2004 GMC Canyon Review
Price Estimate: $1,538 - $2,402





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Versatile size, strong engine lineup, available side curtain airbags and locking differential, standard ABS.
Cons
- Still not as big as a Dakota, no V8 option, can't tow as much as the competition.
What’s new
The Canyon is an all-new compact pickup from GMC.
Edmunds says
It has the size, the features and the looks necessary to become the dominant truck in the compact class -- just don't mistake it for a midsize.
For sale near Columbus, OH
13 listings
- 134,190 miles
- 1 accident, 6 owners, personal use only
- 6'1” bed, 3.5l, 5cyl
- Voss Honda (71 mi away)
- Upgraded Engine
- 6ft Bed
- Standard Cab
- 3500lb Towing Capaci...
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Located in Tipp City, OH
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
Listing Information:
VIN: 1GTDS146548132291
Stock: H25983
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 05-28-2025- 125,803 miles
- Frame damage reported, 2 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
- 6'1” bed, 2.8l, 4cyl
- American Dream Motors (257 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- 6ft Bed
- Standard Cab
- 3500lb Towing Capaci...
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Located in Winchester, VA
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Issue reported
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: Yes
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
19 Combined MPG (17 City/22 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1GTDT148348188647
Stock: 188647
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-16-2024
Vehicle overview
This all-new version will sport a larger overall size and a new range of four- and five-cylinder engines derived from the 4.2-liter inline six-cylinder currently sold in the TrailBlazer SUV. Expect standard, extended and crew-cab body styles and an interior that draws heavily from the GM corporate parts bin.
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GMC Canyon Reviews
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Still satisfied after 2.5 yrs.
4.5 out of 5 starsDon in PA, 01/28/2007
2004 GMC Canyon 4dr Extended Cab Z71 SLE Rwd SB (2.8L 4cyl 5M)
I remain very satisfied with my GMC. I especially like the distinctive styling that sets it apart from all other trucks currently offered. I receive compliments on a regular basis. Most people assume it is 4-wheel drive with the off road stance. It's been 100% reliable throughout, with more than ample power for everyday driving. Driving with a full load in the bed is effortless. Driving … on a rough country road is very smooth and controlled. I like this truck, and would buy another.
Canyon performance
4.75 out of 5 starsRon, 04/02/2005
2004 GMC Canyon 4dr Crew Cab Z71 SLE Base 4WD SB (3.5L 5cyl 4A)
I am very satisfied with the overall performance. it was not designed to be a rocket. I have no complaints with the power, and I can pull a loaded utility trailer with firewood weighing about 300 lbs. with no problems. The interior could use a bit of dazzle, as it is quite plain. Rear disc brakes would be better. The exteior is as classy as any small truck on the market. I have had … many compliments on the design.
Canyon Extended Cab Z71 W/3.5l 5Cyl
4.5 out of 5 starsAC, 01/10/2005
2004 GMC Canyon 4dr Extended Cab Z71 SLE 4WD SB (2.8L 4cyl 5M)
I have had my Canyon for several months now. Overall I'd give it a 9. Size is just right. Comfort is excellent (Front buckets). It is great for tooling around the city, and country roads alike. Suspension is very good. 4wd also very good. Bottom end grunt is lacking, but it's nowhere near underpowered (5cyl). Interior simple and clean, even if the plastic isn't as good as materials used … in other vehicles. No mechanical problems at all. Payload rating is adequate. I agree it could be higher, but anything heavier would be pushing you around pretty good given the Canyon's relatively lower weight. It's a very good truck when you think reasonably.
GMC Canyon is a nice truck
5 out of 5 starsGreg, 02/27/2005
2004 GMC Canyon 4dr Crew Cab Z71 SLE 4WD SB (3.5L 5cyl 4A)
At first, the GMC Canyon's interior was hard to adapt to; the plastic materials left much to be desired. After a while, however, I adapted and began to appreciate the plastics. They are actually quite rugged. My truck has the I5, XM, 6CD, Auto-dimming/compass mirror, and power heated leather seats. All are very enjoyable. The seats are comfortable for the longest of trips, and the … vehicle handles very well and has a TON of power for only having five cylinders. It is very much more powerful than its S-series predecessors, and I can confirm first hand that the truck can pull WAY more than it is rated -- the truck can pull over 7,500 pounds practically effortlessly. Trust me.
2004 Canyon Highlights
Crew Cab
Z85 SLE Base
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $20,610 |
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Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 20 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $184/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
rear wheel drive | |
Max Towing Capacity | 4,000 lbs. |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintMarginal
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