starting problem

Yes I have the same problem every few months, if you notice on your dash next time there is a lock symbol over a car, if it blinks on and off this means your ignition is locked (it should be solid light when turning the key) I don't know what the fix is, but plan on letting it sit for 10 minutes (exactly) and it will start, the ignition re-sets after 10 minutes, I've been told its a common problem.

I have been dealing with this no start for over a year Now. And I think I figured it out. Haven't had the problem in over 3 months I quit using that cheap little remote door lock unlock Panic button thing that goes on your key ring. Must have something to do with some pass lock system on the truck. Simple has that. Please post a message if it works For you. Bill

I have been having the same problem with my truck. Is that supposed to be a manufacture problem. my truck also overheats. I have took my truck to the dealer where I bought it and I was told that there was nothing wrong with the truck. I have been taking it to mechanic was charge 475 and still have the same problem.

I have a 2004 Canyon 5cyl. same thing. Last night turned over but wouldn't start, in the morning Started right up !!! Pad lock was on steady this morning, Not sure if was blinking last night.

It is a glitch in the security system. They do not know what it is and have been aware of it for years with both the Chev. Colorado and the GMC Canions. Something sends a mixed signal that the truck has been broken into so the ignition system shuts it down so that it can not be stolen. Well at not for 10 to 20 minutes. Do not understand why there has not been a recall or fix found yet.

Filed complaint months ago, Gm corp says it is not under warranty and what to start swapping part at a few hundred dollars a poop and will not guarantee it will fix issue, Was told I will get the 'discounted' price in writting, but have yet to get anything for a few weeks now.

I have a GMC Canyon few days ago the engine light came ON. Next day took it to the shop the engine light is not on anymore and they couldn't find anything wrong. Following day the truck won't start at all. All the lights come on but it just doesn't want to start. Still in the shop and can't find the issue. Has anyone had this problem?

Yes i'm having the same problem with my 2007 Gmc canyon. I took the truck to the shop and they don't know what's wrong with it. I don't know what to do!?

GMC needs to recall these trucks who are having starting problem with the pass lock. Have to wait 10 minutes before starting again. It will start some times and others no will not start. Very discussing. Next time buy a toyota.

have 08 gmc canyon crew cab 4x4, would not start ,tryed too jump no go ,battery good,

My '05 Canyon started its no-start thing a few weeks ago and has now stranded me 3 times. Based on my research, this seems to be an issue with the Colorados and Canyons. It also looks like GM is aware of the problem but doesn't seem to give a damn. Pretty pathetic customer service GM! Considering trading my unreliable Canyon in on a Toyota or Honda.

Having the same starting issues with my 2011 canyon. I have not had any problems until recently. I can wait 10 min and start. GM doesn't seem concerned.

Saw a thing on YouTube (can't remember the poster's name to give him credit) but my truck has started 100% of the time since I started using his trick. With the door open, put your key in the ignition and let the chime ring a few times. Then turn the key on (don't try to start it) and let the chime ring again. Watch your dash lights - when the chime stops, part of your dash lights will go off. At that time, start your vehicle. I thought "Nah, can't be that simple" but it's worked every time so far.

Just started my 2009 Canyon this morning with same trick. Thanks a lot

Same problem here. Every 6 mos. It happens then this month 4 times. Great truck 07 canyon. But can't do it anymore. Going to sell it. GMC you need to fix this problem. RECALL....

Yes, GM needs to address this as it also affects many other GM vehicles as well. There was the initial PassKey anti-theft system (which our trucks seem to have) which evolved into PassKey 2 and 3. The one thing they all have in common is that the anti-theft components suck and at some point in time, begin failing. I ordered a device from NewRockies that is supposed to bypass the 3 major components of the PassKey anti-theft system. I'll try and post an update after I've installed the device.

M

My 2007gmc canyon has been giving me problems as well. After reading all of your related issues, I decided to not use the keyless entry and to use only the key. Upon trying to unlock doors the key would not turn at all. So I used my secondary key, it worked. After 10 years of using same key it has smoothed out, literally. Secondary key works no problems, starting and all. Original key is so wore that entry doesn't work, and to start I find I was moving key a little as I tried to get truck to start. So I am going to see if using only key to unlock,lock, and start will solve my issues. Going to get remote starter after 1st of year, so hopefully I'll bypass any more problems by eliminating factory's keyless entry.

My 2016 Canyon is doing the sam thing but only right after I fill up with gas. Very frustrating. Thinking about trading it in and getting a Toyota.

So the starting trick I mentioned above worked perfectly for several months and then started stranding me now and then. The last straw was one morning it didn't fire until the 5th cycle of the pass key relay resetting, which meant I couldn't go anywhere for 40 minutes. Put the truck in the garage and installed the New Rockies PassKey bypass module. Went thru GM's key learning procedure and now my truck is starting every time.

