Car diagnostics for a 2004 GMC Canyon
Car diagnostics for the 2004 GMC Canyon: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 11.5 to 13.5 L/100 km
- Body
- Standard Pickup Trucks

A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2004 GMC Canyon for car diagnostics
- Body: standard pickup trucks (EPA size class).
2004 GMC Canyon: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 | Powertrain 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.8 L | 2.8 L | 3.5 L | 2.8 L | 2.8 L | 3.5 L | 3.5 L | 3.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| MPG city (US) | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 24 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,275 | US$3,550 | US$3,550 | US$3,700 | US$3,700 | US$3,700 | US$3,700 | US$3,825 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,566 | $3,844 | $3,844 | $4,062 | $4,062 | $4,062 | $4,062 | $4,186 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2004 GMC Canyon
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 80 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure (16), electrical system (14) and suspension (13). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10V575000 | 2010-11-18 | child seat | GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2011, CHEVROLET COLORADO, GMC CANYON, MODEL YEAR 2006, ISUZU I-280/I-350, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2008, I-290/I-370, REGULAR CAB VEHICLES AND EXTENDED CAB VEHICLES WITHOUT A REAR SEAT AND EQUIPPED WITH A FRONT 60/40 SPLIT BENCH SEAT. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE... |
| 09V310000 | 2009-07-29 | exterior lighting:brake lights:switch | GM IS RECALLING 185,903 MODEL YEAR 2004-2009 COLORADO, GMC MODEL YEAR 2009-2004 CANYON, MODEL YEAR 2006 I-280, I-350, MODEL YEAR 2007-2008 I-290, AND I-370, PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALABAMA, ARIZONA, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, HAWAII, LOUISIANA, MISSISSIPPI, NEVADA, NEW... |
| 06V139000 | 2006-04-27 | exterior lighting:brake lights:switch | CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS MAY EXPERIENCE THE PERMANENT LOSS OF BRAKE LAMP FUNCTION OR BRAKE LAMPS THAT ARE ILLUMINATED AT ALL TIMES. THE CENTER HIGH-MOUNTED STOP LAMP (CHMSL) IS AFFECTED IN BOTH INSTANCES. ALSO, IF EQUIPPED, THE CRUISE CONTROL WILL BECOME INOPERATIVE. ANY TRAILER BRAKE LAMPS WHICH ARE CONNECTED TO THE... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the Canyon
The 2004 GMC Canyon and a diagnostic check: CarmaCars arranges a trusted shop, and never does the work itself. A steady check engine light needs a check soon; a flashing one means pull over safely and get help.
Your Canyon and the shop
Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. The 2.8L 4-cylinder does the work, through a 5-speed manual.
From request to repair
The shop quotes the job; you approve it before any work. We tell you plainly if we do not know a shop for the job. We can deliver a rental to you while your car is at the shop.
A car meanwhile
The rental is priced like any other on our site. We deliver the rental to you and collect it when your car is ready. We deliver across the Toronto area, or you collect the car from our location for free.
Before the shop starts
Ask how the shop will contact you if it finds something unexpected. Ask whether the estimate includes tax and shop supplies. Ask the shop to call you before doing anything not on the estimate.
Between shop visits
Keep an emergency kit in the trunk in winter. If the car pulls to one side, ask the shop to check the alignment and the tires. Replace wiper blades when they streak; it matters in rain and snow.
Still deciding?
A short request starts it: the car, the problem, and when suits you.
Request car diagnostics
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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