Why won’t my GMC Canyon start

Asked by Sumo2500 Aug 26, 2019 at 11:07 AM about the 2005 GMC Canyon

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

1 Answer
22,205

Gary answered 5 years ago

Haven't given anyone much to go on here. You have to start with some good old fashioned troubleshooting. Is the engine turning over (cranking)? If Yes, the battery and starter are good. Does it have spark? Pull a plug wire and test. If not, you have an ignition system problem. Does it have fuel? Starting fluid is the easiest way to check (remove air filter and spray a bit in to see if it starts). Does it have timing or compression?

2 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

  • Why won’t my GMC Canyon start 1 Answer

    2005 GMC Canyon

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • why won't my 2005 GMC Canyon start 4 Answers

    I shut it off to get some fast food came back out and all the lights will work but it won't crank at all

    GMC Canyon

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • 2005 GMC Canyon lifter rattle on cold start 1 Answer

    I have a 2005 GMC Canyon 4 cylinder with 85k when I start it when its cold the lifters rattle for 3 seconds but not when its hot. Is this normal?

    2005 GMC Canyon SL Z71 2WD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • GMC CANYON STALLS 2 Answers

    I have a 2009 GMC Canyon with about 117,000 miles on it. It has a problem where it keeps wanting to stall when I'm driving it. It stalls at stop lights, stalls when going around corners (left or rig...

    2009 GMC Canyon SLE-1 Crew Cab

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • 2007 GMC Canyon brake light issue 1 Answer

    I've got a 2007 GMC canyon 4 x4 z71 package. A few years ago I went through the brake switch issue. Took care of it myself in about 5 minutes. Fast forward to now I have a situation where my lights...

    2007 GMC Canyon 4 Dr SLE1 Crew Cab 4WD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

Shortcuts

Search GMC Canyon Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Papa_Ogre_55
    Reputation
    1,890
  • #2
    markee1964
    Reputation
    1,120
  • #3
    Tracie West
    Reputation
    630
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Chevrolet Colorado
32 Great Deals out of 1,444 listings starting at $6,800
Used GMC Sierra 1500
148 Great Deals out of 7,070 listings starting at $3,950
Used Toyota Tacoma
55 Great Deals out of 1,037 listings starting at $8,708
Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500
222 Great Deals out of 5,891 listings starting at $2,975
Used Ford F-150
327 Great Deals out of 15,257 listings starting at $3,295
Used Ford Ranger
16 Great Deals out of 1,488 listings starting at $2,888
Used Nissan Frontier
24 Great Deals out of 891 listings starting at $5,998
Used Toyota Tundra
41 Great Deals out of 1,168 listings starting at $9,395
Used Toyota 4Runner
10 Great Deals out of 319 listings starting at $9,900
Used GMC Sierra 2500HD
20 Great Deals out of 1,642 listings starting at $12,900
Used GMC Yukon
10 Great Deals out of 836 listings starting at $1,225
Used Jeep Wrangler
136 Great Deals out of 5,079 listings starting at $5,450

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.