# \#canyon **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/canyon/5252.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [2017 Canyon Traction lights on intermittently](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-canyon-traction-lights-on-intermittently/198532)
**Author:** [@aldeneleven\_192343](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aldeneleven_192343)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2025, 3:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-canyon-traction-lights-on-intermittently/198532 "2025-01-15T15:28:58Z")
I have a 2017 4 cyl 4WD GMC Canyon which has an intermittent problem. Sometimes ( 1 in 3) when I start the truck three lights stay on, 1) Traction Control system(StabiliTrak), 2) Traction control system Traction off lig… --- ## [Throttle Body Sensor bad](https://community.cartalk.com/t/throttle-body-sensor-bad/184509)
**Author:** [@Catoctin-Monty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Catoctin-Monty)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2022, 11:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/throttle-body-sensor-bad/184509 "2022-08-20T23:15:11Z")
My 2016 Canyon lost power and the Throttle Body Sensor code said it was bad. It was replaced, but after driving 150 miles it repeated the error code. Any ideas if these sensors should be replaced in the off chance they… --- ## [Who's takin my JUICE?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whos-takin-my-juice/181173)
**Author:** [@bobdbaker88\_178523](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bobdbaker88_178523)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2021, 12:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/whos-takin-my-juice/181173 "2021-12-09T00:49:21Z")
2005 GMC Canyon - NEW Battery surprises me with dead over night. I have noticed when I first bought this truck, when I park (and open the door) the chime rings to remind me to take my keys that are still in the ignition… --- ## [2017 GMC Canyon windshield leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-gmc-canyon-windshield-leak/180309)
**Author:** [@Carl03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carl03)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2021, 1:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-gmc-canyon-windshield-leak/180309 "2021-10-31T01:06:24Z")
Windsheild is leaking water running dow inside of windsheild, any one have this problem? --- ## [2016 GMC Canyon transmission failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-gmc-canyon-transmission-failure/176370)
**Author:** [@ealderson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ealderson)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2021, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-gmc-canyon-transmission-failure/176370 "2021-04-26T21:44:39Z")
At 49,000 miles the transmission failed. It is at the dealer getting a new torque converter and clutch plates. It is covered under warranty. This seems like a common problem with this vehicle. --- ## [2016 GMC Canyon - trouble after jump start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-gmc-canyon-trouble-after-jump-start/172426)
**Author:** [@TinaB](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TinaB)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2020, 5:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-gmc-canyon-trouble-after-jump-start/172426 "2020-11-22T17:18:29Z")
Battery discharged on my vehicle and once it was jumped the radio won’t come on, the door dinger doesn’t ding, the blinker works but you don’t hear it in the cab. I have checked fuses all are fine, battery is good. Hav… --- ## [2004 GMC Canyon steering jerked](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-gmc-canyon-steering-jerked/166741)
**Author:** [@ThomasStroben](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ThomasStroben)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2020, 10:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-gmc-canyon-steering-jerked/166741 "2020-07-03T10:03:10Z")
Twice in one week my 2004 GMC Canyon coming out car was turning onto the roadway under power ,my steering jerked out of my hand and almost control. What the problem? --- ## [2017 GMC Canyon - will my problem come back?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-gmc-canyon-will-my-problem-come-back/143381)
**Author:** [@Leslie35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Leslie35)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2019, 12:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-gmc-canyon-will-my-problem-come-back/143381 "2019-07-01T00:41:28Z")
I have an 8L45 transmission in my 4x4 pickup truck. At 6211 miles I took my truck to Stoops Dealership. They said my Torque Converter was Bad and they replaced it with another. My replacement Torque Converter went Bad a… --- ## [2009 GMC Canyon traction control fault](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-gmc-canyon-traction-control-fault/134082)
**Author:** [@BrianEmerman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BrianEmerman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2019, 1:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-gmc-canyon-traction-control-fault/134082 "2019-02-06T13:57:29Z")
traction control service message fault , is on then it went off then came back on , has anyone experienced this problem and if so what was the fix for this. Thank You --- ## [2009 GMC Canyon traction fault message - safe issue?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-gmc-canyon-traction-fault-message-safe-issue/132849)
**Author:** [@BarbaraRice](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BarbaraRice)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2019, 3:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-gmc-canyon-traction-fault-message-safe-issue/132849 "2019-01-18T15:47:21Z")
traction fault message, dealership cannot find parts, tried 2 reconditioned parts that did not work. Is this safe to drive while waiting for new parts? only 15,000 mi on vehicle, dealership has had it for 6 weeks!! --- ## [2005 GMC Canyon door locks/unlocks in cold weather](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-gmc-canyon-door-locks-unlocks-in-cold-weather/129223)
