2004 GMC Canyon Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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IIHS Crash Test
Poor
Source   IIHS.org
MPG (up to)
17 -21 City / 22 -27 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
175 -220
Seats
3 -6
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Leah C
It's messy, I have kids. It overheats when it's very hot.
To be honest the gas mileage could be better. I love how it rides! The AC works great! Ours has a lift so it looks great!
accountCircle marthana j
Good quality, made to last
Very good truck have over 200,000 miles o n it and it's running like a top. No major problems. Still getting comment on it about how good it looks.
accountCircle Ember P
I will be there at the same time as the one you sent me a message on your phone.
I do not know if you have any more pics of the inside of the house and the jumper cables and I will be there at the same time as the one I have is the one that is not the case and I will be there at the same time as the one I have is the one I was looking for a man to be able to make it to the meeting tonight but I will be there at the.
accountCircle Mike M
It is roomy and VERY reliable. Runs very well, very comfortable and can go just about anywhere I need it to.
I love the size of it. It is a mid size pickup which are few and far between. My only complaint is that I cannot replace it with the same since they now are much larger.
accountCircle Dennis L
Color and the wheels on it.
Not real good on fuel mileage. It has a problem with the air conditioning. The performance is good. It is fairly comfortable. Good looking midsize truck. My self I love the truck. I have owned the truck for a year without any major problems and all-around good truck.
accountCircle Jack R
The 2004 GMC Canyon is Reliable
The 2004 GMC Canyon is a reliably built, dependable truck. Aside from routine maintenance, the issues I've had with this truck have been few and far between. The truck gets good mileage per gallon for its size and it is a comfortable ride. It performs well under many conditions and can be considered a good car for getting work done.
accountCircle Neil D
Perfect size for a pickup truck in the city not too big and not too small
Bumpy ride,lots of useful features, No garage door opener, rear tailgate ,doesn't lock with remote on star feature great
accountCircle Mindi B
It is big enough to seat a small family comfortably.
I like the size of it. It fits me, my husband, and 2 kids comfortably, with room to haul small loads if needed. I dislike the amount of gas it uses.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Linda D
Drives like a car even though it's a truck has a short bed so easy to park
To small but good for hauling to old no room for others to ride with you except children not very comfortable for long drives like out of town Not good on gas

GMC Canyon Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Fleet Z71
175-220 HP 21-22 MPG 3 Seats
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SL Z71
175-220 HP 21-22 MPG 3 Seats
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Fleet Z85
175-220 HP 21-22 MPG 5 Seats
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SL Z85
175-220 HP 21-21 MPG 5 Seats
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SLE Z85
175-220 HP 21-21 MPG 5 Seats
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1SB SLE Z85
175-220 HP 20-20 MPG 6 Seats
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1SC SLE Z85
175-220 HP 20-20 MPG 6 Seats
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SLE Z71
175-220 HP 21-21 MPG 5 Seats
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1SE SLE Z71
220 HP 20-20 MPG 6 Seats
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1SF SLE Z71
220 HP 20-20 MPG 6 Seats
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2004 GMC Canyon Owner Reviews

4.30
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5 stars 40%
4 stars 50%
3 stars 10%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Mindi B on December 2, 2020
It is big enough to seat a small family comfortably.
I like the size of it. It fits me, my husband, and 2 kids comfortably, with room to haul small loads if needed. I dislike the amount of gas it uses.
accountCircle Mike M on June 27, 2020
It is roomy and VERY reliable. Runs very well, very comfortable and can go just about anywhere I need it to.
I love the size of it. It is a mid size pickup which are few and far between. My only complaint is that I cannot replace it with the same since they now are much larger.
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Ranks #4 Compact Pickup Trucks by Owners

The 2004 GMC Canyon has an average owner rating of 4.30 out of 5 which ranks it #4 of 10 other Compact Pickup Trucks.

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2004 Mazda B-Series Truck
4.6
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2004 Toyota Tacoma
4.53
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2004 Nissan Frontier
4.42
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2004 GMC Canyon
4.3

Ranks #2 Compact Pickup Trucks by Fuel Economy

The 2004 GMC Canyon has a combined MPG of 27 which ranks it #2 of 11 other Compact Pickup Trucks.

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2004 Subaru Baja
28 MPG
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2004 Nissan Frontier
27 MPG
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2004 GMC Canyon
24 MPG

Is The 2004 GMC Canyon A Good Car?

I feel it is a very good vehicle. It performs well and has had few mechanical problems. I got the vehicle with 51,000 miles on it and have driven it 48,000 miles. It has had regular oil change,... Read More
Deb M.

How Reliable Is The 2004 GMC Canyon?

There is rust on the undercarriage which is about the only issue. I had one starting problem when the temp outside was -30 degrees Fahrenheit.
Katie D.

Is The 2004 GMC Canyon A Good Value?

I bought the vehicle 3 years ago for $10,500 used from a local dealer. I feel I got a very good deal for it beings it was at that time 12 years old.
Joe R.

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GMC Canyon Problems

Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test
(Not Rated)
*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

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Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety