2004 GMC Sierra 2500 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 6%of 143 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the engine of the 2004 GMC Sierra 2500, 6% of the 143 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles.
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.
“While driving over 50mph on the highway I get a violent shaking in the engine and the steering wheel shakes bake and forth. The engine sound very loud while its doing this. It only occurs when I am at highway speeds.”
NHTSA complaint #11157104, filed 2018-12, 49,000 miles“I bought this truck from dealer with 40151 miles. I have this truck from 2007 to present time with the mileage at 51,000 miles. The truck has been used for personal use only. I feel that there should be a investigation into this problem because this will effect millions of GM trucks. This problem will cost over $1000. To fix because of possible fire,engine failure, emissions problems, other very costly problems that will relate to the bolts breaking off from defect on the exhaust manifold. This can cause very serious problems. (this is as serious as the toyota car problems or worse). …”
NHTSA complaint #10465475, filed 2012-07, 46,500 miles“My vehicle had brake lines replace two times with less than 65,000 miles because breaks stop working. Fuel line replaced under 55,000 miles because it made check engine light come on speedometer erratic,oil pressure gauge high and low,fuel gauge erratic under 65,000 miles. Loud noise from engine service technician reported the exhaust manifold bolts has broken to call a white smoke from the motor. Everything happened with consider to be low mileage in talking to GM they don't care because enough report has not been made.”
NHTSA complaint #10953952, filed 2017-02, 45,000 miles“I bought (2) SIERRA 2500 hd trucks that have serious hub assembly problems with one replacement in 2011, lighting system work when it want to and has drain five batteries from aaa and advance auto in the past seven years, ABS/engine light stays on since 2007 and after 10 years is gasket problems with GM products. I have talk to GM executive office that fix the hub assembly and tailgate recalls problem in 2011 but unwilling to deal with it now after talking to GM dan. …”
NHTSA complaint #10652666, filed 2014-11“The contact owns a 2004 Gmc SIERRA 2500 hd. The contact stated that while driving various speeds he would hear a loud noise coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where the contact was advised that the manifold bolts were fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact also noticed that the instrument cluster failed and he was unable to determine what speed he was traveling, how much fuel was in the vehicle, etc. …”
NHTSA complaint #10487473, filed 2012-12, 50,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11012907Dec 18, 2024This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
- 11010544Oct 7, 2024This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 10242298Aug 10, 2023This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
- 10211658May 2, 2022This service bulletin provides policy information on warranty administration guidelines for multiple repairs with independent causes (GM Canada Dealers Only).
- 10156912Mar 6, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction…
- 10113418Feb 13, 2017This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on or engine misfire, rough idle, extended…
- 10111737Dec 23, 2016This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on, engine misfire…
- 10114831Nov 15, 2016This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block that have a possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the…
- 10082869Aug 29, 2016This informational bulletin provides additional information on how to install pistons and suggest what tools to use.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8% |
| 2025 | 4 | 14% |
| 2024 | 12 | 11% |
| 2023 | 3 | 9% |
| 2022 | 4 | 9% |
| 2021 | 8 | 15% |
| 2020 | 10 | 13% |
| 2019 | 6 | 19% |
| 2018 | 8 | 23% |
| 2017 | 6 | 16% |
| 2016 | 9 | 15% |
| 2015 | 7 | 8% |
| 2014 | 3 | 10% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 3 | 10% |
| 2011 | 5 | 8% |
| 2010 | 1 | 10% |
| 2009 | 2 | 6% |
| 2008 | 4 | 6% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 5 | 4% |
| 2004 | 9 | 6% |
| 2003 | 6 | 4% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 8 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2004 GMC Sierra 2500
56 complaintsElectrical system
48 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 GMC Sierra 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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