2004 GMC Sierra 3500 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 8%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,169miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2004 GMC Sierra 3500, 8% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,169 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.
“The contact owns a 2004 Gmc SIERRA 3500. While attempting a turn, the power steering and power brakes failed. A mechanic stated that the power steering shaft snapped and caused the failures. The contact has had the power steering and power brakes replaced on four separate occasions for the same failures. The speed was unknown. The failure mileage was 40,000 and current mileage was 67,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10225510, filed 2008-04, 40,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Gmc pick up 3500. The contact stated that when applying the brake, the pedal fell further into the floorboard than usual and the brake lights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis where the contact was informed that the retainer chip for the hydro-boost and brake switch was missing at the brake pedal. The dealer replaced the clip and the brake switch was reinstalled. …”
NHTSA complaint #10350376, filed 2010-08, 38,338 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10112544Nov 6, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a power steering pump whine noise. Technician will need to flush…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 20% |
| 2025 | 1 | 6% |
| 2024 | 5 | 10% |
| 2023 | 1 | 4% |
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 1 | 8% |
| 2018 | 3 | 21% |
| 2016 | 6 | 32% |
| 2015 | 3 | 10% |
| 2014 | 1 | 14% |
| 2013 | 1 | 7% |
| 2006 | 3 | 27% |
| 2005 | 5 | 21% |
| 2004 | 2 | 8% |
| 2003 | 1 | 14% |
| 2001 | 1 | 3% |
| 2000 | 1 | 4% |
| 1997 | 4 | 40% |
Other parts of the 2004 GMC Sierra 3500
14 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 GMC Sierra 3500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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