2004 GMC Canyon Consumer Discussions

Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon Engine Problems

• 2004 GMC Canyon 4x4 "Reduced Power" setting code P0601

  Written by: 37raiderfan11 on Feb 6, 2012 8:49:21 AM

  I am new to the forums. My canyon started this saturday afternoon. Let it cool down drive a quarter mile and the same thing happens. Each time I cleared the code using OBDII and let it set. Eventually the canyon returned home powered by a flatbed with $190. The dealerships can't connect to the recall database provided by GM until 13 Feb. With two people who work and only one GMC ... Read More

Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon Electrical Problems

• Re: 2004 Canyon lock/unlock problems

  Written by: colo04canyon on Dec 19, 2011 4:59:22 PM

  Well. Just got the truck back from GO GMC repair in Golden Colorado. I think they really fixed it. :) They did replace the BCM (echo skepticism again heard throughout this thread about the efficacy of this), and then found one (or more) broken wires in the wiring harness where it comes through to the driver's door. An initial test showed that the lock/unlock was working 100% correctly, both fro the ... Read More

• 2004 Canyon lock/unlock problems

  Written by: colo04canyon on Dec 18, 2011 5:13:44 PM

  I've skimmed this thread, but not read every member of the thread (it's long!) ... I'm facing a similar problem with my 2004 GMC Canyon Z71 crew-cab. 1) since 2005, the effective range of the remote lock FOB reduces, some times to mere inches from the cab. Problems historically start about 35F, and if the temp falls below 10F, the remote FOB doesn't work at all. 2) starting this winter, the ... Read More

Chevy Colorado ABS Fault Issues

• Re: GMC Canyon ABS Fault [n9cv]

  Written by: n9cv on Nov 1, 2011 8:29:34 PM

  I should have added that you need to look up the sensor part number in the GM parts manual for a later year. The last time I checked when GM made it available they did not go back and add it to the 2004 and 2005 parts listings. Look for a 2007 or later Colorado / Canyon.

• GMC Canyon ABS Fault

  Written by: fyrinv2 on Oct 27, 2011 8:00:55 PM

  I just googled abs fault and found this forum. I own a 2004 Canyon, it has 65,000 miles and I have done most of the work on the truck. Just recently, my ABS fault light came on and I have experienced the same peddle problem when the light comes on. Just as someone else posted, when you shut off and turn it back on, the light goes out and the ABS ... Read More

Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon Owner Experiences

• Re: Chevy Colorado/GMC Canyon: Owner Experiences [kcram]

  Written by: disatisfied on Jul 22, 2011 9:10:03 AM

  I have owned a 2004 Colorado, 2WD, manual, 5 Cly since it was new. It has been a hughe dissapointment. Within the first 20K miles it experienced several ignition problems which ultimately led to a faulty harness in the low speed controls (it was severed somehow). About the same time the airbag warning light came on and sometimes went off. It too was a broken harness. The clutch was replaced becuse ... Read More

Chevy Colorado ABS Fault Issues

• Re: 2004 GMC Canyon: "ABS FAULT" [Happster]

  Written by: n9cv on Jul 20, 2011 12:02:53 AM

  Thanks for the information. I'm was also guessing that the failure is in the front sensors. I have not pulled or looked at them yet. I have a 2WD so the half shafts are not a problem. My scanner does not do ABS so I was hoping to get it scanned to tell me what side to look at. After my wasted trip and money with GM getting it scanned I ... Read More

• Re: 2004 GMC Canyon: "ABS FAULT" [ECR223]

  Written by: Happster on Jul 19, 2011 5:48:02 PM

  You've probably long since resolved your issue, but in the event others need an answer, I note that the ABS sensors in the front hubs are very tempermental. I replaced my rotors and had to remove the hub from the halfshaft. The sensor is press fit into the hub in the hole where the halfshaft installs. I dinged the sensor putting it back together-barely scratched the metal. But I ended up ... Read More

• 2004 GMC Canyon: "ABS FAULT"

  Written by: ECR223 on Aug 8, 2010 5:35:04 PM

  Well at about 46,000 miles I was having the drivers window/lock/FOB problem, and that's when I found these forums... Now, at 56,000 miles, 2 days ago I hit the brakes, ABS kicks in(for no reason), and then "ABS FAULT" comes up... Much like my previous problem, it's good to see I'm not the only one... I haven't taken it to the deal yet, and probably won't for 2 more weeks at ... Read More

Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon Climate Control

• Temperature Knob Malfunction

  Written by: capfsu on Jan 11, 2010 1:34:53 PM

  Hearing a loud click when turning knob from cold to hot and back. A/C works great, but no heat. There is tension until the click, then after, there is no tension. Does anyone have any knowledge of the inner workings of the climate control area for a 2004 GMC Canyon? is this an easy fix for myself or do I need to get an entire new control system? Thanks for any ... Read More

Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon Owner Experiences

• POS that falls apart

  Written by: johhnnyrr on Nov 30, 2009 3:03:52 PM

  I have a 2004 GMC Canyon with 80500 miles on it. I recently had to put in the shop for a total of close to 45 days. During this time Haselwood GM Supercenter was suppose to fix a factory bulletin regarding the head on my truck. After being without my truck for almost a month I got the truck back and it ran rougher than when I put the truck in ... Read More

Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon Engine Problems

• Re: Chevy Colorado/GMC Canyon: Engine Problems [weezy3]

  Written by: lift4041 on Jul 31, 2009 7:19:10 AM

  I have a 2004 Colorado with 58,000 miles on it. It runs very well, yet it clatters terribly at idle and when i throttle up. I have not had my check engine light come on at all since the last time i brought it to the dealer. The last time it had a miss, and the light came on. But now there is no light and plenty of clattering. Some one ... Read More

Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon Vibrations

• Re: 05 GMC Canyon vibration [gary43]

  Written by: skysteve on Mar 23, 2009 6:07:27 PM

  2004 colorado, 20,000kms I have the same problem, is yours ok now, Steve

Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon Electrical Problems

• Drivers power window, door locks stopped working

  Written by: HopeGMC on Feb 4, 2009 11:34:36 AM

  I have a 2004 GMC Canyon 4 dr and I have experenced this problem. I am in Minnesota so its cold here 5 months out of the year. I did some trouble shooting and this is what I found on my vehicle. My problem was in the drivers door control assembly. I have a schematic of this assembly. I took it apart and checked for water damage and it looked good. ... Read More

Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon Engine Problems

• Re: tire wear on colorado [shareholder]

  Written by: Mr_Shiftright on Oct 24, 2008 2:21:51 PM

  Bulletin No.: 04-03-07-004B Date: July 22, 2005 TECHNICAL Subject: Premature Front Tire Wear (Set Front Z Height, Toe and Rotate or Replace Front Tires) Models: 2004-2005 Chevrolet Colorado 2004-2005 GMC Canyon Built Prior to November 18, 2004 Supercede: This bulletin is being revised to add a build date to the Models. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 04-03-07-004A (Section 03 - Suspension). Condition Some customers may comment on excessive front tire wear ... Read More

• Re: 2004 GMC Canyon I5-----**REDUCED POWER** [i5guy13]

  Written by: jtenpas on Mar 23, 2007 7:21:27 PM

  i would take it to a different dealer to investigate or talk to the manager and have them investigate all GM bulletins regarding this issue. the dealer i took it to is following the protocal of a GM bulletin. my truck is currently being repaired for a similar problem. mine was not as bad as yours. i only had a rough idle and check engine light. i took it in directly ... Read More

• 2004 GMC Canyon I5-----**REDUCED POWER**

  Written by: i5guy13 on Mar 23, 2007 5:31:18 PM

  i bought my 04 canyon in 2004 with 7 miles on it. about 3000 miles after having it i came across a problem where my truck idles very hard to the point where it sounds like it has cams and it displays "REDUCED POWER" on my lsd screen. when i try to give it gas it will not rev above 1,000 rpm's and its bad. ive brought it to the dealership ... Read More

• Re: Chevy Colorado/GMC Canyon: Engine Problems [nathaninc]

  Written by: bwagner on Jan 19, 2007 6:52:31 AM

  I have a 2004 Colorado 5-cyl. w/46000 miles, and am having the same problems you described. I was told yesterday that the head is on back order from GM, and is not expected until March 1st. Does this seem like a reasonable wait time? As you experienced, the cost is not coming out of my pockets, but the inconvience is. This is not my first GM product, but this is the ... Read More

• Re: Chevy Colorado/GMC Canyon: Engine Problems [booyaadad]

  Written by: nathaninc on Jan 14, 2007 8:29:42 PM

  Got a 2004 Canyon 5-cyl. w/ 41000 miles on it. The check engine light came on and it feels like it's running on 3 cylinders. Took it to the dealer and they said that there is a problem with the valves. The entire head and valves needed to be replaced at a cost of $3200. The warranty expired so basically I would have to pay for the repairs. However the service ... Read More

GMC Canyon

• Re: my 2004 gmc canyon [onenonly604]

  Written by: loose_wire on Oct 9, 2006 4:44:18 PM

  Hey I have the same problem I have a 06 Crew cab 4x4. My gas gauge first started saying i had half tank then it would go to empty then re start and would say empty . Then next day just stayed on empty had half tank in it .Took it in they replaced the fuel pump module and the sensor , they called me and said it was still saying ... Read More

• Re: my 2004 gmc canyon [onenonly604]

  Written by: p100 on Aug 20, 2006 12:15:43 PM

  You could have a bad gauge, or a problem in the wiring harness between the fuel sender in the fuel tank and the gauge. Bad grounding in the circuit will cause erroneous readings too.

