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2006 GMC Canyon repairs by problem area

Engine (40%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (13%)

Suspension and Steering (33%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (0%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (7%)

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2006 GMC Canyon repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (27%)

< $100 (60%)

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Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 GMC Canyon 4dr Extended Cab 6ft bed

175-horsepower 2.8L I4 4-speed automatic RWD

GMC Canyon in California, United States
- Jan 2010
Jan 2010

37000 mi

US $45
Part [stop?]that holds the driver's door open broke. Owner purchased part, installed by removing door panel and R&R new part, 3 10mm bolts. In retrospect part had been faulty from date of purchase but dealer unable to locate problem. 

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2006 GMC Canyon 4dr Crew Cab 5ft bed

220-horsepower 3.5L I5 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

GMC Canyon in Colorado, United States
- Sep 2010
Sep 2010

29200 mi

US $180
ABS Fault light coming on. Sensor was loose and got caught in something under car.  
GMC Canyon in Florida, United States
Nov 2016 - Sep 2019
Nov 2016

140000 mi
Fuel tank was leaking. Shop concluded it may have been damaged in previous repair and did not charge for replacement. 
Apr 2018

144000 mi

US $130
check engine light on. Code indicated problems with evap system, but shop unable to find any leaks. 
May 2018

144000 mi

US $1000
There was an air leak into the engine that was causing incorrect fuel/air mixture 
Aug 2019

146000 mi

US $687
Solenoid related to the fuel system failed and gas cap needed replacement to clear check engine light 
GMC Canyon in Illinois, United States
Dec 2015 - Dec 2016
Oct 2016

144200 mi

US $50
Emission Solenoid stopped functioning. 
Dec 2016

140000 mi

US $150
Fuel Pump Replacement, Fuel Pump was rusted through on top of the tank. 
GMC Canyon in New Brunswick, Canada
Dec 2015 - Jun 2022
Jun 2016

171120 mi

C $45
lower ball joint, driver side 
Sep 2016

172360 mi
drivers side brake caliper pins stuck,under warranty from the one I replaced the year before 
Oct 2016

177320 mi
lower ball joint, passenger side, possibly because of lift kit? 
Dec 2016

177320 mi
replaced lower steering shaft,u-joint on it was bad 
Jul 2017

181040 mi
replaced both swaybar links 
May 2018

192200 mi

C $95
wheel bearing was making noise 
Mar 2021

151900 mi

C $100
patch holes in the frame 

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