2004 GMC Canyon Technical Service Bulletins

487 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2004 GMC Canyon. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10118626Oct 10, 2012Equipment. This warranty administrational bulletin provides information on Clarification of Use - Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm
• 10118619Oct 5, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on newly release bulletins used to fi the vehicles in the field the first time.
• 10246951Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
• 10037570Apr 1, 2012Body and structure. Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm updated on 5/2/2012.
• 10038294Jan 1, 2012Seat belts. Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. Buckle release button is sticking. Seat belt warning light illuminated. Likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. *rm updated 4/3/12.
• 10043185Nov 1, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer: some suvs and trucks are exhibiting a condition where by grinding/ratcheting type noise coming from automatic transmission when shifting into park while in 4wd low (4lo) range.
• 10038514Mar 1, 2011Suspension. Gm: when vehicle is in 4-wheel drive there may be a noise or there may be u-joint failure. *rm updated on 06/24/2011.
• 10035384Mar 1, 2011Exterior lighting. Chevrolet gmc service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Special coverage adjustment-brake lamps inoperative or continuous illumination. This may be caused by contamination in the brake lamp switch. The performance of the brakes is not affected. *pe updated 5/11/11. *pe updated 6/22/11.
• 10038295Feb 1, 2011Other or unknown. Gm: information on fixing multiple situations right the first time.
• 10037135Oct 1, 2010Exterior lighting. Gm: the rear carpet may be damp or wet. The vehicles center stop light might also appear to not be sealed to the cab exterior.
• 10032462Aug 1, 2009Steering. Saab/hummer/gm: diagnostic tips/recommendations when power steering pump replacement is necessary. Analysis of returned power steering (ps) pumps that had been replaced for noise, no power assist, no or low pressure and leaking conditions has indicated a high number of no trouble found results. All 1997-2010 vehicles and light trucks; 2010 and prior hummers h2/h3 and saab 9-7x vehicles.
• 10021348Aug 1, 2009Brakes. Abs light on with ebcm dtc's c0035, c0040, c0220 and/or c0221. *kb updated 1/30/08. *nj updated 8/18/09. *pe updated 3/15/10. *pe updated 3/29.
• 10030209Apr 1, 2009Exterior lighting. Gmc/chevrolet: headlamp switch inop in manual mode only. Headlights are always functional in automatic mode. This could be the result of a relay installed in the incorrect position with the ubec.
• 10027804Nov 1, 2008Electrical system, Equipment. General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09.
• 10022722Sep 1, 2008Engine cooling. Chevrolet gmc service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Special coverage adjustment - engine intake valve seat may wear, such that combustion leakage occurs. Equipped with either a 2.8l (rpo lk5) 4 cylinder or 3.5l (rpo l52) 5 cylinder engine. *nj csc letter was received. Updated 3/9/09.
• 10026704Aug 1, 2008Fuel system. Gmc: fuel gauge fluctuation in park or neutral, causing the low fuel light to illuminate.
• 10026629Aug 1, 2008Tires. Gmc: temporary compact spare tire sidewall cracking. The affected, supplied by bridgestone/firestone, is branded tempa.
• 10026001Jul 1, 2008Tires. Gmc: temporary compact spare tire sidewall cracking (us only). 2003-04 chevrolet venture, 2004-08 colorado, 2004-08 gmc canyon, 2003-04 oldsmobile silhouette, 2003-04 pontiac montana
• 10016521Jul 1, 2008Brakes. Engineering investigation/premature rear brake shoe wear. *tt premature rear drum brake wear. Updated on 10/03/07. *nj updated 9/30/08.
• 10026586Jun 1, 2008Equipment. Buick cadillac chevrolet gmc hummer oldsmobile pontiac saab saturn service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Special coverage adjustment-analog onstar deactivation. Fcc ruled in 2002 wireless carriers would no longer re required to support analog wireless network starting in 2008. *pe csc letter was received. Updated 12/1/08.
