2004 GMC Sierra 1500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 67about this part
- Share
- 32%of 212 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,410miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 67 complaints about the brakes of the 2004 GMC Sierra 1500, 32% of the 212 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,410 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was parking our 2004 Gmc sierra pick up truck when my foot went right to the floor. After getting out of the truck, I noticed all the brake fluid draining out of the brake line on to the ground. When our mechanic looked at it, he said all the brake lines were rusted out and that the whole undercarriage of the truck was entirely rusted out. What a disgrace.”
NHTSA complaint #10536393, filed 2013-08, 43,000 miles“Brakes failed without warning and vehicle would not stop. Pulling into car wash and when brakes were applied the pedal went to the floor and the truck went out the other side of the car wash. Could have been very dangerous as I pull an equipment trailer with 7000 pounds on it and it would have been impossible to stop. I will never own a GM product again. This is unacceptable.”
NHTSA complaint #10595995, filed 2014-06, 214,000 miles“Driving into the village, had to stop for someone making a left turn, and the brake pedal went to the floor. Complete braking failure. No accident, I was able to pull off to the right, but real scary, my son was with me. Got the truck home and now all the brake fluid ran down the drive way. Looks like GM went cheap again, the brake lines are horribly rusted and the fluid is leaking from an area just under the drivers seat.”
NHTSA complaint #10633054, filed 2014-09, 42,397 miles“While driving in the city my brake pedal went all the way to the floor and I had minimal braking power. I was able to stop the vehicle safely but the brakes lines are completely gone. They are all rusted and have several holes in them and must be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10621729, filed 2014-08, 85,600 miles“The parking brake cable broke when putting our 2004 1500 Gmc sierra into park. The vehicle can no longer be parked at an angle or it will roll. A part has been ordered but the vehicle has not been repaired yet. Gmc was contacted but we were told that a recall for a similar situation only effects vehicles made in 1999-2002.”
NHTSA complaint #10278479, filed 2009-07, 64,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10226382Oct 18, 2022This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10162149Jun 24, 2019This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10078876May 11, 2016This preliminary information communication advises the technician that the hydro-boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10246647Sep 1, 2014Pre-Formed and Pre-Flared Hydraulic Brake Pipe Kits Now Available for Service
- 10112560Nov 9, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about brake rotors on new vehicles and replacement parts from General Motors Service Parts…
- 10112544Nov 6, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a power steering pump whine noise. Technician will need to flush…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 3% |
| 2025 | 7 | 6% |
| 2024 | 11 | 3% |
| 2023 | 17 | 3% |
| 2022 | 30 | 5% |
| 2021 | 25 | 4% |
| 2020 | 55 | 11% |
| 2019 | 114 | 17% |
| 2018 | 44 | 14% |
| 2017 | 108 | 30% |
| 2016 | 106 | 31% |
| 2015 | 229 | 32% |
| 2014 | 144 | 19% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 5 | 5% |
| 2011 | 6 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 6 | 3% |
| 2008 | 10 | 3% |
| 2007 | 25 | 10% |
| 2006 | 67 | 46% |
| 2005 | 50 | 28% |
| 2004 | 67 | 32% |
| 2003 | 105 | 58% |
| 2002 | 127 | 77% |
| 2001 | 108 | 77% |
| 2000 | 131 | 72% |
| 1999 | 103 | 65% |
| 1998 | 18 | 31% |
| 1997 | 18 | 22% |
| 1996 | 2 | 40% |
Other parts of the 2004 GMC Sierra 1500
81 complaintsSteering
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsTires
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 GMC Sierra 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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