**Author:** [@DarenS.Bebee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DarenS.Bebee)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2018, 12:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-gmc-canyon-door-locks-unlocks-in-cold-weather/129223 "2018-11-21T12:42:14Z")
While driving down the road when it is cold out more often than warm the door lock system locks and unlocks? Any idea In addition lately the security system has been randomly going off? --- ## [Where’s the emergency shut off valve? - 2006 GMC Canyon](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-s-the-emergency-shut-off-valve-2006-gmc-canyon/127252)
**Author:** [@Jost](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jost)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2018, 3:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/where-s-the-emergency-shut-off-valve-2006-gmc-canyon/127252 "2018-10-21T15:08:17Z")
Does 06 canyon have an emergency shut off valve and where is it located? --- ## [2008 GMC Canyon won’t start unless ignition switch is on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-gmc-canyon-won-t-start-unless-ignition-switch-is-on/125478)
**Author:** [@Glen35](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Glen35)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2018, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-gmc-canyon-won-t-start-unless-ignition-switch-is-on/125478 "2018-09-22T19:49:27Z")
what causes truck to not start until you leave the ignition switch in the on position for 10 minutes with security light flashing, when light stops flashing turn key off then starts normally? --- ## [2018 GMC Canyon AC compressor is noisy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-gmc-canyon-ac-compressor-is-noisy/122869)
**Author:** [@Lawrence19](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lawrence19)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-gmc-canyon-ac-compressor-is-noisy/122869 "2018-08-13T16:18:12Z")
I have a 2018 GMC Canyon SLT. The AC compressor is noisy sound and be heard in the cab. Other folks are reporting this on the Chevy Colorado as well. Only hear it at low speeds or idling. Wondering if something can b… --- ## [2008 GMC Canyon power loss](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-gmc-canyon-power-loss/122137)
**Author:** [@Oscar08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Oscar08)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2018, 1:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-gmc-canyon-power-loss/122137 "2018-08-03T01:23:50Z")
started truck, and engine light comes on, and truck shakes loose’s power --- ## [2004 GMC Canyon window won’t work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-gmc-canyon-window-won-t-work/121887)
**Author:** [@kevinmacisaac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kevinmacisaac)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2018, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-gmc-canyon-window-won-t-work/121887 "2018-07-29T17:29:22Z")
drivers power window won’t work --- ## [2015 GMC Canyon radio browses on its own](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-gmc-canyon-radio-browses-on-its-own/118462)
**Author:** [@markHowell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/markHowell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2018, 12:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-gmc-canyon-radio-browses-on-its-own/118462 "2018-06-01T12:42:24Z")
Radio starts browsing channels for no reason and wont stay on a particular channel. Service change out a screen today but its still doing it. --- ## [2017 GMC Canyon transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-gmc-canyon-transmission/116794)
**Author:** [@Clifford43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clifford43)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2018, 12:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-gmc-canyon-transmission/116794 "2018-05-05T00:48:32Z")
Problem with transmission when first start vehicle in the morning. Motor rev’s but vehicle doesn’t move for a few seconds. After that truck is fine until next morning. --- ## [Issue with brake lights and it’s not the bulb or fuse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issue-with-brake-lights-and-it-s-not-the-bulb-or-fuse/116036)
**Author:** [@Kimberly\_Peffermann](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kimberly_Peffermann)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2018, 11:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issue-with-brake-lights-and-it-s-not-the-bulb-or-fuse/116036 "2018-04-21T23:44:06Z")
Hello! Needing some help diagnosing my sons truck. He has no brake lights whatsoever. He has replaced the fuse and checked the bulbs, but still has no brake lights. Thinking it could be along the lines of a brake pedal s… --- ## [Transmission won't upshift if it goes into 2nd gear unless 4000rpm's](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-wont-upshift-if-it-goes-into-2nd-gear-unless-4000rpms/106830)
**Author:** [@kgriffis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kgriffis)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2017, 12:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-wont-upshift-if-it-goes-into-2nd-gear-unless-4000rpms/106830 "2017-08-13T00:11:52Z")
I have a 2016 GMC Canyon diesel. I love the truck except for one item. When going down a hill the truck downshifts, as it should. I have a particular hill near my home with a sharp turn at the bottom. The truck will shif… --- ## [Stalling for a few seconds](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-for-a-few-seconds/96636)
