2004 GMC Sierra Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 5%of 188 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,600miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the body and structure of the 2004 GMC Sierra, 5% of the 188 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,600 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is 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.
“This vehicle was bought brand new and represented as such. Upon delivery of the vehicle, my husband noticed the bed was 2 crooked on the body. The vehicle was returned to leachman motors who in turn stating it was a factory defect. The attempted to repair the vehicle by bending the frame. This was unacceptable. Gm blames leachman - leachman blames GM and we have returned the vehicle to leachman but continue to make truck payments of $452. So as not to ruin our credit. Now we have no truck and no-one is helping us!! This truck was sold as a brand new vehicle. For $34,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10071240, filed 2004-01, 181 miles“While driving at 5 MPH or greater,and when turning left, there was a loud popping noise in the front suspension. Owner took the vehicle to the dealer, and was informed that the front torsion bar, and the left control arm came out of place. Also, the front cross member brace came loose.”
NHTSA complaint #10113686, filed 2005-03, 5,400 miles“Dt: the contact stated the hood spring on driver's side fell off. She was going to have the vehicle looked at next week. The bracket to the spring was loose. Updated 12/27/05.”
NHTSA complaint #10141291, filed 2005-10, 36,600 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 1500. The contact stated that while driving less than 10 MPH, the ABS engaged independently. The vehicle was not taken for inspection or repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 05v379000 (service brakes, hydraulic). In addition, the contact lso stated that the passenger's side tailgate became fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 40000.”
NHTSA complaint #10555446, filed 2013-12, 40,000 milesRelated recalls
- 04V129000Mar 17, 2004On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, the galvanized steel tailgate support cables that retain the tailgate in the full open (horizontal)…Covers: GMC Sierra 2000–2004, Chevrolet Silverado 2000–2004, Avalanche 2002–2004 +3 more
Related service bulletins
- 10113406Feb 8, 2017This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not replace…
- 10011755Oct 4, 2006Tailgate cable slack. This includes 1998-2006 chevrolet and gmc full and mid size trucks. *eh updated.
- 10014808May 10, 2005Door hinge replacement kit.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 4% |
| 2014 | 8 | 8% |
| 2013 | 3 | 8% |
| 2012 | 6 | 21% |
| 2011 | 8 | 19% |
| 2010 | 7 | 21% |
| 2009 | 6 | 16% |
| 2008 | 12 | 18% |
| 2007 | 6 | 10% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 7 | 6% |
| 2004 | 9 | 5% |
| 2003 | 6 | 3% |
| 2002 | 17 | 7% |
| 2001 | 13 | 5% |
| 2000 | 34 | 8% |
| 1999 | 30 | 5% |
| 1998 | 4 | 2% |
| 1997 | 5 | 2% |
| 1996 | 3 | 1% |
| 1995 | 5 | 2% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 3% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 2 | 11% |
| 1989 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2004 GMC Sierra
74 complaintsElectrical system
39 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 GMC Sierra
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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