2004 GMC Canyon body problems

Filed Jun 12, 2024 · Body · WI

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

Filed Feb 1, 2022 · Body, Suspension · 89,000 miles · WI

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. The contact also took the vehicle to a dealer who provided the same information as the independent mechanic. The manufacturer was then notified of the failure and informed him that there were no open recalls on the vehicle. No additional assistance was offered. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.

Filed Dec 15, 2019 · Body · 98,000 miles · IL

We had some repair work done and were told that the frame was rusted out so badly it was ready to break in half, leaving us with a car that is undriveable. This appears to be a common issue with other models of gmc trucks and the issue is not being addressed. Major safety issue!

Filed Nov 8, 2019 · Body · 119,730 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 gmc canyon. While driving 35 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal rattling noise coming from the rear frame. The contact drove home and then took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who determined that the frame was severely corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 119,730. The VIN was unknown.

Filed Feb 25, 2019 · Body, Wheels · 68,000 miles · MA

Undercarriage rust caused spare tire/wheel to fall from under the vehicle.

Filed Aug 24, 2018 · Body, Suspension · 86,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 gmc canyon. While the vehicle was being serviced at an independent mechanic, the technician noticed that the entire frame was corroded. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000. *tt

Filed Sep 27, 2017 · Body · 78,000 miles · NE

Truck frame has totally rusted out with only 80,000 miles on the truck. Body shows nothing, but the frame is disintegrating. I recently purchased this based on pictures which showed an extremely clean body and interior (true). Got it delivered to my mechanic who called me to show me the holes in the frame!

Filed Aug 10, 2017 · Body · 154,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 gmc canyon. While the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for routine maintenance, the contact was informed that the rear subframe and the truck bed were severely corroded. The contact was informed that the vehicle was unsafe and should not be driven. The local dealer stated that there were issues reported about rust to the rear subframe of some similar vehicles; however, there were no recalls to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 154,000.

Filed Jun 29, 2017 · Body · 120,000 miles · MN

A portion of the frame has completely rusted through right in front of the rear tire on the driver side. Water must have gotten trapped inside of the box frame due to lack of drainage holes and a 12 inch section on the bottom of the frame has completely rusted off. One of the vertical welds going up the side of the frame has also rusted through in this spot. This vehicle is only driven on paved roads in urban minnesota.

Filed Oct 7, 2016 · Body, Suspension · 122,700 miles · MA

On october 5, 2016, I took my truck over to my mechanic to have my brake lines bled as I replaced the right front caliper. When they took the right front tire off, they had shown me that the lower left control arm mount was going to fail. There was no failure as of yet and the vehicle was stationary when the problem was found. It was severely rusted out and cracked, as well as the frame and area around it was severely rusted and holes were visible. So I drove it home and took it over to a welder that has done repairs on the truck before and he said that it was too close to the suspension components and he wasn't going to fix it. So, as of now, I am looking for someone who specializes in automotive welding, but there not too many people here in my area who specialize in this kind of work. Inspection is coming up and I doubt it passes. Mechanically, I have has few problems with this truck and would much rather fix it than get rid of it. Pictures I am posting show the severity of the damage.