Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2004 GMC Canyon
NHTSA data on file today
The 2004 GMC Canyon has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 80 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #10V575000 CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS FMVSS 225 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V310000 BRAKE LAMP SWITCH MALFUNCTION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V139000 BRAKE LAMP FUNCTION LOSS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 16 complaints
- Electrical System 13 complaints
- Suspension 13 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 8 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 8 complaints
- Air Bags 5 complaints
Of the 80 complaints on file, 3 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 80 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,800–$7,300AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2004 GMC Canyon suffers from significant issues like brake light switch failures and safety concerns regarding child seat anchorage. These contribute to its below-average reliability rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| brake light switch | 50,000–80,000 miles | $100–$200 | very common |
| center high-mounted stop lamp | 60,000–90,000 miles | $150–$250 | common |
| cruise control system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $200–$400 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections
- Coolant system checks
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Tire rotations and balancing
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Persistent brake warning lights
- Malfunctioning brake or taillights
- Cruise control faults
- Unusual brake pedal feel
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2004 GMC Canyon at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.