2004 GMC Sierra 2500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sierra 2500 years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 30 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 143 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 GMC Sierra 2500. That ranks 2nd out of 30 Sierra 2500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (48 complaints, 34%), typically at around 56,000 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 4 fires, 5 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 143owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 48 | 34% | 56,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 33 | 23% | 95,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 22 | 15% | 49,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 9 | 6% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 6% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 9 | 6% | 71,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 7 | 5% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 5 | 3% | 112,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 5 | 3% | 54,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 2% | 105,500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 2% | 54,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 1% | 69,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 1% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 1% | 54,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 1% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 1% | 109,950 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 1% | 66,800 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 1% | 49,079 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1% | 80,128 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | 22,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | 27,842 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 GMC Sierra 2500 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Problem: On certain vans equipped with sure-lok wheelchair securement systems, the sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly is out of alignment.
Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries to a wheelchair occupant.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the wheelchair securement retractors as necessary. Sure-lok will handle the repairs for this campaign. Owners should contact sure-lock at 1-908-231-1804 or mobilityworks at 1-800-769-8267.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Brakes lines failed under truck do to rusted out lines
Emergency brakes don't engage
During cold mornings (wisconsin) i start my truck and i have no power steering and soft brakes. It is my understanding that the power steering runs the brake boost. Also, it is my understanding that there is a service bulletin that says that the power steering fluid should be replaced with low/cold…
While driving over 50mph on the highway i get a violent shaking in the engine and the steering wheel shakes bake and forth. The engine sound very loud while its doing this. It only occurs when i am at highway speeds.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 gmc sierra 2500. While driving approximately 45 mph, the contact noticed a lot of white smoke emerging from the tail pipe. The vehicle was previously repaired under warranty by gwatney buick gmc (5700 landers rd, north little rock, ar 72117) for the same failure as…
Other GMC Sierra 2500 years
← 2003 Sierra 2500 · 2005 Sierra 2500 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Sierra 2500 | 10 | 1 |
| 2025 Sierra 2500 | 28 | 1 |
| 2024 Sierra 2500 | 106 | 4 |
| 2023 Sierra 2500 | 33 | 1 |
| 2022 Sierra 2500 | 43 | 3 |
| 2021 Sierra 2500 | 52 | 6 |
| 2020 Sierra 2500 | 78 | 9 |
| 2019 Sierra 2500 | 32 | 7 |
| 2018 Sierra 2500 | 35 | 5 |
| 2017 Sierra 2500 | 37 | 6 |
| 2016 Sierra 2500 | 59 | 6 |
| 2015 Sierra 2500 | 89 | 6 |
| 2014 Sierra 2500 | 30 | 2 |
| 2013 Sierra 2500 | 46 | 3 |
| 2012 Sierra 2500 | 31 | 3 |
| 2011 Sierra 2500 | 63 | 4 |
| 2010 Sierra 2500 | 10 | 5 |
| 2009 Sierra 2500 | 31 | 5 |
| 2008 Sierra 2500 | 63 | 3 |
| 2007 Sierra 2500 | 83 | 3 |
| 2006 Sierra 2500 | 66 | 1 |
| 2005 Sierra 2500 | 115 | 1 |
| 2004 | 143 | 1 |
| 2003 Sierra 2500 | 160 | 0 |
| 2002 Sierra 2500 | 134 | 1 |
| 2001 Sierra 2500 | 134 | 2 |
| 2000 Sierra 2500 | 48 | 1 |
| 1999 Sierra 2500 | 36 | 0 |
| 1998 Sierra 2500 | 15 | 1 |
| 1997 Sierra 2500 | 14 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 GMC Sierra 2500?
Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 48 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 GMC Sierra 2500?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sierra 2500 model years, the 2004 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.