Major Problems with 2004 GMC Canyon Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2004 GMC Canyon

2004 GMC Canyon AIR BAGS Victims: 1

2004 GMC Canyon TIRES

2004 GMC Canyon SERVICE BRAKES Mileage: 118766 miles

Browse 2004 GMC Canyon complaints by category

Problems with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, BODY and SUSPENSION are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from GMC Canyon owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM climate control fan only works in position 4. took vehicle to dealership. they said it was a resistor on circuit...	12 ~ 78196 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2004 gmc canyon. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph after driving over train...	8 ~ 106804 miles
SUSPENSION purchased 2004 canyon crew cab with 2.8l 4 cylinder automatic and 1sc sle option package. truck appears to have vibration...	8 ~ 54288 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING engine will not start at variable times had engine scope it show some kind of electrical problem but could not...	5 ~ 64123 miles
AIR BAGS i am the original owner of a 2004 gmc canyon pu purchased on 06-10--04. on 05-10-06 i took the vehicle...	5 ~ 63691 miles
SWITCH > BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the brake lights on my 2004 gmc canyon have failed 4 times since i purchased the truck in may 2004....	5 ~ 40981 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER the consumer was having problems obtaining a window sticker for 2004 gmc canyon. *mr the vehicle whistles very loudly while	4 ~ 134750 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING the brake light switch fails and we lose the brake lights and the cruise control. it has been replaced 2	3 ~ 104765 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE my truck is failing to start at intermittent times. have checked the starter and alternator but the lights work and...	3 ~ 78377 miles
TIRES shimmy vibration even small potholes jar the steering to either side. *nm...	3 ~ 7392 miles
WHEELS while driving on local streets or highway at any speed a vibration occurs from the front tires. sounds and feels...	3 ~ 63572 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brake problems-pulsating brakes rotors and drums have been resurfaced and replaced numerous times within 15 months and 12 000 miles.	3 ~ 46514 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES there is no key lock cylinder on the passenger side door.mr nm...	3 ~ 11 miles
SERVICE BRAKES while driving the abs system will begin to engage sometimes preventing me from stopping normally. after a few minutes of	2 ~ 123427 miles
POWER TRAIN i pulled into the parking area of a grocery store and stopped in the driving lane of the lot. upon...	2 ~ 104643 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE i have a 2004 gmc canyon with no key hole in passenger side to unlock door. it is a extended...	2 ~ 68000 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION vehicle has vibration in it. found the tires were bad. consumer had the tires replaced and balanced. however that did...	2 ~ 5000 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2004 gmc canyon. while the vehicle was being serviced at an independent mechanic the technician...	1 ~ 86000 miles
SEAT BELTS tl* the contact owned a 2004 gmc canyon. while driving 45 mph the contact's vehicle was rear ended. as a...	1
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns 2004 gmc canyon. the contact stated that the ignition failed to start. the contact mentioned that...	1 ~ 129000 miles
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS tl*the contact owns a 2004 gmc canyon. the contact stated that one stud broke off of each tire on the...	1 ~ 17000 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2004 gmc canyon exhaust manifold broke and fell off while i was driving . *tr...	1 ~ 105232 miles
PARKING BRAKE for over 1 year now my 2004 g	1 ~ 87000 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING notified jof defect by gmc that engine intake valve seats are subject to abnormal wear possibly resulting in misfiring and...	1
TREAD/BELT > TIRES tl*the contact owns a 2004 gmc canyon. while driving 65 mph the contact heard a loud noise and pulled off...	1
STRUCTURE tl* - the contact is calling regarding the lack of a key lock on the passenger side his 2004 gmc...	1 ~ 19300 miles
EQUIPMENT tl* - the contact owns a 2004 gmc canyon pick up truck. the trucks bed cap had a tinted window...	1 ~ 32000 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY tl* - the contact owns a 2004 gmc canyon pick up truck. the trucks bed cap had a tinted window...	1 ~ 32000 miles
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS i purchased my gmc canyon from j koons pontiac gmc in tysons corner virginia in march 2004. i immediately began...	1
FAN/MOTOR > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY i purchased my gmc canyon from j koons pontiac gmc in tysons corner virginia in march 2004. i immediately began...	1
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL dt*: the contact stated while brake pressure was applied the rear brake lights failed to illuminate without warning. additionally the...	1 ~ 46000 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > TAILGATE > BODY both of my tailgate straps broke 3/30/2006. *jb...	1 ~ 44300 miles
SEATS my complaint is that in my 2004 gmc canyon extended cab. it doesn't come with a passenger air bag on-off...	1
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM rear turn signal lights brake lamps and head lamps experience permanent loss. sometimes when the vehicle becomes wet the cruise...	1 ~ 41051 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN dt: the contact stated the front left axle cracked. there was a loss of fluid and the vehicle started...	1 ~ 41000 miles
LABELS > OTHER > EQUIPMENT the consumer was having problems obtaining a window sticker for 2004 gmc canyon. *mr the vehicle whistles very loudly while	1
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC had abs and emergency brake lights on already. *jb...	1
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN when driving the vehicle would automatically kick into 4-wheel drive when making a turn in either direction. the vehicle has...	1 ~ 8000 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING there is a high pitched whining coming from the engine whenever i use the air conditioning. the whine is not...	1 ~ 75 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE skid plates were not installed on the consumer's vehicle although they are listed as standard equipment for his model. *nm...	1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES i own a 2004 gmc canyon and someone parked too close to my driverside for me to get into the...	1 ~ 400 miles

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