2004 GMC Canyon Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 10%of 80 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,265miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2004 GMC Canyon, 10% of the 80 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,265 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“There is a high pitched whining coming from the engine whenever I use the air conditioning. The whine is not constant. It sounds like it makes the noise when the air conditioning compressor kicks in. I bought this vehicle on 4/29/2004.”
NHTSA complaint #10074872, filed 2004-06, 75 miles“Reduced power light came on the dashboard and I had no power. This has happened 4 times since july 2013. It has happened 2 times in april and now again. It is going back to the garage on tues. Getting ridiculous and expensive! When it is put on the scope it keeps coming up with the throttle position sensor fault.”
NHTSA complaint #10586246, filed 2014-05, 157,286 miles“Engine will not start at variable times, had engine scope it show some kind of electrical problem, but could not pinpoint where. Turn on key and every thing is dead, had battery check it is ok. Purchased new 2004 Canyon and have only 13,000 miles on it, a darn bumper. Need help.”
NHTSA complaint #10235893, filed 2008-07, 12,800 miles“Notified jof defect by Gmc that engine intake valve seats are subject to abnormal wear, possibly resulting in misfiring and rough engine idling. They did not issue a recall, merely advising owners to take car to dealer if problem occurs. I maintain this is a safety issue. What if the misfire ignites the air filter? What if the vehicle stalls in traffic? What about pollution and cafe issues?”
NHTSA complaint #10200104, filed 2007-08“The contact owns a 2004 Gmc Canyon. The contact stated that the vehicle was sitting parked with the engine shut off when it erupted into flames. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire and advised the fire originated from under the glove compartment. The vehicle was not examined for the cause of failure. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileages were unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #10336960, filed 2010-06Related service bulletins
- 10251890Mar 13, 2024This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank…
- 10250775Feb 22, 2024This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large…
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10242843Sep 1, 2023The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 10242262Aug 24, 2023This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and…
- 10236164Apr 24, 2023This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
- 10235802Apr 24, 2023This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
- 10234141Mar 23, 2023This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
- 10234110Mar 17, 2023This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 13% |
| 2021 | 1 | 8% |
| 2020 | 1 | 7% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 | 1 | 4% |
| 2007 | 3 | 7% |
| 2006 | 3 | 6% |
| 2005 | 11 | 10% |
| 2004 | 8 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2004 GMC Canyon
16 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsSuspension
13 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 GMC Canyon
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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