• 10024784Mar 1, 2008Electrical system. Mil/ses, dtc's p060e, p1516, p2135 and/or p2138 with reduced engine power (test and charge battery) - with 2.8l, 2.9l, 3.5l or 3.7l engine (vin's 6, 8, 9, e - rpo's l52, lk5, llv, llr).
• 10024345Feb 1, 2008Suspension, Transmission and drivetrain. Eaton locking differential chatter shudder noise on turns, equipped with a locking rear differential rpo g80. *nj updated 7/17/2008.
• 10022723Aug 1, 2007Fuel system, Other or unknown. Special coverage adjustment - fuel tank caps may experience a condition where the fuel tank cap won't tighten properly, or the fuel tank cap won't come off, or is broken.
• 10021019Feb 22, 2007Transmission and drivetrain. Slip condition in 2nd, 3rd, or 4th. Damaged 2-4 or 3-4 clutch. *kb updated 10/31/07.
• 10020756Jan 5, 2007Brakes. Brakes seem to grab on first few brake applications.
• 10017170Oct 20, 2006Transmission and drivetrain. Right rear wheel appears to extend out further than the left side.
• 10020492Sep 27, 2006Electrical system. Ses light due to a p060e dtc inspect app and tp circuits.
• 10011234Sep 1, 2006Body and structure. Water on driver's floor.
• 10019457Mar 15, 2006Electrical system. Servicing the ignition switch and/or passlock sensor.
• 10019455Mar 15, 2006Engine cooling. A rough idle / running concern may be encountered with a p0014 and / or p0017 dtc.
• 10019427Mar 15, 2006Engine cooling. Rough idle with dtc p0014 and/or p0017 - inspect cam actuator solenoid screens and crankshaft end play.
• 10019187Feb 16, 2006Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Blower motor inoperative in any one or more blower speed.
• 10019180Feb 16, 2006Engine cooling. Service engine soon light after internal engine repairs due to diagnostic trouble code p0017.
• 10018577Jan 6, 2006Engine cooling. P0300 due to random misfires not felt - possible accessory pulley.
• 10012181Jan 1, 2006Transmission and drivetrain. Noise and bump clunk felt when transfer case shifted into four low.
• 10017301Nov 2, 2005Body and structure. Rear tailgate hard to open.
• 10017299Nov 2, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Electronic transfer case unable to complete shift.
• 10017250Nov 2, 2005Electrical system. Unwanted hazard lights on , ipc inoperative., door locks inoperative. No start, battery dead.
• 10017275Nov 1, 2005Electrical system. 20a stop fuse opens at times.
• 10017257Nov 1, 2005Electrical system. Cruise control and/or sunvisor vanity light inoperative fuse open.
• 10017221Oct 28, 2005Engine cooling. 04-06-04-081a exhaust valve seal and spring replacement supplement.
• 10017200Oct 28, 2005Equipment. Owners manual information incorrect. The owners manual indicates for 4wd vehicles, if the vehicle is to be dinghy or dolly towed with the key in the lock position, the clstr and rdo batt fuses should be pulled from the instrument panel fuse block to cut battery power.
• 10017189Oct 27, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Possible no 4wd shift concern diagnostic trouble code c0327.
• 10017183Oct 27, 2005Electrical system. Multiple electrical concerns instrument panel cluster indicators illuminate possible no start.
• 10017166Oct 27, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Gm powertrain would like to receive product feedback on vehicles with the ma5 5-speed manual transmission, for any leak or noise condition, prior to any repair attempts.
• 10017156Oct 27, 2005Engine cooling. Engine vibration after engine or crankshaft replacement.
• 10017147Oct 26, 2005Seats. Hvac, passenger lumbar and/or passenger heated seat inoperative.
• 10017089Oct 24, 2005Engine cooling. Drive belt noise - adjust or replace idler pulley bracket. *tt potential alignment and belt issues.
• 10016818Oct 11, 2005Suspension. Vibration highway speed z71 and z85 suspension.
• 10016563Sep 22, 2005Brakes. Anti-lock braking system (abs) light on with ebcm diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) c0040, c0035, c0221 and/or c0220.

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