Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 08089-B | 11/01/2008 | 08089-C | 10027804 | General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09. *pe | 02/09/2009 |
| 3342 | 10017257 | Cruise control and/or sunvisor vanity light inoperative fuse open. *tt | 10/31/2005 | ||
| 3529 | 01/01/1900 | 10017250 | Unwanted hazard lights on , ipc inoperative., door locks inoperative. no start, battery dead. *tt | 10/28/2005 | |
| 3338 | 10017183 | Multiple electrical concerns instrument panel cluster indicators illuminate possible no start. *sc | 10/26/2005 | ||
| 3048 | 3048A | 10013506 | Dome light stays on or the door ajar message is illuminated. *tt | 04/20/2005 | |
| 040849013 | 04/01/2004 | 10012622 | Battery message displayed in drivers information center. *eh | 03/08/2005 | |
| 3174 | 01/01/2004 | 10010256 | Passenger heated seat and/or lumbar inoperative fuse 18 open. *tt | 11/08/2004 | |
| 3162 | 01/01/2004 | 10010047 | Additional diagnostics for abs dtc's. *tc | 11/03/2004 | |
| 3008 | 01/01/2004 | 10008788 | Various driveability, air conditioner, instrument panel cluster, engine control, transmission, evap concerns. *tt | 08/23/2004 | |
| 01802A | 01/01/2004 | 10007965 | App sensor 2 and/or tp sensor 2 signal circuit voltages drop. *tt | 07/19/2004 | |
| 01772A | 01/01/2004 | 10007969 | Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0351 - p0358 mislabeled dtcs. dtc displayed on tech 2 may not reflect actual ic circuit or coil/module or where problem is detected. *tt | 07/19/2004 | |
| 02065 | 01/01/2004 | 10007762 | Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0621 and/or p0622. battery charge indicator illuminated on instrument panel cluster (ipc). *tt | 07/09/2004 | |
| 02034 | 01/01/2004 | 02034A | 10007258 | Pcm (powertrain control module) pin fit causing various driveability, a/c, ipc (instrument panel cluster), engine control, trans, evap concerns. *tt | 06/07/2004 |
| 02021 | 01/01/2004 | 10006963 | Engine- diagnostic trouble code p0507. *mr | 05/20/2004 | |
| 01902 | 01/01/2004 | 10006806 | Battery message displayed and dic cold start. no codes set. *tt | 05/14/2004 | |
| 01830 | 01/01/2004 | 10006748 | Dome light on door ajar message. *mr | 05/11/2004 | |
| 01787 | 01/01/2004 | 10006710 | Battery light and or message on dic with or without p0621, p0622. *mr | 05/11/2004 | |
| 01868 | 01/01/2004 | 10006651 | Unwanted hazard lights on , ipc inoperative., door locks inoperative. no start, battery dead. *mr | 05/07/2004 | |
| 01859 | 01/01/2004 | 10006613 | Diagnosing abs c0035 c0040 c0221 c0220. *mr | 05/06/2004 | |
| 01878 | 01/01/2004 | 10006475 | Diagnostic trouble code p0315, oil life monitor reset and/or radio lock out after swapping body control module (bcm). *tt | 05/04/2004 | |
| 01529 | 01/01/2004 | 10005446 | Body control module (bcm) replacement, odometer programming. sit bulletin 1408724. *tt | 02/27/2004 | |
| 01576A | 01/01/2004 | 10005432 | Will not turn on any warning lights-body control module. *mn | 02/25/2004 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| 08-06-04-014 | 03/01/2008 | 10024784 | Mil/ses, dtc's p060e, p1516, p2135 and/or p2138 with reduced engine power (test and charge battery) - with 2.8l, 2.9l, 3.5l or 3.7l engine (vin's 6, 8, 9, e - rpo's l52, lk5, llv, llr). *nj | 05/20/2008 | |
| 709 | 09/01/2005 | 10018132 | Battery draw. gm. tech link. *tt | 12/15/2005 | |
| 01787A | 01/01/2004 | 01787B | 10007533 | Battery message displayed on dic after a cold start. no codes set. *tt | 06/30/2004 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | |||||
| 3201 | 10010592 | Positive battery cable protective cover missing or broken. *eh | 12/01/2004 | ||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||||
| 3924 | 09/27/2006 | 10020492 | Ses light due to a p060e dtc inspect app and tp circuits. *kb | 10/27/2006 | |
| 3615 | 10017275 | 20a stop fuse opens at times. *tt | 10/31/2005 | ||
| 3164 | 05/01/2009 | PIT-3164B | 10010099 | Fuse 42 opens when using the power window or sporadic door locks. *tc update 11/23/09. *pe | 11/04/2004 |
| 3113 | 01/01/2004 | 10010074 | No crank, no start ign fuse #23 in the ubec may be open. *sc | 11/03/2004 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| 3867 | 10019457 | Servicing the ignition switch and/or passlock sensor. *tt | 03/15/2006 | ||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| 08089-B | 11/01/2008 | 08089-C | 10027804 | General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09. *pe | 02/09/2009 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 01718 | 01/01/2004 | 01718A | 10007932 | Starter clicks - no crank condition. *tt | 07/16/2004 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY - SOLENOID | |||||
| 3090 | 01/01/2004 | 10010235 | Pressure control solenoid output function inoperative on tech 2. *sc | 11/05/2004 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 773 | 06/07/2004 | 10008402 | New vehicle and snowplow model application information. two new plug-in harness kits. western products service bulletin. *tt | 07/29/2004 | |
| 01858 | 01/01/2004 | 10006659 | No crank, no start, fuse 23 open. *mr | 05/07/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 11/01/2011 | 71220 | 1 | |
