Component Record

GMC Canyon 2005 Lighting Problems

14 distinct owners reported a lighting problem on the 2005 GMC Canyon - 12% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage14 complaints

14 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

06V139000Reported April 27, 2006 - 404,733 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on April 27, 2006. The campaign covers an estimated 404,733 vehicles across all affected models.

09V310000Reported July 29, 2009 - 185,903 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on July 29, 2009. The campaign covers an estimated 185,903 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System23 Brakes22 Engine16 Vehicle Structure13 Visibility12 Air Bags10

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.