2004 GMC Sierra Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 188 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the equipment of the 2004 GMC Sierra, 2% of the 188 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,000 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 have a 2004 Gmc Sierra that has an electrical issue with the ABS or brake system. The brake light, ABS light and service brake system light goes off at random times. Might have something to do with the air conditioning because the A/C draws power from the battery and I can see that a certain level the indicators go off. Most of the time the lights chime and blink when I apply the brake but it also has happened when just turned the truck on. I've replaced the rotors and pads to still have the problem. I'm not sure if it's a ground or sensor that is failing. …”
NHTSA complaint #10524157, filed 2013-07, 132,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Gmc Sierra. He was attempted to take the spare tire off of the undercarriage but was unable to remove it. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the spare tire was cut off. The mechanism that holds the spare tire appeared to be covered with rust. The failure and current mileages were 46,000. Updated 11/22/10 updated 11/23/10”
NHTSA complaint #10352805, filed 2010-08, 46,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Gmc Sierra. The contact stated that the mechanism to lower the spare tire on the vehicle was inoperable. The cable would lower but the tire would not. The contact stated that because of the safety mechanism, there was no way to remove the spare tire from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where the mechanic had to use a torch and cut the spare tire loose. The contact stated that the spare tire looked as if it was never removed from vehicle and believed that rust and corrosion caused the tire to become stuck. …”
NHTSA complaint #10355540, filed 2010-09, 49,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10113722Mar 2, 2015This informational bulletin provides information on communication with OnStar® module after Canadian cellular upgrade.
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- 10114408Feb 13, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are travelling from Canada to the United States. While in the United States…
- 10113531Feb 9, 2015This warranty administration bulletin provides information to clarify proper transaction administration of GM Dealer Empowerment Program and Goodwill Cases.
- 10114343Jan 14, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have unwanted or phantom phone…
- 10114342Jan 14, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue…
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 4 | 1% |
| 1999 | 5 | 1% |
| 1998 | 3 | 2% |
| 1996 | 4 | 2% |
| 1995 | 5 | 2% |
| 1994 | 5 | 3% |
| 1993 | 3 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2004 GMC Sierra
74 complaintsElectrical system
39 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsTires
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 GMC Sierra
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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