2004 GMC Sierra Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 4%of 188 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2004 GMC Sierra, 4% of the 188 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,100 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“1) after passing 50,000 on my 04 Gmc Sierra 2) speedometer stop working correcting resulting in two speeding tickets this past summer. 3) I took it to the dealer to only hear, it will cost you around $800.00 to fix.”
NHTSA complaint #10172167, filed 2006-10, 50,000 miles“My speedometer went from working normally to now it sticks at various speeds at a stand still 70 to 80 MPH or not working at all or over 100 MPH when driving probably 30 MPH am not sure how fast I am going. After researching to see if any others were having the same problem I found that many GM customers are experiencing the same problem with their speedometer. Some of them actually paying thousands of dollars while others are paying 4-7 hundred and still having the same problem hours later after paying to have it fixed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10169346, filed 2006-09, 6,700 miles“I purchased my 2004 Gmc Sierra 1500 4x4. I put it in 4 wheel drive to go through some ice and it made a very loud clank. Not long after that when I put it in reverse or drive it also made the same loud clank. It did not sound like that when I first bought the truck. Now the truck has trouble going into 4 wheel drive and also gets hung in reverse. It has almost caused me to get in a bad accident. My cruise control also has have 6 malfunctions. I had the dealer fix it initially. I have fixed it subsequently due to the fact they said it was a blown fuse. …”
NHTSA complaint #10110366, filed 2005-02, 500 miles“Erratic speedometer - after 20-30min. Driving, needle will suddenly drop to 10mph and your still at 55 or higher. Will eventually go to 0. Once vehicled cools down, speedometer seems to work again, temporarily.”
NHTSA complaint #10177057, filed 2006-12, 39,150 miles“The vehicle would jerk forward 6 inches when started. This would occur when the vehicle was in the park position. The dealer told the consumer that nothing could be done. The problem also could not be duplicated.”
NHTSA complaint #10061039, filed 2004-05, 450 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10019203Feb 17, 2006Cruise control inoperative and/or malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p0833 stored. The condition may not be able to be duplicated by the dealer yet the…
- 10017167Oct 27, 2005Diesel hesitation or throttle delay.
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 5% |
| 2012 | 2 | 7% |
| 2011 | 4 | 9% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 6 | 5% |
| 2004 | 8 | 4% |
| 2003 | 12 | 6% |
| 2002 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 | 11 | 4% |
| 2000 | 27 | 6% |
| 1999 | 39 | 7% |
| 1998 | 6 | 3% |
| 1997 | 4 | 2% |
| 1996 | 12 | 5% |
| 1995 | 8 | 3% |
| 1994 | 3 | 2% |
| 1993 | 3 | 4% |
| 1992 | 2 | 7% |
| 1989 | 1 | 6% |
| 1988 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2004 GMC Sierra
74 complaintsElectrical system
39 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsFuel system
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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