Does the 2004 GMC Canyon have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2004 GMC Canyon, the most recent reported on November 18, 2010 (Child seat). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 GMC Canyon?

Owners have filed 80 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is structure (16 complaints), followed by electrical system (13).

How many 2004 GMC Canyon complaints mention a crash or fire?

3 of 80 complaints report a crash and 4 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2004 GMC Canyon recalls and problems

3 recalls and 80 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2004 GMC Canyon.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2004 GMC Canyon recalls

Child seat

NHTSA campaign 10V575000 · reported November 18, 2010 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 192,676 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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 systems." the top tether anchor for the front center seat is not accessible and the owner manual does not include instructions regarding how to use the top tether.
The risk: 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.
The fix: 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 not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, isuzu at 1-800-255-6727 or visit gm's website at www.gmownercenter.com.

Exterior lighting: brake lights, switch

NHTSA campaign 09V310000 · reported July 29, 2009 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 185,903 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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 have a brake lamp switch that may not work as designed due to contamination in the switch.
The risk: 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.
The fix: 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 in the same time frame. In the interim, owners who experience the failure can obtain a free repair, however they will be required to return when the new design part becomes available. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, isuzu at 1-800-255-6727 or at www.gmownercenter.com.

Exterior lighting: brake lights, switch

NHTSA campaign 06V139000 · reported April 27, 2006 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 404,733 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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 when either condition occurs.
The risk: A following driver may not know when the brakes have been applied, and a rear-end crash could occur without prior warning.
The fix: 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Structure16
Electrical system13
Suspension13
Engine and engine cooling8
Exterior lighting8
Air bags5
Unknown or other5
Latches/locks/linkages4
Power train4
Service brakes, hydraulic4

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jun 12, 2024 · Structure
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

Feb 26, 2023 · Suspension
Frame front passenger cracked while driving. Was able to avoid near accident with another vehicle.

Feb 1, 2022 · Suspension · 89,000 miles
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…

Mar 13, 2020 · Suspension · 106,500 miles
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…

Dec 15, 2019 · Structure · 98,000 miles
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!

Canyon model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2004	3	80	3	4
2005	3	113	6	2
2006	4	48	3	2
2007	3	42	1	2

Across all years, the 2015 Canyon has the most complaints (303). All GMC Canyon years →

Questions

Does the 2004 GMC Canyon have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2004 GMC Canyon, the most recent reported on November 18, 2010 (Child seat). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 GMC Canyon?: Owners have filed 80 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is structure (16 complaints), followed by electrical system (13).
How many 2004 GMC Canyon complaints mention a crash or fire?: 3 of 80 complaints report a crash and 4 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received June 12, 2024.