2004 Ford F-150 vs 2004 GMC Canyon
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2004 Ford F-150 | 2004 GMC Canyon |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 2,028 | 80 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 149 | 602 |
| Investigations | 4 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 74 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 40 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 13–16 | 18–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 63,335 mi | 85,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford F-150 | GMC Canyon |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 841 | 2 |
| Power Train | 232 | 4 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 167 | 8 |
| Suspension | 118 | 13 |
| Structure | 104 | 16 |
| Electrical System | 99 | 13 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 95 | 4 |
| Engine | 92 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 217 | 0 |
| Stalling | 95 | 5 |
| Rust / corrosion | 83 | 15 |
| Clunking / rattling | 50 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 29 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 28 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 19 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 16 | 0 |
2004 Ford F-150
2004 GMC Canyon
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.