CarRecallWatchThe 2004 GMC Sierra has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 188 complaints with NHTSA, including 11 crashes, 5 fires, 14 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (44 reports).
2004 GMC Sierra recalls
Most common 2004 GMC Sierra problems
Problem areas named in the 188 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 44 |
| Electrical System | 40 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 31 |
| Power Train | 19 |
| Steering | 14 |
| Structure | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 |
| Visibility | 8 |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 |
| Air Bags | 5 |
What owners report
I HAVE A 2004 GMC SIERRA AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY AIRBAG LIGHT AND ABS LIGHT CAME ON TOOK IT IN TO HAVE IT LOOKED AND THE AIRBAGS ARE NOT COMMUNICATING WITH THE SENSOR AND THEY WOULD HAVE TO GO MORE IN DEPTH ON THE ABS BUT TO GO MORE IN DEPTH THEY CHARGE $80.00 AN HOUR JUST TO BE ABLE TO FIGURE IT OUT. I HAVE SEEN SIMILAR RESPONSES ON THE AIRBAG LIGHT FOR THIS VEHICLE PLEASE HELP.
RUSTED OUT/ CORRODED BRAKE LINES BURST WHILE STOPPING FOR A DEER RUNNING OUT ON THE ROAD. WAS WARNED OF THIS PROBLEM UPON PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE IN 2010 AND PERSONALLY COATED ALL BRAKE LINES B4 WINTER EVERY YEAR...NEVER SAW WORSE LINES! I OWN CLASSIC CARS THAT ARE TWICE AS OLD WITH SHINEY ORIGINAL BRAKE LINES. THE FUEL LINES ALSO ROTTED OUT SPILLING FUEL OVER THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK AND ON THE GROUND WHILE FILLING UP. ALL FUEL LINES AND FUEL PUMP CONNECTIONS WERE SEVERELY ROTTED. WORST I HAVE SEEN. DASH CONSISTENTLY CHANGES LANGUAGES RENDERING ODOMETER NON FUNCTIONAL. SPEEDOMETER IS INACCURATE SOME TIMES NOT EVEN WORKING ESPECIALLY ON COLD DAYS. HMMMM ROTTED BRAKES+NO SPE
RUSTED BRAKE LINE
DROVE FROM MY HOME TO COWORKERS (20MINS) LEFT TRUCK IN COWORKERS DRIVEWAY ,AND WENT TO WORK. ONE HOUR LATER COWORKER REC'D CALL FROM NEXT DOOR THAT MY TRUCK WAS ON FIRE.
GMC REPLACED ALL 8 FUEL INJECTORS UNDER WARRANTY AT 95,000 MILES. SAME PROBLEM AGAIN AT 135,000 AND WILL NOT COVER THEM. ESTIMATED $5,500 TO REPLACE BY CONSUMER WITH ONLY A 12 MONTH WARRANTY. CREATES POOR FUEL ECONOMY, EXCESSIVE SMOKE AT IDLE AND WILL NOT PASS SMOG IF NOT CORRECTED.
2004 GMC Sierra questions
Does the 2004 GMC Sierra have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2004 GMC Sierra: Engine And Engine Cooling; Parking Brake; Seat Belts:Rear/Other; Service Brakes, Hydraulic; Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 GMC Sierra?
Based on 188 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (44), Electrical System (40), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (31).
How do I check if a recall on my 2004 GMC Sierra has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.