• Re: my 2004 gmc canyon [onenonly604]

  Written by: sector8 on May 29, 2006 10:18:03 PM

  i have the same problem on my 05 canyon I5 crew 4x4, dealership put some sort of cleaner in it to see if that would fix it, it didnt. have to bring it in next week. any fix for yours??.

• my 2004 gmc canyon

  Written by: onenonly604 on May 6, 2006 5:11:16 PM

  Ive bought it the first year it came out. Since ive gotten it the most major problem ive had is the fuel gage. Its never read properly. When im on low fuel and say put in 15 dollars of fuel it goes down directly down to low fuel. Ive took into the dealer they have replaced the fuel senor twice and still hasnt fixed the problem. Anyone have any ideas?

Chevrolet Colorado

• Colorado/Canyon/Isuzu recall

  Written by: evile1 on May 1, 2006 7:47:16 PM

  (I have had my brake light switch go out TWICE already since I've owned this hunk of junk Colorado--funny, now theres a recall!!) General Motors Corp. is recalling about 400,000 pickups due to defective brake lights. The Shreveport GM plant makes the three models affected: the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon from the 2004-2006 model years and the 2006 Isuzu i-280 and i-350. GM said some vehicles may permanently lose brake-lamp ... Read More

• Re: Rear Main Seal Leak L5 [gearhead9]

  Written by: ocmike3 on Mar 5, 2006 8:30:48 PM

  A rear main seal leak is serious and with your low miles, looks like your truck wasn't assembled correctly. My 2004 Crew 4WD has been solid (almost 28k miles in just over 2 years.) If you bought it new or as a demo from the dealer, I'd start pushing the dealer to replace it. If you bought it used, I'd start talking to the dealer and the regional manager about working ... Read More

GMC Canyon

• Re: Some people will buy anything [superglide]

  Written by: ocmike3 on Dec 30, 2005 8:25:15 PM

  So, what brings you to this forum? Sounds like you had a bad day and just want to complain.... Owned a lot of vehicles over the last 30 years; domestic plus Toyota, Subaru and Volvo. I wish I could say any were more reliable and outstanding than the others, but I really can't. I can say we've run most of the vehicles to over 100k miles before giving them away or ... Read More

• Re: canyon blues [rosalvin]

  Written by: exgmc on Sep 14, 2005 5:00:12 PM

  I feel your pain, I was a recent owner of a 2004 GMC Canyon and hated that truck. I thought it looked like a cool truck, but between the touchy brakes ( that they can't fix) the squeaks and wind noise I had enough. I had the inline 5 cyl which never sounded right from day one with its whiney engine noise. With the sloppy drive train on this 2 wheel ... Read More

Chevrolet Colorado

• Re: 2WD Z71 [larry25]

  Written by: duncan95 on Jul 24, 2005 7:22:03 AM

  HI. I'm a Canyon owner that is having that problem. Everyone seems to indicate it's the tires. I found this on another web site : 03-08-2005, 11:03 PM Have yor dealer check this out it's a preliminary bulletin give them this number for reference PIT3107D 04-05 Chevrolet Colorado / GMC Canyon Z71 and Z85 Vibration Highway Speed - kw GMT355 wheel tire balance rough shake wobble #PIT3107D - (Nov 2, 2004) ... Read More

GMC Canyon

• Re: 92194 - Canyon availability [atlgaxt]

  Written by: exgmc on Jun 13, 2005 5:53:24 PM

  You might want to think again. I just unloaded a 2004 Canyon SLE and bought a 2005 4 x 4 Toyota Tacoma. You can't even comapre the quality of a GMC to the Toyota. The GMC is very poorly put together.