**Author:** [@joneu](https://community.cartalk.com/u/joneu)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2016, 3:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/stalling-for-a-few-seconds/96636 "2016-11-24T15:32:30Z")
I have a situation with a 2006 Canyon crew cab 2.8,automatic, 89,000 miles, bought new and no major issues that has stumped my local mechanics (who have a good record over the years BTW) and a GMC dealer. Several time… --- ## [2006 GMC Canyon says its overheating but it's not!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-gmc-canyon-says-its-overheating-but-its-not/93645)
**Author:** [@Kkg704](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kkg704)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2016, 4:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-gmc-canyon-says-its-overheating-but-its-not/93645 "2016-06-25T04:08:43Z")
I have a 2006 GMC Canyon which says its overheating but it's not. I've changed the temperature sensor but it still does it! What else can I try? It has no check engine light on! --- ## [GMC Canyon Brake squeal and grab](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gmc-canyon-brake-squeal-and-grab/79030)
**Author:** [@eshore46](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eshore46)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2013, 8:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gmc-canyon-brake-squeal-and-grab/79030 "2013-04-30T08:41:54Z")
2004 Canyon, rear brakes squeal and grab, and occasionally stick. I know its the semi-metallic rear shoes, is there a cure for this condition? --- ## [Sticky steering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sticky-steering/75437)
**Author:** [@dander](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dander)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2012, 9:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sticky-steering/75437 "2012-11-10T21:19:02Z")
Hi all, thank you in advance for your help. I have a 2008 GMC Canyon with 50000 miles, new tires, recent alignment, and tracks perfect. Before my recent tire change and alignment my front wore the inside of the tires.… --- ## [Shuddering during idle - Engine Problem for 2005 GMC Canyon?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shuddering-during-idle-engine-problem-for-2005-gmc-canyon/71636)
**Author:** [@June32](https://community.cartalk.com/u/June32)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2012, 3:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shuddering-during-idle-engine-problem-for-2005-gmc-canyon/71636 "2012-03-30T03:49:45Z")
I have a 2005 GMC Canyon pickup with ~43,000 miles. This January 2012 it started shuddering while stopped or idling, shaking down from approximately 900RPMs to 5-600RPMs. It felt like it would shut down, but then jumpe… --- ## [Starting engine intermittent problem: cranks OK & no fire-up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-engine-intermittent-problem-cranks-ok-no-fire-up/62699)
**Author:** [@dennypharm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dennypharm)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2011, 6:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-engine-intermittent-problem-cranks-ok-no-fire-up/62699 "2011-03-17T18:23:27Z")
What else can GMC-Dealer or I check: 61,000 mi, 2007 Canyon with new Plugs & battery? RAndom intermittent, few days to weeks will not fire-up: no gas smell, cannot re-set igntion, two times in to GMC DEaler and charged … --- ## [Horn replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/horn-replacement/62207)
**Author:** [@guard121](https://community.cartalk.com/u/guard121)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2011, 12:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/horn-replacement/62207 "2011-03-05T00:57:00Z")
The horn on my 2005 gmc canyon is sounding sick so I'm going to replace it possibly with a universal horn from an auto parts store.I've read some internet blogs that switching to something other than a factory horn could… --- ## [Heater problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-problem/58958)
**Author:** [@pokey1972](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pokey1972)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2010, 12:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/heater-problem/58958 "2010-12-22T00:35:36Z")
replaced blower motor resistor on my wifes truck and lasted two days. bought another one and lasted about a month. heater only works on 4 setting when resistor goes out. what is causing resistors to keep going out. --- ## [Electrical malfunction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-malfunction/55944)
**Author:** [@Metamora](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Metamora)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2010, 4:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-malfunction/55944 "2010-10-05T16:11:35Z")
One morning the truck wouldn't start. Even with the key removed, the needles on the instrument panel twitched and buzzed like dying flies. Mechanic solution is to replace the entire instrument panel due to its cluster be… --- ## [Moving from Vegas to Vermont](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moving-from-vegas-to-vermont/50655)
**Author:** [@stavaresbuhler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stavaresbuhler)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2010, 12:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/moving-from-vegas-to-vermont/50655 "2010-06-24T00:40:43Z")
We are moving to Vermont in August, driving across country so I can go to law school. I need tips on prepping the truck for the 3,000 mile drive plus tips on what I need to do to prepare the vehicle for snow. Do I need s… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/canyon/5252.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=canyon)