2004 GMC Canyon Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 16%of 80 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the suspension of the 2004 GMC Canyon, 16% of the 80 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,000 miles.
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 frame has totally rusted and is breaking apart while the rest of the truck is in very good condition. See photos. This was noticed on 09-18-17. I bought this truck new in 2004 and as you can tell by the mileage it has been driven very little. Please contact me with any questions.”
NHTSA complaint #11030190, filed 2017-09, 53,600 miles“On october 5, 2016, I took my truck over to my mechanic to have my brake lines bled as I replaced the right front caliper. When they took the right front tire off, they had shown me that the lower left control arm mount was going to fail. There was no failure as of yet and the vehicle was stationary when the problem was found. It was severely rusted out and cracked, as well as the frame and area around it was severely rusted and holes were visible. …”
NHTSA complaint #10914806, filed 2016-10, 122,700 miles“My 2004 Gmc Canyon was found to have both front tires completly worn out along the inside edge at 10000 miles, Gmc has several sevice bulletins about this problem but say they don't know what caused the tire wear and will not cover it under the warrenty”
NHTSA complaint #10129492, filed 2005-07, 10,000 miles“Frame is rusting and collapsing in area between cab and bed on both sides I had atoyotatacoma with this condition and manufacturer bought it back . My vehicle was never in a collision. 95000 miles”
NHTSA complaint #11100495, filed 2018-06“The contact owns a 2004 Gmc Canyon. While the vehicle was being serviced at an independent mechanic, the technician noticed that the entire frame was corroded. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11122078, filed 2018-08, 86,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 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…
- 10190337Oct 1, 2017Information Regarding the Differences Between Fluid Leakage and Seepage This bulletin is intended to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak and…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 0% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2018 | 1 | 2% |
| 2017 | 2 | 3% |
| 2016 | 4 | 1% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 9% |
| 2010 | 1 | 13% |
| 2008 | 1 | 3% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 6 | 5% |
| 2004 | 13 | 16% |
Other parts of the 2004 GMC Canyon
16 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsEngine cooling
8 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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