CarComplaints.com Notes: While the 2004 GMC Canyon doesn't show any major complaint trends, it's mechanically-identical counterpart is the Chevy Colorado which has some engine problems.
4.0
definitely annoying
Typical Repair Cost:
$80
Average Mileage:
7,000 miles
Total Complaints:
1 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
redesign the fob so it doesn't break at the key ring hole (1 reports)
The key fobs on all Canyon's, Colorado's and Isuzu I-370's are seemingly purposely designed to break at the key ring hole. There appears to be planned obsolescence in order to charge for an expensive replacement and reprogramming of a replacement key fob. The current charge for just programming the key fob (which MUST be done at a dealership or locksmith runs about $50-$100. Even if you buy a relatively cheap replacement off E-Bay at about $10, you must still pay for reprogramming of the new key fob.
This, and the problems I've had with the theft deterrent system disabling me from starting my truck without a 10-15 minute wait, makes me mad enough to refuse to ever buy another new GM or Chevrolet vehicle.
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
The key fobs on all Canyon's, Colorado's and Isuzu I-370's are seemingly purposely designed to break at the key ring hole. There appears to be planned obsolescence in order to charge for an expensive replacement and reprogramming of a replacement key fob. The current charge for just programming the key fob (which MUST be done at a dealership or locksmith runs about $50-$100. Even if you buy a relatively cheap replacement off E-Bay at about $10, you must still pay for reprogramming of the new key fob.
This, and the problems I've had with the theft deterrent system disabling me from starting my truck without a 10-15 minute wait, makes me mad enough to refuse to ever buy another new GM or Chevrolet vehicle.
- Howard Z., St. Paul, MN, US