2004 GMC Canyon suspension problems

Filed Feb 26, 2023 · Suspension · MI

Frame front passenger cracked while driving. Was able to avoid near accident with another vehicle.

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 Mar 13, 2020 · Suspension · 106,500 miles · NJ

The chassis has become severely rusted on left side where front of leaf spring is bolted to it. It is about to break off and it has been denoted as "unsafe to drive" by the local gmc dealership. Truck has been well-maintained and is in good condition otherwise. It has been garage-kept for the last 10 years. I bought it new 9/2004. The dealership just discovered problem today when I was having other routine work done.

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 Jun 8, 2018 · Suspension · CT

Frame is rusting and collapsing in area between cab and bed on both sides I had atoyotatacoma with this condition and manufacturer bought it back . My vehicle was never in a collision. 95000 miles

Filed Sep 27, 2017 · Suspension · 53,600 miles · OH

The frame has totally rusted and is breaking apart while the rest of the truck is in very good condition. See photos. This was noticed on 09-18-17. I bought this truck new in 2004 and as you can tell by the mileage it has been driven very little. Please contact me with any questions.

Filed Jul 12, 2017 · Suspension · 172,000 miles · IN

Frame rotted out where leaf spring connects to frame

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.

Filed Nov 1, 2005 · Suspension, Tires · AR

Shimmy, vibration, even small potholes jar the steering to either side.

Filed Jul 20, 2005 · Suspension · 10,000 miles · PA

My 2004 gmc canyon was found to have both front tires completly worn out along the inside edge at 10000 miles, gmc has several sevice bulletins about this problem but say they don't know what caused the tire wear and will not cover it under the warrenty