2004 GMC Canyon Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2004 GMC Canyon.
Worst 2004 GMC Canyon Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Suspension Failures
Body Structure
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 GMC Canyon.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 12 | — | 2 | 104,261 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 11 | — | — | 104,967 mi | |
| Body Structure | 9 | — | — | 106,804 mi | |
| Airbags | 5 | 2 | — | 106,152 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 5 | — | 1 | 80,154 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch | 5 | — | — | 51,227 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Equipment:Other:Labels | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — |
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Recalls for 2004 GMC Canyon
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~192,676 vehicles.
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2011, CHEVROLET COLORADO, GMC CANYON, MODEL YEAR 2006, ISUZU I-280/I-350, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2008, I-290/I-370, REGULAR CAB VEHICLES AND EXTENDED CAB VEHICLES WITHOUT A REAR SEAT AND EQUIPPED WITH A FRONT 60/40 SPLIT BENCH SEAT. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE TOP TETHER ANCHOR FOR THE FRONT CENTER SEAT IS NOT ACCESSIBLE AND THE OWNER MANUAL DOES NOT INCLUDE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING HOW TO USE THE TOP TETHER.
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2004 GMC Canyon — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2004 GMC Canyon reliable?
What are common problems with the 2004 GMC Canyon?
At what mileage do problems start on the 2004 GMC Canyon?
How safe is the 2004 GMC Canyon?
Does the 2004 GMC Canyon have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2004 GMC Canyon?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full GMC Canyon reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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