2004 GMC Sierra 2500 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 143 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 2004 GMC Sierra 2500, 4% of the 143 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,000 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.
“I was approaching an intersection in my 2004 Gmc sierra 4x4 2500hd pickup truck with a 2800 pound trailer when I pressed the brakes to stop. The brake pedal went to the floor and I was unable to stop. The trailer brakes were not enough to stop the vehicle and I continued into the intersection and was almost struck by two other vehicles. They just missed hitting my vehicle and causing serious injuries to myself and my passenger, as well as themselves. When I opened the hood there was brake fluid all over the drivers side of the engine compartment. …”
NHTSA complaint #10353376, filed 2010-09, 54,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Gmc SIERRA 2500. The seal around the top of the windshield was leaking water into the vehicle on the passengers side. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that it would cost $250 to inspect the leak. He did not have the dealer inspect or repair the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 54,000. Updated 3/7/11 updated 03/14/11”
NHTSA complaint #10378161, filed 2011-01, 54,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Gmc SIERRA 2500. The contact observed corrosion on the front and rear bumpers. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10743282, filed 2015-07, 60,000 miles“Excessive rust on frame of truck, oil lines and gas lines are constantly rusting out. The truck is a Gmc k-2500 h d extended cab, 2004 with 34,500 miles on it. Presently waiting for the cooling lines from the oil filter to the radiator which are leaking oil on the exhaust which could cause a fire, when draining oil to change it the oil [removing the plug] follows onto the hot exhaust pipe,another fire hazard. What can be done, can't afford another truck now.”
NHTSA complaint #10236716, filed 2008-08Related service bulletins
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- 10114448Apr 1, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 7% |
| 2024 | 6 | 6% |
| 2023 | 1 | 3% |
| 2022 | 4 | 9% |
| 2021 | 5 | 10% |
| 2020 | 6 | 8% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 4 | 9% |
| 2012 | 4 | 13% |
| 2011 | 11 | 17% |
| 2009 | 4 | 13% |
| 2008 | 3 | 5% |
| 2007 | 7 | 8% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 6 | 5% |
| 2004 | 5 | 4% |
| 2003 | 5 | 3% |
| 2002 | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 | 7 | 5% |
| 2000 | 5 | 10% |
| 1999 | 1 | 3% |
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 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.
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