2004 GMC Sierra Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 188 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seat belts of the 2004 GMC Sierra, 1% of the 188 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“While driving 40 MPH in heavy fog the consumer lost control of the vehicle and went down an embankment and crashed into a tree. The driver side seat belt broke. As a result, the consumer sustained neck injuries and bruises. Please provide additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #10099235, filed 2004-11, 20,000 miles“Passenger front seat belt locks where passenger is not able to move at all. The other seat belts do not do this. Due to law with using seat belts at all times this is a problem is an accident happens. Plus, passenger is uncomfortable when traveling long distances being stuck in on position and not being able to move at all.”
NHTSA complaint #10181911, filed 2007-02Related recalls
- 05V163000Apr 22, 2005On certain crew cab pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, the 2nd row center occupant seat belt routing may make it difficult to position the lap portion…Covers: GMC Sierra 2003–2005, Chevrolet Silverado 2003–2005, GMC Yukon 2003–2005 +5 more
- 04V225000May 11, 2004Certain extended and regular cab pickup trucks and cargo vans converted to compressed natural gas (cng) fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor…Covers: GMC Sierra 2003–2004, Chevrolet Silverado 2003–2004, Express 2003 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10038294Jan 1, 2012Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. Buckle release button is sticking. Seat belt warning light illuminated. Likely caused by sticky…
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 | 7 | 3% |
| 2000 | 6 | 1% |
| 1999 | 15 | 3% |
| 1998 | 10 | 5% |
| 1997 | 3 | 1% |
| 1996 | 6 | 2% |
| 1995 | 6 | 2% |
| 1994 | 3 | 2% |
| 1993 | 6 | 8% |
| 1992 | 3 | 10% |
| 1991 | 1 | 8% |
| 1990 | 2 | 11% |
| 1989 | 4 | 25% |
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology