What to do when your GMC Canyon wont start?

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.

Are there any problems with the 2004 GMC Canyon?

CarComplaints.com Notes: While the 2004 GMC Canyon doesn’t show any major complaint trends, it’s mechanically-identical counterpart is the Chevy Colorado which has some engine problems. Click on a category below for details. Help?

Why does my GM car say no start no crank?

How to diagnose a no start no click on GM vehicle. If you have a late model GM vehicle and turn the key only to hear nothing, you’ll most likely think you have a dead battery—and you may. But a no start, no crank, no click condition can be far more involved than that.

What to do if your car key won’t turn?

Do NOT take an electronic chip key into the water surfing with you, hide it under the car, or buy a lock box like this one. If you do damage a chip key, or get it wet, regardless of how many jumper cables you hook up to the car it will never start. You will have to pay for a new key or pray that you have a spare chip key.

Why does my GMC Canyon not start up?

I have a simular problem. Tried to start my 06 Canyon, the dash lights came on when the key is truned to on, but when you trun the key to start the dash lights go out and the starter will not even try to rotate. Waited about an hour and tried it again still nothing. Three hours later it would start.

What to do if your Chevy truck won’t start?

Attempt to start the truck by turning the key to the Start/Run position. The passlock icon, a vehicle with a lock on it, on your dash may be flashing. Try to crank the vehicle. 2. Observe that the vehicle fails to start and the passlock security light is illuminated or flashing. 3. Release key to the ON/RUN position (not the ACC position or OFF)

What are the symptoms of a Chevy Colorado not starting?

Your symptoms should include cranking but not fire. Wait 10 minutes and it starts fine. Also the dash icon (truck with a padlock over it) is illuminated. took my 09 to the dealer today because of the same problem. they had no answer except maybe the starter switch but cant tell unless it happens while in their garage.

What makes a Chevy security light not start?

The only coded components are the lock cylinder housing (also called the ignition switch) and the BCM. I also guess but don’t know for sure but maybe a worn key or lock cylinger could make the ignition swich think the lock is being forced and keep it from starting?

Is there a recall on the GMC Canyon?

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. 29 people found this helpful.

Is the GMC Canyon under warranty or not?

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. 15 people found this helpful.

Is there a problem with my GMC Truck?

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.

Why does my 2016 Colorado 2.5 not start?

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.

Why does my car not start when I Turn on the ignition?

If the car is not cranking when you are turning the ignition switch to the start position, you may have a low voltage or a starter problem. If your engine is not cranking, make sure that the car battery is charged and that it’s not failed. If the battery is good and the jump start didn’t help the engine to crank.

Why does my 2015 GMC Canyon not start?

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.

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.

What’s the best way to start a GMC Canyon?

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.

Who is the owner of the GMC Canyon?

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When did I buy a GMC Canyon truck?

I bought a used 2004 Canyon with 12,400 in April.Only complaint is a lack of a decent coffee cup holder.Before this truck,if anyone told me to buy GM,I would have said I rather chew on glass and wash it down with molten lead! I have a 2006 Colorado that wore out the right front tire after 8,000 miles.