2004 GMC Canyon Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 10%of 80 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2004 GMC Canyon, 10% of the 80 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“I have a 2004 Gmc Canyon and was pulled over and told that my brake lights were not working. When I looked up how to fix this problem or possible causes ( the bulbs were fine ) I noticed that there were a lot of hits for a recall for this exact problem on the exact make and model. The turn signals and night time lights all work fine, but no luck with any of the brake lights.”
NHTSA complaint #10358014, filed 2010-09, 110,530 miles“Cruise control failed in june 2006. Rear brake lights failed in september 2006. Found NHTSA id 06v139000 and showed to dealer service. However, they and Gmc indicate that there was no recall on my VIN. Had to pay $149.36 to repair and missed work because it took all day to get part and install. Gmc would not reimburse until it a recall for my VIN is announced.”
NHTSA complaint #10169727, filed 2006-10, 44,856 miles“Reference recalls on report receipt date: apr 27, 2006 NHTSA campaign number: 06v139000 component(s): exterior lighting report receipt date: jul 29, 2009 NHTSA campaign number: 09v310000 component(s): exterior lighting my 2004 Gmc Canyon brake light went out on me on 8/8/2013. The brake light out was a safety concern for tailgaters. So I took to mark christopher Gmc dealer, ontario ca for repair because of two same recalls on the vehicle plus transmission oil change. Original estimation of cost was 305. …”
NHTSA complaint #10535162, filed 2013-08, 118,766 miles“The brake light switch fails and we lose the brake lights and the cruise control. It has been replaced 2 times at the dealer and once by me after the recall under pe05065.”
NHTSA complaint #10269542, filed 2009-05, 85,000 miles“Rear turn signal lights, brake lamps and head lamps experience permanent loss. Sometimes when the vehicle becomes wet the cruise control stops functioning, the power door locks stop working, the power windows stop working, and the power rear view mirrors stop working. Also there is periodic non-functioning of the remote key entry. As of 11/10/2006 the rear tail lights have been replaced twice and one head lamp at owners expense. Currently a third brake light requires replacement. On nov. 10, 2006 I took the truck in for repair an mentioned the recall on this particular problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10173150, filed 2006-11, 41,051 milesRelated recalls
- 09V310000Jul 29, 2009Gm 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…Covers: GMC Canyon 2004–2009, Chevrolet Colorado 2004–2009, Isuzu I-290 2007–2008 +3 more
- 06V139000Apr 27, 2006Certain 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…Covers: GMC Canyon 2004–2006, Chevrolet Colorado 2004–2006, Isuzu I-350 2006 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10169354Nov 12, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10155009Dec 13, 2018This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10129093Jan 24, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on, engine misfire…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 159 | 77% |
| 2023 | 5 | 8% |
| 2022 | 1 | 4% |
| 2021 | 1 | 8% |
| 2020 | 1 | 7% |
| 2018 | 3 | 6% |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 4% |
| 2011 | 2 | 17% |
| 2009 | 2 | 7% |
| 2008 | 4 | 11% |
| 2007 | 5 | 12% |
| 2006 | 5 | 10% |
| 2005 | 11 | 10% |
| 2004 | 8 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2004 GMC Canyon
16 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsSuspension
13 complaintsEngine cooling
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology