2004 GMC Canyon
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 80
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Structure
Campaigns on file for 2004
Opened by NHTSA
20% of complaints
Complaints per year
2004: 80 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 80 |
| 2005 | 113 |
| 2006 | 48 |
| 2007 | 42 |
| 2008 | 38 |
| 2009 | 27 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2015 | 302 |
| 2016 | 271 |
| 2017 | 66 |
| 2018 | 53 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 28 |
| 2023 | 61 |
| 2024 | 207 |
| 2025 | 8 |
| 2026 | 8 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Structure
20% · 16 reportsMost commonly citing body and underbody shields.
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I went to work this morning and my 2004 GMC Canyon truck was running fine, about 2 hours later I ran an errand, still no issues with the truck.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-05-20
Also filed under Electrical system
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…
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-06-12
Electrical system
18% · 14 reportsMost commonly citing wiring and ignition.
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Climate control fan only works in position 4. Took vehicle to dealership. They said it was a resistor on circuit board. They swapped it out. Less than six months later same thing. Took it in and didn't have them replace it.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-12-01
Brake lights stopping working and door locks and controllable to and windows to
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-04-02
Suspension
16% · 13 reportsMost commonly citing front.
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Frame is rusting and collapsing in area between cab and bed on both sides I had atoyotatacoma with this condition and manufacturer bought it back . My vehicle was never in a collision. 95000…
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-06-08
Exterior lighting
10% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing switch.
Engine and engine cooling
10% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing exhaust system and gasoline.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2004-11-10Preliminary evaluationClosed 2005-03-14 Inadvertent front airbag deployment
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2006-12-05Exterior lighting06V139000 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…
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.
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2009-02-25Recall queryClosed 2009-07-30 Brake lamp switch malfunction
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2010-08-02Exterior lighting09V310000 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…
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…
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2010-12-14Child seat10V575000 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…
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…
Buy-smart checklist
2004 GMC Canyon — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Structure: 16 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 14 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 13 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06V139000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 09V310000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 10V575000 · Child seat
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- Is the 2004 GMC Canyon reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2004 GMC Canyon is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 GMC Canyon?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2004 GMC Canyon have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.