2004 GMC Canyon: won't start

Filed Dec 7, 2018 · Electrical · 68,762 miles · SC

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 waiting for about 5 minutes and tried starting it again, while getting dirty looks from other people waiting to gas up. Of, course it didn't start because I hadn't waited the requisite 10 minutes. Finally, I got out and pushed the truck away from the pumps by myself (I am 72 years old) and then waited 10 minutes and finally re-started my vehicle. I have experienced this aggravation of my vehicle not starting many, many times during the 14 years that I have owned this vehicle. I will never buy another gmc product! Gmc should be required to issue a recall and fix this problem once and for all.

Filed Oct 7, 2010 · Electrical · 96,000 miles · TX

2004 gmc canyon, 113,000 miles. About a year ago started having starting problems. Changed fuel pump, out of my pocket, truck out of warranty. $400 later truck still had starting problems. Noticed when it won't start passlock light is on. Have to wait 10 minutes or so then it'll start. Happening more frequent now. Dealer wants $90 to diagnose plus cost of parts & labor. I've noticed quite a few other canyon owners having same problem. How many vehicles will this have to effect before recall is done? This problem has been going on with my truck since 2008. I have just dealt with it since I don't have the money to dump into the dealers hands while they play the process of elimination game.

Filed Sep 3, 2010 · Electrical · 50,600 miles · IL

I have a 2004 gmc canyon, purchased new in feb. 2004. It is equipped with the gm passkey ii system. This is intended to act as a theft deterrent by shutting down the flow of gas to the fuel injectors if someone attempts to start the vehicle with a key which does not properly register electronically with a starting module in the vehicle. The customers key has an embedded chip which sends an electronic signal to the starting module. If the signal received is misread the vehicle will not start. The problem is that after about 5-7 years the system starts to fail and does not properly read this electronic signal, thereby shutting down the flow of fuel to the fuel injectors. As a result, the consumer, using an original key, cannot start the vehicle without first resorting to a ten minute procedure to insert the key in the ignition, turn it to the accessory position and waiting until the module re-registers the key. Instead of acting as a theft deterrent, it acts as a consumer deterrent! An internet search, using the phrase "gm passkey ii problems" will turn up hundreds of disgruntled consumer complaints. This is an inherent design flaw in all gm vehicles produced since approximately 2000. Consumers report going to their gm dealerships and being charged $450-700 to replace either the starting module or the ignition switch, only to have the problem re-occur moths later. A private auto mechanic will refuse to work on the problem to by-pass the passkey ii system for fear of lawsuits by insurance companies if the vehicle is subsequently stolen. I spoke with a gm representative today after filing an internet complaint with gm. I was told gm would not do anything unless I first took my vehicle to a gm dealer for a diagnostic check (at my expense) since the vehicles warranty has expired. In light of the nationwide magnitude of this problem, and the impotency of the consumer (other than boycotting gm products in the future), I feel a nationwide recall of all gm vehicle.

Filed Aug 31, 2010 · Fuel system · 50,600 miles · IL

I have a 2004 gmc canyon, purchased new in feb. 2004. It is equipped with the gm passkey ii system. This is intended to act as a theft deterrent by shutting down the flow of gas to the fuel injectors if someone attempts to start the vehicle with a key which does not properly register electronically with a starting module in the vehicle. The customers key has an embedded chip which sends an electronic signal to the starting module. If the signal received is misread the vehicle will not start. The problem is that after about 5-7 years the system starts to fail and does not properly read this electronic signal, thereby shutting down the flow of fuel to the fuel injectors. As a result, the consumer, using an original key, cannot start the vehicle without first resorting to a ten minute procedure to insert the key in the ignition, turn it to the accessory position and waiting until the module re-registers the key. Instead of acting as a theft deterrent, it acts as a consumer deterrent! An internet search, using the phrase "gm passkey ii problems" will turn up hundreds of disgruntled consumer complaints. This is an inherent design flaw in all gm vehicles produced since approximately 2000. Consumers report going to their gm dealerships and being charged $450-700 to replace either the starting module or the ignition switch, only to have the problem re-occur moths later. A private auto mechanic will refuse to work on the problem to by-pass the passkey ii system for fear of lawsuits by insurance companies if the vehicle is subsequently stolen. I spoke with a gm representative. I was told gm would not do anything unless I first took my vehicle to a gm dealer for a diagnostic check (at my expense) since the vehicles warranty has expired. In light of the nationwide magnitude of this problem, and the impotency of the consumer (other than boycotting gm products in the future), I feel a nationwide of all gm vehicles with passkey ii is waranted.

Filed Jul 27, 2008 · Engine · 12,800 miles · OR

Engine will not start at variable times, had engine scope it show some kind of electrical problem, but could not pinpoint where. Turn on key and every thing is dead, had battery check it is ok. Purchased new 2004 canyon and have only 13,000 miles on it, a darn bumper. Need help.