Worst 2006 Gmc Canyon Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ENGINE
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Check the actual VIN — every car is different.
This page shows the model year's reputation. The VIN tells you about this specific car — accidents, title issues, odometer rollbacks. Full report just $4.99 (vs. Carfax $44.99).
All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Gmc Canyon.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 15 | — | 2 | 73,947 mi | |
| ENGINE | 6 | — | — | 74,250 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 4 | — | — | 40,614 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 4 | — | — | 65,637 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 | — | — | 98,052 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 97,998 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 3 | — | — | 31 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 | — | — | 30,516 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 2 | — | — | 3,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 2 | — | — | 11,466 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 2 | — | — | 31 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 15,016 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 2 | — | — | 11,466 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | — | — | 48,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 2 | — | 1 | 65,200 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 2 | — | — | 11,466 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | 1 | — | 25,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | 1 | — | 64,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 | — | — | 31 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | 31 mi | |
| PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE | 1 | — | — | 100 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT | 1 | — | — | 31 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS | 1 | — | — | 18,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | 1 | 1 | — | 50 mi |
Search Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2006 Gmc Canyon. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Recalls for 2006 Gmc Canyon
1 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~192,676 vehicles.
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2011, CHEVROLET COLORADO, GMC CANYON, MODEL YEAR 2006, ISUZU I-280/I-350, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2008, I-290/I-370, REGULAR CAB VEHICLES AND EXTENDED CAB VEHICLES WITHOUT A REAR SEAT AND EQUIPPED WITH A FRONT 60/40 SPLIT BENCH SEAT. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE TOP TETHER ANCHOR FOR THE FRONT CENTER SEAT IS NOT ACCESSIBLE AND THE OWNER MANUAL DOES NOT INCLUDE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING HOW TO USE THE TOP TETHER.
Other Gmc Canyon Years
Wider context: See the full Gmc Canyon reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
Check Your Specific 2006 Gmc Canyon
Real owner complaints tell you about the model. The VIN tells you about your specific car — accidents, title issues, odometer fraud.
Check Any VIN — $4.99