CarRecallWatchThe 2004 GMC Canyon has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 80 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 4 fires, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Structure (16 reports).
2004 GMC Canyon recalls
Most common 2004 GMC Canyon problems
Problem areas named in the 80 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 16 |
| Electrical System | 14 |
| Suspension | 13 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 8 |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
| Air Bags | 5 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 |
| Power Train | 4 |
What owners report
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 CHASSIS HAS BECOME SEVERELY RUSTED ON LEFT SIDE WHERE FRONT OF LEAF SPRING IS BOLTED TO IT. IT IS ABOUT TO BREAK OFF AND IT HAS BEEN DENOTED AS "UNSAFE TO DRIVE" BY THE LOCAL GMC DEALERSHIP. TRUCK HAS BEEN WELL-MAINTAINED AND IS IN GOOD CONDITION OTHERWISE. IT HAS BEEN GARAGE-KEPT FOR THE LAST 10 YEARS. I BOUGHT IT NEW 9/2004. THE DEALERSHIP JUST DISCOVERED PROBLEM TODAY WHEN I WAS HAVING OTHER ROUTINE WORK DONE.
WE HAD SOME REPAIR WORK DONE AND WERE TOLD THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED OUT SO BADLY IT WAS READY TO BREAK IN HALF, LEAVING US WITH A CAR THAT IS UNDRIVEABLE. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE WITH OTHER MODELS OF GMC TRUCKS AND THE ISSUE IS NOT BEING ADDRESSED. MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE!
2004 GMC Canyon questions
Does the 2004 GMC Canyon have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2004 GMC Canyon: Child Seat; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 GMC Canyon?
Based on 80 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (16), Electrical System (14), Suspension (13).
How do I check if a recall on my 2004 GMC Canyon has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.