Ive had this problem with not starting. But mine was a weak connection in negative battery terminal. Everything would work normally. But click when trying to turn over

My 2015 has given me numerous problems with no start up. First it had to do with the Anti Theft System. Towed it to my local GM dealer, charged me for a new control module and new computer chip for my keys. $600 bill, two months later, same issue. No code for Anti Theft but now a code reads Battery Saver, and no start. Wait 15 mins, now truck wants to Start. I’m not sold on GM trucks so far, may need to drive this Truck from Florida to Detroit one way through the Engineers front office doors to get some Freaking answers!

Call Morgan and Morgan in Orlando Florida. It may not get fixed but GM will get taken to the cleaners.

My 2016 Colorado 2.5 would not start after filling with gas like Ssmith. I usually don't fill the tank when I get gas so this is the first time I've had the problem. I disconnected the positive battery cable, waited a few minutes and reconnected it. The truck started and went through the re-learn stuff.

Does this same issue occur with 2018 Chevy Colorado trucks? I hope not, I just bought mine.

My 08 2.9 has the starting problem. I just bite the bullet and wait 10 min. Also low tire pressure light stays on after going thru the BS procedure twice. Also over 70 mph I get 18 mpg. Also around 15 mpg if you gas it, goes to 1rst gear. Other than that, I love the SOB. PS At 65 mph I get 23 mpg. Not going to happen!

It was good to read all the comments as I have the same starting problem with my 2005 canyon. I am prepared to live with it as I love the truck. I tow it behind my motor home so it is staying. GM has told me it is in the security system as most of the comments indicate.Nothing is going to happen from GM. Too Bad.

Overall, once I got the A/C problems ironed out, it's been a good little truck. What bothers me is GM won't step up and offer a permanent solution for the tens of thousands of GM vehicles with the faulty PassKey anti-theft problems. I bought and installed the New Rockies module, which bypasses the ignition key resistance portion of the anti-theft module, and now the truck starts every time.

My answer is to bite the bullet and wait 10 min. 2 or 3 times a month and not try some of the asinine fixes that won't work. Be Happy. P.S. Over 70 mph I get 17 or 18 mpg, at 65 I can get 23. Like the other person, not going to happen. Malcolm

3 or 4 times a month I could deal with but the last straw was the morning it didn't start for 4 cycles (40 minutes). I installed the New Rockies module and it has worked flawlessly, going on 2 years now! GM still needs to step up and address this issue tho.

I took Audi ignition and now I'm starting it with a screwdriver. No longer a problem. I did this after I incurred a $975 bill from the GMC Kia dealership in Troutdale Oregon. I had moved from my home in California for the first time and immediately started having problems with the truck- sometimes it simply wouldn't start nothing would happen if there was a lock symbol that was lit up on the dash and then 30 minutes later the car would start. Unfortunately it did this twice while I had my new job and I was told that if I could not take the job seriously they don't longer wanted to keep training me. Then,.the truck stalled when I was driving up an incline I was almost hit by several people behind me who were going 40 miles an hour. I could not get the truck started. I said on the incline for 15 minutes trying and eventually the symbol went away in the truck started . I did my hair was nearly Gray LOL . The the Kia GMC dealership was nice enough to agree to help me but had no idea what was wrong and when I called GMC, they basically told me that my truck was not under warranty anymore because it was a 2009- even though it only had 50 thousand miles on it they refuse to do anything about it. My father drove the truck only to Home Depot and back( before it was given to me) which is why it has such low mileage. He followed all the service requirements at the dealership so neglect was definitely not the issue. I will never buy a GMC truck myself. I had a Nissan prior to this and I hate to say it because I am from Michigan but Nissan kicked butt compared to this and I actually had much better customer service.

I have had the same issue. I found that it usually happens when I leave my door open for over a couple of minutes. This could also be the issue with those who think it’s when you fill with gas. Are you leaving your door open when you fill with gas? Anyway, like so many who have commented, if I wait for 20 minutes the security resets and I’m good to go. There needs to be a class action on this issue and maybe we could all get them to find a fix. Maybe they need to ask Ford how to fix it.

I have a 2004 gmc canyon. Same issue. I have replaced battery! Same issue. Had mechanic spend 3 days 3 different weeks. To the tune of 1200 dollars. Replace all wiring in door becuase windows quit working consistently. No problem for 3 months and then bam. Seems to happen more when I am doing off regular things. And it's become a common statement from us to our bosses and friends. Truck did the thing! Class action lawsuit is in order.

I have a 2015 GMC Canyon when I am going to turn the key to turn off. my key will not come out it will not let go. I try to turn the key to start and I put on the brake to go backwards and then I put brake to go to front. And put it in park and some time it will work. It's been doing this for years. Please help me. If you have the same problem

I got the same problem on a 2007 GMC Colorado, I fix by dissasemble the ignition SW just removing the black circular cover, after that, there is another tiny square black cover over the resistor pins, the issue was that there was a "cold weld" I just re solder the pins, and Thats it never happend again. it is a 4 cents sollution that GMC will not accept by doing a recall to fix it.

rodrigo_huerta@hotmail.com for questions

I just bought a GMC Canyon 2019 with 13,000 miles 3 days ago. Today I was stranded with my son when my GMC locked me out because of the anti-theft passcode. This was my 3rd day of ownership. I was waiting for my son in front of his school when it locked me out and refused to start. I called my local GMC and they walked me through the 10 minute wait trying to reset the code. After 3 hours the tow truck had to be called. As I am typing this, my truck is sitting in the GMC dealership waiting to be serviced. I will never buy another GMC product. I should have bought that Toyota Tacoma. After 3 days of ownership already thinking of trading it in. The CEO's at GMC really don't care about their customers or their products. Apparently from what I'm reading this has been a problem for years that they have never taken care of. Now I understand what GMC really stands for - Garbage Motor Company.

