GMC Sierra 1500 / 2004
2004 GMC Sierra 1500 problems
Owners have filed 253 complaints about the 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 with NHTSA. Electrical system accounts for 32% of them — the clear leader, ahead of service brakes at 17%.
Complaints253
Crashes12
Fires2
Injuries10
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Electrical system 32.0% · 81
Service brakes 17.0% · 43
Service brakes, hydraulic 9.5% · 24
Steering 8.3% · 21
Vehicle speed control 4.3% · 11
Power train 3.6% · 9
Engine and engine cooling 3.2% · 8
Air bags 3.2% · 8
Severity
Of those complaints, 12 describe a crash, 2 describe a fire and 10 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 29 model years of the GMC Sierra 1500 in this data, 2004 sits 16th by complaint volume. 2014 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 4 in the last three years against 16 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 57,192 miles.
In owners' own words
The gauges began to spin and not work properly or not function at all. Also the brake lights do not function when the gauges and dash lights flash or remain on. The abs light brake light and the battery light and the security light all come on. Also along with all the other problems when all this happens the headlights dim the fourwheel drive doesn't function and the volume level on the stereo changes. Electrical system
The contact owns a 2004 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that he had to turn the ignition switch various times in order for the vehicle to start. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 62,000. The current mileage was approximately 70,000. Updated 05/28/14 ma Electrical system · reported at 62,000 miles
The contact owns a 2004 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the fuel gauge failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the instrument panel needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 38,892. Electrical system · reported at 38,892 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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