2004 GMC Sierra 2500 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 6%of 143 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 112,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the fuel system of the 2004 GMC Sierra 2500, 6% of the 143 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 112,000 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.
“In the past three months the fuel lines needed replacement as they had rusted so badly that a leak formed. Yesterday while pulling my 10,000 pound boat, my brakes suddenly failed because of a leak in the line between the ABS box and the right front wheel. The catastrophic failure nearly caused me to lose control of my vehicle and boat. I was able to downshift and use by emergency brake to bring the rig to a stop.”
NHTSA complaint #10850103, filed 2016-03, 107,900 miles“Diesel fuel leaks from injectors into engine oil pan and contaminates engine oil them leaks oil from breather & rear main oil seal and GM knows there is a problem but wont do any thing for this problem said its out warranty on time not miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10511935, filed 2013-05, 118,000 miles“2002 chevrolet duramax 3/4 ton pick-up fuel system problems**cc the consumer stated the vehicle was hard to start, and had low power. The dealer replaced the fuel injection pump, the truck ran better, but it still was not right. The water pump was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10178528, filed 2006-12Related service bulletins
- 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…
- 10209734Mar 22, 2022This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10172887Feb 11, 2020This SKU is a Diesel Fuel Filter Housing. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the fuel filter threads. The threads may be misformed such…
- 10172886Feb 11, 2020This SKU is a Diesel Fuel Filter Housing. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the fuel filter threads. The threads may be misformed such…
- 10171878Jan 2, 2020This informational 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…
- 10129057Jan 9, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an oil leak shortly after a cold start when extremely low ambient…
- 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…
- 10114443Feb 27, 2016This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an inaccurate fuel gauge. Technician should drive the vehicle to…
- 10114954Dec 9, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp. Technician may find…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 7% |
| 2025 | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 | 9 | 8% |
| 2022 | 4 | 9% |
| 2021 | 2 | 4% |
| 2020 | 2 | 3% |
| 2019 | 6 | 19% |
| 2018 | 6 | 17% |
| 2017 | 3 | 8% |
| 2016 | 12 | 20% |
| 2015 | 12 | 13% |
| 2014 | 3 | 10% |
| 2013 | 9 | 20% |
| 2012 | 5 | 16% |
| 2011 | 3 | 5% |
| 2009 | 2 | 6% |
| 2008 | 4 | 6% |
| 2007 | 3 | 4% |
| 2006 | 2 | 3% |
| 2005 | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 | 8 | 6% |
| 2003 | 15 | 9% |
| 2002 | 12 | 9% |
| 2001 | 12 | 9% |
| 2000 | 2 | 4% |
| 1999 | 2 | 6% |
| 1998 | 2 | 13% |
| 1997 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2004 GMC Sierra 2500
56 complaintsElectrical system
48 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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