Towing for a 2004 GMC Canyon
Towing 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 towing
- 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.
Towing: how we help
Towing for the 2004 GMC Canyon: the work is done by a shop we trust, never by CarmaCars. Once you are safe, send a request with where the car is and where it should go.
Your Canyon and the shop
Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the Canyon. Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. The engine is the 2.8L 4-cylinder, with rear-wheel drive and a 5-speed manual.
What CarmaCars does here
The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us. We follow up until the shop has the car booked in. Send the car's details and what it needs; we take it from there.
A car meanwhile
A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. Add a rental to the same request as the repair. Delivery and pickup are both options across the Toronto area.
Car care, briefly
Have the cabin air filter changed on the maker's schedule. Use the grade of fuel your owner's manual calls for. Do not ignore a warning light; an early check often costs less than a late repair.
A short checklist
Ask whether the parts are new, rebuilt or used. Ask how long the job should take, so you know how long to rent for. Ask the shop to explain the repair in plain words before you agree.
Ready to ask?
Need the work and a rental? One request covers both.
Request towing
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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