2004 GMC Sierra 2500 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 143 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2004 GMC Sierra 2500, 1% of the 143 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 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.
“My wife was driving her truck to dialysis appt at 6:00 am when she heard a noise and her left outside mirror exploded spraying the left door glass and side of the truck with glass and a gel.”
NHTSA complaint #10168931, filed 2006-09, 40,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Gmc SIERRA 2500. The contact noticed that while applying pressure to the brakes the steering would become difficult to move. When attaching the wiring harness to the trailer the tail lights would not illuminate. The dealer informed the contact that there were no related recalls. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current mileage was 73,000 and the failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #10384735, filed 2011-02Related service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10161011May 13, 2019This Preliminary Information communicates to technicians that the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL's) or the auto headlamps will not shut off when using the daytime running lamp…
- 10137526Apr 27, 2018This Preliminary Information communicates to techniciansthat the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL's) or the auto headlamps will not shut off when using the daytime running lamp…
- 10129093Jan 24, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on, engine misfire…
- 10116890Feb 12, 2016This informational bulletin provides an out line on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage and what should be considered warranty replacement and not
- 10116874Feb 8, 2016This informational bulletin provides information on exterior lamp condinsation and replacement guidelines
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 7% |
| 2024 | 3 | 3% |
| 2022 | 2 | 4% |
| 2021 | 9 | 17% |
| 2020 | 2 | 3% |
| 2019 | 2 | 6% |
| 2018 | 4 | 11% |
| 2017 | 1 | 3% |
| 2016 | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 | 26 | 29% |
| 2014 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2004 GMC Sierra 2500
56 complaintsElectrical system
48 complaintsEngine
9 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 GMC Sierra 2500
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.
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