2004 GMC CANYON — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
103
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
58
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 2004 GMC CANYON
The 2004 GMC CANYON has received a total of 103 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with CHILD SEAT, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH. 58 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (12 complaints), Suspension (11 complaints), and Structurebody (9 complaints).
Recalls for the 2004 GMC CANYON
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2004 GMC CANYON, potentially affecting up to 783,312 vehicles.
Recall 10V575000 — CHILD SEAT
| 192,676 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: BOTH NHTSA AND GM DISCOURAGE PLACEMENT OF A CHILD IN A FRONT SEAT. NEVERTHELESS, THERE ARE INDIVIDUAL CIRCUMSTANCES THAT MAY REQUIRE PLACEMENT OF A CHILD IN A RESTRAINT IN THE FRONT CENTER SEATING POSITION OF THIS VEHICLE THAT DOES NOT OFFER A REAR SEAT. LACK OF ACCESS TO THE TOP TETHER ANCHOR AND A LACK OF INSTRUCTIONS AS TO HOW TO USE IT, MAY RESULT IN IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF A CHILD RESTRAINT. IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF A CHILD RESTRAINT CAN RESULT IN A REDUCTION IN THE RESTRAINT'S PERFORMANCE IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH AND AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD SEATED IN THE RESTRAINT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL CUT A HOLE INTO THE BACK PANEL TRIM COVER TO ALLOW ACCESS TO THE TOP TETHER ANCHOR FOR THE FRONT CENTER SEAT POSITION AND WILL PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION AS TO USE IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE MANUFACTURER HAS...
View full details →Recall 09V310000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
| 185,903 vehicles affected
Defect: GM IS RECALLING 185,903 MODEL YEAR 2004-2009 COLORADO, GMC MODEL YEAR 2009-2004 CANYON, MODEL YEAR 2006 I-280, I-350, MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 I-290, AND I-370, PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALABAMA, ARIZONA, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, HAWAII, LOUISIANA, MISSISSIPPI, NEVADA, NEW MEXICO, PUERTO RICO, SOUTH CAROLINA, TEXAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS AND UTAH. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE SIMULTANEOUS LOSS OF ALL BRAKE LAMPS OR CAUSE ALL OF THE BRAKE LAMPS TO STAY ON CONTINUOUSLY. BOTH OF THESE CONDITIONS COULD FAIL TO WARN OTHERS OF THE DRIVER'S INTENTIONS AND COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS AS SPECIFIED IN THE RECALL BULLETIN FREE OF CHARGE. GM ANTICIPATES THAT PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE BY JUNE 2010. A SPECIAL COVERAGE FOR VEHICLES REGISTERED IN ALL OTHER STATES WILL BE IMPLEMENTED...
View full details →Recall 06V139000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
| 404,733 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS MAY EXPERIENCE THE PERMANENT LOSS OF BRAKE LAMP FUNCTION OR BRAKE LAMPS THAT ARE ILLUMINATED AT ALL TIMES. THE CENTER HIGH-MOUNTED STOP LAMP (CHMSL) IS AFFECTED IN BOTH INSTANCES. ALSO, IF EQUIPPED, THE CRUISE CONTROL WILL BECOME INOPERATIVE. ANY TRAILER BRAKE LAMPS WHICH ARE CONNECTED TO THE VEHICLE'S BRAKE LAMP WIRING WILL MIMIC THE VEHICLE'S BRAKE LAMPS...
Consequence: A FOLLOWING DRIVER MAY NOT KNOW WHEN THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN APPLIED, AND A REAR-END CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 5, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 OR ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2004 GMC CANYON
103 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 GMC CANYON. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
The frame has rust through and broke on rear front leafspring mount of frame on both side . A very know problem with almost every one of these trucks
The frame has rust through and broke on rear front leafspring mount of frame on both side . A very know problem with almost every one of these trucks
Frame front passenger cracked while driving. Was able to avoid near accident with another vehicle.
The contact owns a 2004 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that after work was completed on the tires, the independent mechanic informed him that due to severe undercarriage corrosion, the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The contact also took the vehicle to a dealer who provided the same information as the independent mechanic. The manufacturer was then notified of the failure and informed him that there were no open recalls on the vehicle. No additional assistance was offered. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.
The contact owns a 2004 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that after work was completed on the tires, the independent mechanic informed him that due to severe undercarriage corrosion, the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The contact also took the vehicle to a dealer who provided the same information as the independent mechanic. The manufacturer was then notified of the failure and informed him that there were no open recalls on the vehicle. No additional assistance was offered. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.
Safety Rating for the 2004 GMC CANYON
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 GMC CANYON in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 GMC CANYON
General Motors, LLC has issued 58 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2004 GMC CANYON. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIP3112A — ENGINE
This Prelimary Information communicates to the dealer a condition where the engine idle RPM is too low causing an idle vibration concern. Dealers are instructed to reprogram the Powertrain Control Module with the latest software availble.
PIT4943C — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0442. Technician will need to review Techlink article from May 2013 titled "Using the Evaporative Emissions System Tester" Technician will need to follow these...
3827 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
GM: WIPERS CYCLE SEVERAL TIMES, THEN PARK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD. *AK UPDATED 08/5/02013 *JS
040857004 — STRUCTURE:BODY
WATER ON DRIVER'S FLOOR. *EH
3529 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
UNWANTED HAZARD LIGHTS ON , IPC INOPERATIVE., DOOR LOCKS INOPERATIVE. NO START, BATTERY DEAD. *TT
03042005 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
BUTTONS ARE NOT LABELED. *EH
03032005 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
AXLE GRINDING OR SIMILAR CONCERN AFTER USING SPARE TIRE. *EH
050307003 — SUSPENSION
REVISED WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS. *TT
040138012 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
WHISTLE HISS HUM NOISE HEARD WHEN AC IS ON. *EH UPDATED *EH
611 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
MANUAL TRANSMISSION SHIFTING-SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON DIFFICULTY SHIFTING INTO REVERSE. *SC
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 GMC CANYON
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2004 GMC CANYON.
Other Model Years of the GMC CANYON
- 2004 GMC CANYON (current)
- 2005 GMC CANYON — 146 complaints
- 2006 GMC CANYON — 81 complaints
- 2007 GMC CANYON — 59 complaints
- 2008 GMC CANYON — 65 complaints
- 2009 GMC CANYON — 35 complaints
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