| My 2004 gmc canyon has, for the past year, quit starting due to anti theft passlock system installed on truck. i have on two separate occasions thus far been involved in an emergency situation that could have been further prevented but the anti theft passlock stopped me from starting the vehicle. this specifically is a widespread problem that gm is aware of and has made no recall to date on the issue. there are safety and emergency situations being caused by this defect. please research and assist any way possible. *tr | |||
| 11/01/2011 | 71220 | ||
| My 2004 gmc canyon has, for the past year, quit starting due to anti theft passlock system installed on truck. i have on two seperate occasions thus far been involved in an emergency situation that could have been further prevented but the anti theft passlock stopped me from starting the vehicle. this specifically is a widespread problem that gm is aware of and has made no recall to date on the issue. there are safety and emergancy situations being caused by this defect. please research and assist any way possible. | |||
| 09/03/2010 | 50600 | ||
| I have a 2004 gmc canyon, purchased new in feb. 2004. it is equipped with the gm passkey ii system. this is intended to act as a theft deterrent by shutting down the flow of gas to the fuel injectors if someone attempts to start the vehicle with a key which does not properly register electronically with a starting module in the vehicle. the customers key has an embedded chip which sends an electronic signal to the starting module. if the signal received is misread the vehicle will not start. the problem is that after about 5-7 years the system starts to fail and does not properly read this electronic signal, thereby shutting down the flow of fuel to the fuel injectors. as a result, the consumer, using an original key, cannot start the vehicle without first resorting to a ten minute procedure to insert the key in the ignition, turn it to the accessory position and waiting until the module re-registers the key. instead of acting as a theft deterrent, it acts as a consumer deterrent! an internet search, using the phrase gm passkey ii problems will turn up hundreds of disgruntled consumer complaints. this is an inherent design flaw in all gm vehicles produced since approximately 2000. consumers report going to their gm dealerships and being charged $450-700 to replace either the starting module or the ignition switch, only to have the problem re-occur moths later. a private auto mechanic will refuse to work on the problem to by-pass the passkey ii system for fear of lawsuits by insurance companies if the vehicle is subsequently stolen. i spoke with a gm representative today after filing an internet complaint with gm. i was told gm would not do anything unless i first took my vehicle to a gm dealer for a diagnostic check (at my expense) since the vehicles warranty has expired. in light of the nationwide magnitude of this problem, and the impotency of the consumer (other than boycotting gm products in the future), i feel a nationwide recall of all gm vehic | |||
| 02/01/2007 | 1 | ||
| Climate control fan only works in position 4. took vehicle to dealership. they said it was a resistor on circuit board. they swapped it out. less than six months later same thing. took it in and didn't have them replace it. they did however disconnect connector to motor, it was burnt and slightly melted. why are they not investigating this. i assume that the condensing camber doesn't drain properly, thus impinging on squirrel cage blower, thus higher starter amps required and that is how you overcurrent this connector and resistor. *tr | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 12/08/2005 | 41051 | 5 | 07/15/2004 |
| Rear turn signal lights, brake lamps and head lamps experience permanent loss. sometimes when the vehicle becomes wet the cruise control stops functioning, the power door locks stop working, the power windows stop working, and the power rear view mirrors stop working. also there is periodic non-functioning of the remote key entry. as of 11/10/2006 the rear tail lights have been replaced twice and one head lamp at owners expense. currently a third brake light requires replacement. on nov. 10, 2006 i took the truck in for repair an mentioned the recall on this particular problem. the dealership said that gm has not issued a recall and that the owner would have to pay for the repairs. i am aware of the nhtsa campaign number 06v-139 and gm's april 26, 2006 response to mr. daniel c. smith, associate administrator for enforcement, nhtsa. although the recall references only the brake lamps and possibility of cruise control failure, i believe the problem is further exasperated with the other afore mentioned electrical problems. consequences present themselves in the form of distractions to the driver when trying to drive and make adjustments to the following electrical componets when they fail to function: door mounted rear view mirrors, lowering of windows in order to pay for highway tolls, rear brake lights and turn signal lights fail, and reduced head lamp failures. *jb | |||