2004 GMC Canyon electrical system problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2004 GMC Canyon — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“After reading a post from the 116 affected gmc canyon owners I have the exact same problem. Last month june 2019 while driving home from work my ac just quit working (hot weather in sacramento), no matter what speed it was on 1 through 4. I also smelt a burning smell. Today while driving my truck…”
filed Jul 14, 2019
“The gmc passlock lockout feature is a pain in the rear of nearly every car/truck owner having this feature. Today, for the umpteenth time, my vehicle would not start when I tried to start it up after fueling. My truck was stuck at the gas pumps, obstructing other patrons waiting to gas up. I sat…”
filed Dec 7, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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PIP4723J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 25, 2024Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to…
General Communication · Service Campaign · issued Aug 26, 2024
Electrical System problems in other Canyon years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Canyon | 26 | 13% |
| 2023 Canyon | 20 | 33% |
| 2022 Canyon | 12 | 46% |
| 2018 Canyon | 10 | 19% |
| 2017 Canyon | 12 | 18% |
| 2016 Canyon | 37 | 14% |
| 2015 Canyon | 32 | 11% |
| 2012 Canyon | 9 | 39% |
| 2009 Canyon | 8 | 30% |
| 2008 Canyon | 15 | 39% |
| 2007 Canyon | 14 | 33% |
| 2006 Canyon | 17 | 35% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 GMC Canyon
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.