• Re: gjmc, re/ wind noise... [leadfoot4]

  Written by: exgmc on Jun 13, 2005 5:46:00 PM

  Hi, It's me again with tthe 2004 Canyon. I had wind noise on the passenger side door that drove nuts too. GMC fixed it by putting white powder all over the weather stripping to find the leak. It would have been nice of them to clean it off before they returned it back to me. Three months after I owned the Canyon I noticed the driver door part that hold the ... Read More

• Re: I recently bought one... [leadfoot4]

  Written by: exgmc on Jun 13, 2005 5:38:36 PM

  I just got rid of 2004 Canyon 2 wheel drive 5 cyl. I hope yours is better than mine The squeaks drove me crazy and the interior is not up to par. I had problems withthe brakes being too touchy in the morning damp air. They would grab so hard they would throw you forward. GMC would not fix. The rear differential makes clunking noises and feels loose. GMC will not ... Read More

Chevrolet Colorado

• Re: Leaking GMC Canyon 2004 [mynewtruck]

  Written by: panther8 on Nov 24, 2004 4:45:21 AM

  Your water is coming in from the cowel area under your wipers. My truck had the same problem. I know it is very frustrating, but they can fix this problem. They need to caulk the body seem under the wipers. I hope this helps. My dealer was great about this problem, they had a water leak specialist.

• Leaking GMC Canyon 2004

  Written by: mynewtruck on Nov 15, 2004 6:35:44 AM

  I have a GMC Canyon with 1200 miles on it and it has been at the DLR 3 times now for the same problem Water leaking into the drivers side floor area. Also had a problem with the Rear DS window motor replaced twice. It is now part of the NJ Lemon Law GM has been contacted.

GMC Canyon

• Can't get one

  Written by: 92149 on May 18, 2004 3:07:10 PM

  I'm glad you folks generally seem to think the Canyon is a good buy and are happy with your purchase. I ordered one in January 2004 and can't get it. I've heard various songs and dances about WHY it can't be built but the whole thing is getting quite ridiculous. Paint, (ordered indigo blue) tooling, (extended cabs), sliding rear windows, transmissions for extended cab auto 4X4's, even "the vehicle has too ... Read More

• GMC Canyon Meet the Owners and Experiences

  Written by: orwoody on Feb 29, 2004 12:01:13 PM

  Would like to solicit new owners and their experiences. I just purchased a 2004 Canyon Crew Cab 4WD SLE. I consolidated from a small pickup and midsize sedan to the crew cab and so far I am very pleased. Drives well, pretty quiet and plenty of room. First gas fill up in mixed driving was just over 20mpg with the I-5 motor. Cherry Red with off road package and this rig ... Read More

• no title

  Written by: kirstie_h on Dec 17, 2003 12:18:46 PM

  First Drive: 2004 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon http://www.edmunds.com/new/2004/chevrolet/colorado/100275004/road- testarticle.html?articleId=101038

• 2004 Canyon first impression

  Written by: ldavisfl on Dec 15, 2003 2:17:42 PM

  A nearby GMC canyon dealer got their first Canyon in and called me to take a look (I had stopped by a few weeks earlier to inquire about the Canyon). I am not a GM fan but this is an interesting truck so I thought I would take a look. The vehicle I saw was a basic extended cab with the I-5 engine. It was fairly trimless, having just arrived (didn't ... Read More

• Canyon/Colorado Notes

  Written by: brianbm on Aug 16, 2003 9:23:55 AM

  This coming year should be interesting for midsize trucks, with GMC/Chevy, Dodge, and Nissan all coming out with new or greatly changed machines. I personally think an I-5 will be fine. I'm hoping for an American alternative to the Tundra (current smaller version). It surprises me a little that the I-6 in the TrailBlazer isn't an option, surely one more cylinder isn't THAT big a size difference. Pity we have to ... Read More

• questions/comments

  Written by: bri719 on May 17, 2003 10:13:51 AM

  I agree with some of the other comments posted here and also had a few of my own. first, Chevy's styling doesn't really appeal to me in any shape or form but I would consider buying GMC model since I really like this truck in general. I agree with some of the others the engine offerings are a slight problem. if they're going to offer just two engines, the I5 should ... Read More

• Engines for Canyon

  Written by: orwoody on Dec 25, 2002 9:00:16 PM

  Here is what the GM website has on new vortec I-4 and I-5 in line engines. They plan to offer them in the new Canyon. http://www.gm.com/automotive/gmpowertrain/vortecinline/index.htm "New Vortec 3500 I-5 and 2800 I-4 Engines to Provide the Power of a V6 and the Efficiency of an I-4 Leveraging the technology of its highly successful Vortec 4200 inline six-cylinder engine, GM has created two additional inline engines with excellent driveability features for ... Read More