2004 GMC Sierra 1500 Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 212 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the equipment of the 2004 GMC Sierra 1500, 2% of the 212 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“In my 2004 Gmc sierra the wiring harness for the A/C down near the passenger floorboard smokes and I smell burning plastic and my A/C doesn't work and I talked to a few other Gmc and chevy owners and they have the same problem. So if alot of people are having the same problem I think its something to look into...”
NHTSA complaint #10383486, filed 2011-02, 60,000 miles“Since the purchase of my vehicle, there have been multiple issues with the vehicle 7-8 issues, one selling point was the onsatr cellular service, never worked, etc. Etc. Etc. …”
NHTSA complaint #10186911, filed 2007-04, 12,000 miles“Own a 2004 Gmc sierra bought brand new had numerous problems steering gear box went out completely dealer r/r part as a recall / steering problem knocking in wheel took to dealer four times installed grease pack in intermediate shaft last a couple of months problem recurs dealer states recall on shaft but wont r/r part hav problem with d/s door speaker blown twice dealer r/r part n/c d/s seatbelt squeaks r/r part dealer n/c now I have a another serious problem with the engine goes into rest mode while driving at 50 MPH u drive up a hill and will only go two to five MPH this is very dangerous…”
NHTSA complaint #10226577, filed 2008-05, 30 milesRelated recalls
- 04V562000Nov 26, 2004On certain vans equipped with sure-lok wheelchair securement systems, the sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly is out of alignment.Covers: GMC Sierra 1500 2001–2004, Ford E-350 1997–2000, 2004, E-150 1997–2000, 2004 +8 more
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Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1% |
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 1 | 0% |
| 2023 | 1 | 0% |
| 2020 | 2 | 0% |
| 2018 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 0% |
| 2014 | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 0% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2004 GMC Sierra 1500
81 complaintsBrakes
67 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 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology