2006 GMC Canyon Consumer Discussions

Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon Engine Problems

Re: Chevy Colorado/GMC Canyon: Engine Problems [j420]

Written by: tracylynn on Nov 13, 2009 01:16 PM

I have had my 2006 Colorado I5 3.5L 4x4 for about a year and a half. It has got just over 88000 miles on it. I am from Canada, but i bought my truck from the states with 47000 miles. (went to school for a year, was driving back and forth everyday) Everything was all good, i loved my truck, but lately, in about the last 3 months or so they check engine light has been coming on ... Read More...

Re: GMC Canyon Engine Stalling[Passion]

Written by: passion43 on Nov 10, 2009 08:48 AM

Yes, when I started looking up information about the problem I'm with my 2006 GMC canyon, u guys gave me some insight. I started tearing my room apart for that letter, and thank GOD, I found it. I took my truck at first to a GMC dealer, they told me it was bad gas, burn the gas out, then fill again with a higher octane and treatment. So, I was waiting to do all that within ... Read More...

2006 Canyon Reduced Power

Written by: sean91 on Oct 19, 2009 08:34 AM

My wife and I bought a 22,000 mi 2006 Canyon from the original owner in May. The REDUCED POWER and EMISSIONS lights came on a few months ago. I pulled over and restarted the car. The EMISSIONS light stayed on, and as there was less than a 1/4 tank I thought it might need some clean gas. After filling the tank the EMISSIONS light didn't come back on. But last week my wife ... Read More...

Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon Electrical Problems

check engine light problems

Written by: adec on Aug 30, 2009 06:48 AM

I have a 2006 gmc canyon 4x4 with 47k miles on it. I have had nothing but problems with it like at first the abs light would come on and the brakes would make a terrible grinding noise, so the dealership took it back and had to replace the hubs took them like three weeks. now i bought the car new shouldn't have these problems right away. So finally they fixed that and then ... Read More...

Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon Engine Problems

Re: GMC Canyon Engine Tapping [falcon19]

Written by: falcon19 on Aug 05, 2009 00:36 PM

Hello, I found "The Letter". I had received it in November 2008 and my wife had filed it away without telling me. It says that in "some" 2006 Colorados "engine valve seats may wear." A tipoff that this is happening is that the Service Engine Soon (SES) may come on and "additional wear may lead to engine idle roughness." Anyhow, the letter is a notification that the ... Read More...

Re: GMC Canyon Engine Tapping [leadfoot4]

Written by: falcon19 on Jul 31, 2009 10:25 PM

Sorry, I meant cyl head problem. Mine is a 2006 model I baught in early 2007 and now has 23K. I have received no "letter" from Chevy on this problem. My worry is that the 3 year warranty will run out before I get an official notice on the extension. Last time I called them I could not pin them down on this. I'll try calling them again and post their answer. Thanks Read More...

GMC Canyon Engine Tapping

Written by: myrtlecanyon on Jul 08, 2009 03:30 PM

I have a 2006 Canyon 5 cyl I just bought with 48000 miles. At idle there is an engine tapping noise, but it doesnt sound like a knock. My mechanic said it sounds like a tapping lifter and thicker oil will quiet it. My friends said chevy trucks do it too. Has anyone else noticed this problem and does it mean anything is or will break? Read More...

Re: Chevy Colorado/GMC Canyon: Engine Problems [weezy3]

Written by: falcon19 on Jun 11, 2009 01:09 PM

I baught my 2006 5 cyl Colarado in January 2007 as a new vehicle. It runs fine now, but I only have 20K on the engine, since I own and drive two other cars. My problem is that my warranty ends in about 7 months. I don't want to be stuck with a $3000 repair bill, but I love the truck. I called the dealer and was told that my VIN was not subject to a warranty extension at this time. ... Read More...

Re: Chevy Colorado/GMC Canyon: Engine Problems [chevyman29]

Written by: weezy3 on Jun 11, 2009 09:35 AM

I just took my 2006 Colorado into the dealer due to rough idle also. It has 64,000 miles on it. You guessed it the head was bad. They are going to replace it for free. Would have been around $3000.00. If you have problems with your 5-cyl. engine idling rough make sure you tell the dealer that you know of this problem. Make sure the call the GM rep to see if your VIN fits into ... Read More...

Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon Electrical Problems

brake lights

Written by: diddysmash on Feb 12, 2009 07:05 PM

I have a 2006 gmc canyon with a 2.8L. It just now hit 30000 miles. i have had no problems until now and for some reason my brake lights won't light up. The funny thing is that my third brake light works fine. I have replaced the bulbs, checked all the fuses, and have even traced the wiring as far as i can see it but cant seem to find the problem. I contacted the dealer and got ... Read More...