Volvosport70 In fact mine is a 2007 CANYON this prroblem arised 6 months after I bougth it from dealer (brand new 0 miles) I lived with this for 10 years and afer a lot of mechanic point of view, none were able to fix the problem. I am an electronic engineer, so, I decided to dissasemble the ingnition system ( all of it) see my post above, , it is a VERY easy fix, write me to tell you step-by-step that a young junior high school boy can do. GMC dealr WILL try to charge you a $1200 fee with no fix. rodrigo_huerta@hotmail.com

Well I'm not the Volvo guy but I have the same issues. If you could send me your step procedures to the following: Paceyjo@aol.com I thank you in advance..... JP

My 07 gmc canyon has had this problem since I bought it 6 years ago, but it would only happen about once a year. Ok no big dea. 5 years down the road the motor blows, I pay for a crate motor all legit. Its has done this not starting problem 3 times in a couple of weeks. Yes everything if I wait about 15 minutes it starts right up. But most mornings waking up at 4 am I don't have that 15 minutes to wait around and be late for work. After all information I've accumulated I am going to trade it in. Such because I've done a lot of work to the whole vehicle. (Lift,tires,head rack, roof basket, replaced evwry major part under the hood. I really don't want to let it go but gmc has failed and I have to move on. Good luck everybody the obiy reason I won't sell it private party is because I don't want to feel guilty about fucking the next guy with this curse.

I have been having the same problem too! We were thinking the battery needed to replaced but now I am not sure! It has randomly left me stranded waiting for someone to be able to come jump me and then it starts right away. Not fun being a woman with two kids in the winter waiting for someone who can help us. We spent too much money on this truck to now know when it if we will be stranded somewhere. I am too scared to even take a trip alone now. We cant afford to sell and get a new one, we still owe way too much and no way would anyone buy it from us because I would definitely tell them what is happening. Also of a sudden one day I went to start it and it barely started and now the light with the car and a padlock is on. Dont know how that happened! UGH

I think I need to clarify some terms used in this thread. "Won't start" could be interpreted different ways by different readers. Engine spins but fails to start/run would describe what my truck was doing since the anti-theft circuitry disables the coils and fuel injectors. If the engine won't even turn over or turns over slowly, I think you're looking at a battery/starter/wiring problem instead of an anti-theft circuit problem. The key to diagnosing this problem is to look at the dash light that looks like a lock over the top of a car - if it's flashing, the PassKey anti theft system is activated and you're not going anywhere.

I having a problem with my GMC Canyon 2005, ever since I got it has been having a starting problem exactly what everyone else is saying. where I have to wait a while to start it usually around 10 mins. I Usually keep pulling my key out and try starting it again and again until it works. One time I even got stuck in park in the snow for about an hour because of it. I think GMC really needs to recall this problem. Not a good wrap! I have also had mechanics look at it and I am not taking it into GMC for $150 an hour just to tell me nothings wrong when there is! Teh mechanics have fixed my ignition my wheel barrel and now I am going to get my start fixed. They really don't know if will do anything but its worth a shot. If that doesn't work this is definitely a problem that GMC needs to handle.

My 2008 does this too . I bought new in 2008 I have lost jobs been attacked and almost killed lost friends and lots of respect all cause I wanted a new truck , that turned out to be a P.O.S. Thanks G.M.

My 2021 GMC Canyon has the exact same problem. Won't start and flashes all these warnings in monitor. Had it GMC twice and they say can't find problem. The truck actually turned itself off driving down the mountain last week and would not re-start. After waiting it did. The truck is a lease and they confirmed it is safe to drive.....figure that one out?

Hi, 2016 - 6 speed manual. same as everyone sometimes it does and dpoesnt. I feel like a parent in denial of a drug addict son. lol BUT I LOVE THE WAY IS CURAING .No wondr why I got a great deal at 40k miles. Im fine Now eveyone im gving you a email address for CEO of companies. I wrote GM. On a dealer jerkoff and boy I got ass kisser runnig to help me and the dealership begging forgivness. Niow I sent carbon copy email to every officer of the company I could fine. Start with bloomberg or bbb, or linki\edin and the format that [ ceo-email is do the same for everyone esle] WE NEED TO GET THIS FIX OR SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET STRANDED AND HURT. https://ceoemail.com/ estore@gm.com / SERVICE@gm.com, mary.barra@gm.com, contact@gmcompanystore.com, mark.reuss@gm.com, paul.jacobson@gm.com, thomas.schoewe@gm.com, christopher.hatto@gm.com, tom.haynes@gm.com I had an issue with a bedliner...