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2004 GMC Canyon recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2004 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 2 |
| Child seat | 1 |
Safety recalls3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Nov 18, 201010V575000 | Child seatBOTH NHTSA AND GM DISCOURAGE PLACEMENT OF A CHILD IN A FRONT SEAT. DetailsHide details for campaign 10V575000
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| Jul 29, 200909V310000 | Exterior lighting: brake lights switchTHIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE SIMULTANEOUS LOSS OF ALL BRAKE LAMPS OR CAUSE ALL OF THE BRAKE LAMPS TO STAY ON CONTINUOUSLY. DetailsHide details for campaign 09V310000
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| Apr 27, 200606V139000 | Exterior lighting: brake lights switchA FOLLOWING DRIVER MAY NOT KNOW WHEN THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN APPLIED, AND A REAR-END CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. DetailsHide details for campaign 06V139000
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Owner complaints by component80
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 16 | 20 |
| Suspension | 13 | 16 |
| Electrical system | 13 | 16 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 8 | 10 |
| Exterior lighting | 8 | 10 |
| Service brakes | 6 | 8 |
| Unknown or other | 5 | 6 |
| Air bags | 5 | 6 |
| Wheels | 4 | 5 |
| Power train | 4 | 5 |
| Hydraulic | 4 | 5 |
| Tires | 4 | 5 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel system | 3 | 4 |
| Gasoline | 3 | 4 |
6 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Structure
“The frame has rust through and broke on rear front leafspring mount of frame on both side . A very know problem with almost every one of these trucks”
- Suspension
“Frame front passenger cracked while driving. Was able to avoid near accident with another vehicle.”
- Suspension
“The contact owns a 2004 GMC Canyon. The contact stated that after work was completed on the tires, the independent mechanic informed him that due to severe undercarriage corrosion, the vehicle was unsafe to drive.”
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2004 GMC Canyon recall questions
How many recalls does the 2004 GMC Canyon have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2004 GMC Canyon. The most recent, 10V575000 (reported November 18, 2010), concerns child seat. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2004 GMC Canyon recalls for?
The largest group is exterior lighting, with 2 campaigns. Others: child seat (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2004 GMC Canyon?
Structure is the most-reported component, named in 16 complaints out of 80 filed with NHTSA (20%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 4 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2004 GMC Canyon?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the GMC recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised GMC dealer.
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