no report yet
Child seat
Risk. BOTH NHTSA AND GM DISCOURAGE PLACEMENT OF A CHILD IN A FRONT SEAT.
2004 GMC CanyonProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 80 owner complaints about the 2004 GMC Canyon, most often about the structure. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 12, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2004 GMC Canyon has problems
80 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
16Structure1 crash/fire/injury
13Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
13Suspension
8Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
8Exterior lighting
5Air bags
4Wheels
4Latches/locks/linkages
4Power train
2210 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 16 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 13 | 2 |
| Suspension | 13 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 8 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 8 | 0 |
| Air bags | 5 | 2 |
| Wheels | 4 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 0 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| 10 other systems | 22 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2004 GMC Canyon recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Brake lights: switch
Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE SIMULTANEOUS LOSS OF ALL BRAKE LAMPS OR CAUSE ALL OF THE BRAKE LAMPS TO STAY ON CONTINUOUSLY.
no report yet
Brake lights: switch
Risk. A FOLLOWING DRIVER MAY NOT KNOW WHEN THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN APPLIED, AND A REAR-END CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with GMC.
Best & worst years
2004 vs. every other Canyon year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Canyon median. How we score
'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2004 GMC Canyon safety ratings
2004 GMC Canyon Crew Cab in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2004 GMC Canyon, and the recalls they led to.
- INADVERTENT FRONT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENTNo recall
- BRAKE LAMP SWITCH MALFUNCTIONLed to recall 09V-310
In owners' words
What Canyon owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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 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…
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!
Own a 2004 Canyon?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.