2004 GMC Sierra Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 4%of 188 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the visibility of the 2004 GMC Sierra, 4% of the 188 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,750 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 heating and AC controls were replaced 2 times in 2007.and are still not working properly today I was driving home with the AC on because it's 99 degrees in los angeles county and like it has been doing for years it started blowing hot air on its own. I have see other GM vehicles with the same issue. So I believe GM is responsible for correcting this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10633779, filed 2014-09, 25,000 miles“Windshield wiper motor failure. The wipers kept operating at low speed with the switch position being irrelevant. Only 44500 mi. On the vehicle. Since, the motor control module is not available separately the complete motor assembly had to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10184730, filed 2007-03, 44,500 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Gmc Sierra. The contact stated the vehicle was repaired under a possible silent recall to replace the sun roof glass. After the vehicle was repaired, the contact stated there was a leak in the sun roof. The dealer was notified and made an offer to the contact and told the contact to speak with the dealer who sold him the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 45,000 and the current mileage was 45,065.”
NHTSA complaint #10436353, filed 2011-11, 45,000 miles“The right side power extending camper style mirrors on my 2004 Gmc Sierra 2500hd pickup truck has blind spots that will not allow you to see cars on the right side of the truck. You either adjust the mirror out and pointing down to see cars on the right side or you point the mirror towards the rear of the truck to see the back corner of the truck to back up to things. But you can not see both at once.”
NHTSA complaint #10088687, filed 2004-08“The windshield is leaking water down into the electrical system. The wiring is shorting out. Also, the linkage has fallen out. You can smell burnt wiring and smoke. The consumer has contacted the dealer several times. The dealer continuously told the consumer that the gentleman was not there that she needed to see. Consumer had someone else look at the vehicle. And was told the vibration from driving had jarred the the pin loose. The blower, heat, and the transmission failed.”
NHTSA complaint #10107195, filed 2005-01Related service bulletins
- 10112382Oct 1, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the percentage of UV protection or tint offered by the windshield or side glass…
- 10021017Sep 27, 2006Door glass pops out of run channel.
- 10018623Jan 9, 2006Front hvac blower inoperative.
- 10018566Jan 6, 2006Front blower inoperative stay running during low ambient temperature.
- 10017277Nov 1, 2005Unwanted operation of rear windows.
- 10017188Oct 27, 2005Inaccurate outside temperature reading on inside rearview mirror.
- 10017132Oct 25, 2005Blower motor inoperative at low ambient temperatures.
- 10017123Oct 25, 2005Service vme-outside rear view mirror inoperative.
- 10016529Sep 20, 2005Service vme - outside rearview mirror vibration.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 4 | 7% |
| 2016 | 1 | 17% |
| 2015 | 2 | 4% |
| 2014 | 5 | 5% |
| 2013 | 1 | 3% |
| 2012 | 2 | 7% |
| 2010 | 3 | 9% |
| 2007 | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 | 3 | 6% |
| 2005 | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 | 7 | 4% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 6 | 2% |
| 2001 | 5 | 2% |
| 2000 | 13 | 3% |
| 1999 | 18 | 3% |
| 1998 | 32 | 17% |
| 1997 | 24 | 10% |
| 1996 | 84 | 34% |
| 1995 | 140 | 54% |
| 1994 | 115 | 61% |
| 1993 | 23 | 32% |
| 1992 | 8 | 27% |
| 1991 | 1 | 8% |
| 1990 | 1 | 6% |
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 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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