?

04 GMC Canyon - does this vehicle have history of fires igniting under dash in interior?

tracntrav — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 15:48:38 GMT

On 1/1/08, my brother's truck starting smoking under the hood as if it were overheating. As he pulled over to the side of the road, flames shot out on the driver side from under the dash. He had surgery today to help the 2nd & 3rd degree burns on his lower body. The truck is "totaled" but that is nothing compared to what he is experiencing. Just wondering if this truck has a know history of this. I do not see any recall info for something that would cause such a horrifc experience.

Reset the clock on a GMC Canyon?

finster77 — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 09:17:50 GMT

I bought a 2006 Canyon with no owners manual. Can anybody tell me how to change the time?

04 GMC Canyon reduced power message. New plugs, possible problems?

angel39 — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:34:48 GMT

Driving along in the rain. turned corner & it felt like no traction. it spit & sputtered, went about 3/4 mile, reduced power message came on pumped gas pedal ,choked & ran really rough. turned off, later started to drive home.it wouldn't idle but, would go @ higher speeds.

Hi, I have a 2008 GMC Canyon crew cab. At 2700rpm there is a rattling noise. Sounds like the heat shield but it isnt that.

maurice08 — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 21:22:11 GMT

When I rev the engine while in drive only at 2700 rpm there is a rattling sound coming from the lower passenger side engine compartment. I have taken it in twice to GM and the said it was loose fittings on the exhaust manifold. This did not fix the problem. It occurs at any time either when the engine is hot are cold, but always at 2700rpm.

My 04 GMC Canyon stalls at less than 1000 rpm, why and how do I get it fixed?

jacgeo21 — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 08:53:42 GMT

My 04 Canyon stalls at less than 1000 rpm, why and how do I get it fixed. If I am at highway speeds no problem, but if I have to stop, I need to keep it over that level to keep it from stalling. It does not mind going from a dead stop, just does not like to go slow. Also, it stalls when I go around corners.

2007 GMC Canyon torque converter unlocks above 80km/hr on flat level road, constant speed.

cgterreb — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 16:43:25 GMT

I have a 2007 crew cab canyon with the 3.7 liter engine and automatic transmission with 60,000 km on it. On flat level road , constant speed and 80 to 100km/hr, the torque converter will unlock for around 1 or 3 minites, then relock. This happens whether I have been driving for 15 minites or 3 hrs. It seems to be getting more prevalent.
Hope ya can help

2005 GMC Canyon. After reconnecting battery cables the power locks and drivers window will not work. Any ideas? Thanks.

davesut — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 09:55:55 GMT

2005 gmc crewcab,i disconnected battery cables to clean then,after reconnectig all power locks and drivers power window will not work,fuses ok any ideas,thanks

Can a 2004 GMC Canyon bought in Arizona be smogged in California?

jackuaro — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 12:49:49 GMT

VIN#1GTCS196748132958 bought in July of 2004

I have a 2005 GMC Canyon 5 cylinder automatic with intermittent starting problem. 35k miles Any ideas?

mitch88 — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 23:27:28 GMT

This first started about 4-5 months ago. Engine would turn over fine but would not start. Sometimes it would continue to crank even when I left off the key. Sometimes it would try to start but sounded like it was dieseling.

Changed fuel filter to no avail. Went 2 months and did it again. Then did it yesterday after filling tank with gas. If I am patient and try long enough it has always started. Yesterday took maybe 15 minutes of turning off key and retrying. Finally started and as been fine since. In total there have been 4 instances.

AWD Brake Fault light comes on. Get it reset, goes on again. Brakes work fine. GMC Canyon.

Baliandon — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 05:14:34 GMT

04 Canyon 4X4 I5, 48500 mi. When I drive sometimes I feel a roughness in the steering wheel, then the AWD Brake Fault light goes on. Stays on for a while then goes off, sometimes I drive for hours with no warning light, other times it goes off a block down the road. The brakes are always working fine, some rust on rotor sound when I don't drive it for a few days, but nothing else. Do you think I just need new brake pads, rotors, or is it something else?

Does GM offer a warranty on the head problem in Canada? If so, who do I contact?

tvukelic — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 06:34:24 GMT

Hi, we are wanting to buy one of these 06 Chevy Colorado or GMC Canyon crewcabs but are kind of wary due to the forum content that I have discovered just recently. We now may consider an 07 but not sure its in the budget,I was wondering if GM is covering Canadian trucks with the infamous head issues. I mentioned it to a few local dealers and I get feedback of "no knowledge that there is a problem". Anybody got anything to tell me about this?

My GMC Canyon's 4WD light comes on. I had it fixed. They said they cleaned a contact? It started to come on again.

stilllovegm — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 11:05:53 GMT

I do not want to spend a large amount of money. The light on the dash comes on every time I start the Truck!(2004) GMC Canyon. (service 4wd) Had this done, they said it was a dirty contact...nothing to worry about. They fixed it. Came on again about a week later...They said to come back and they would have too charge me by the hour...to find out what else it could be???? Cannot afford exploratory surgery. Does anyone think i should just get a transmission tune up? cleaning ? Maybe the The Truck has 91,000 Kilometers on it (53,000 miles)

Please Help. I am heading to Michigan next week and i cannot afford another large Bill in these trying times.
Mike

Gas cap warning display on. 2005 GMC Canyon.

bigdog101 — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 19:16:41 GMT

2005 GMC Canyon gas cap display on dashboard even after replacing with new gas cap.

How do you eject a CD from a stock player in a 2005 GMC Canyon?

hubbard76 — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:45:43 GMT

I just bought a used 2005 GMC Canyon and it has a CD stuck in it and will not eject it. Is there any thing that can be done to get it out? The CD thats in it still plays...just will not come out.