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2004 GMC Canyon Equipment Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
3%of 80 total for the year
Median mileage
32,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the equipment of the 2004 GMC Canyon, 3% of the 80 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.

“- the contact owns a 2004 Gmc Canyon pick up truck. The trucks bed cap had a tinted window that caused the driver to crash due to poor visibility. There were no injuries. The dealer stated that the window was standard, a 31% tint was legal in all states. The cap also has a cautionary notice stating that no one should ride in the rear. The manufacturer of the equipment is leer, a division of truck accessories incorporated. The contact has replaced the window with an untinted window to increase visibility; however, he was aware of the safety risk involved. The failure mileage was 32,000. …”

NHTSA complaint #10186404, filed 2007-03, 32,000 miles

“The consumer was having problems obtaining a window sticker for 2004 Gmc Canyon. The vehicle whistles very loudly while in motion, almost causing accidents, especially at night.”

NHTSA complaint #10117583, filed 2005-04

Related service bulletins

Equipment: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201712%
200712%
200612%
200511%
200423%

Other parts of the 2004 GMC Canyon

Body and structure
16 complaints
Electrical system
13 complaints
Suspension
13 complaints
Engine cooling
8 complaints
Exterior lighting
8 complaints
Brakes
6 complaints
Air bags
5 complaints
Other or unknown
5 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
4 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Wheels
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 GMC Canyon

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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