2004 GMC Sierra 3500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sierra 3500 years
- More complaints than other years 9th of 31 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 GMC Sierra 3500. That ranks 9th out of 31 Sierra 3500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (8 complaints, 33%), typically at around 118,442 miles. Complaints mention 2 fires. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 24owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 GMC Sierra 3500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 8 | 33% | 118,442 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 21% | 73,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 21% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 2 | 8% | 121,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 8% | 89,706 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 8% | 39,169 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 4% | 87,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 4% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 4% | 87,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 4% | 600 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 GMC Sierra 3500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 GMC Sierra 3500.
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.
The fan for the heater doesnt work on all speeds properly, stopped working entirely
While pulling a camper-trailer, i applied the brakes and the pedal went completely to the floor. I was able to stop utilizing the brakes on the trailer. I was only a short distance from home and i was able to get the trailer back, keeping the transmission in 1st gear and the trailer brakes. I took…
I was traveling on the interstate towing a 5th wheel trailer and traffic came to an abrupt stop. I applied my brakes and had brakes than the pedal went to the floor and i lost braking power. I let off the brakes and reapplied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor with low breaking affect. I…
Brake line rusted out and failed in two spots in the last month. *tr
This past week, as i was driving to get gas for our camping trip, the brake pedal went straight to the floor with no warning. I was able to get the dually slowed down without incident, but was it ever close. After getting the truck back to my house, i began investigating the issue as i saw no leak…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 GMC Sierra 3500?
Owners most often report service brakes, electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 GMC Sierra 3500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 GMC Sierra 3500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sierra 3500 model years, the 2004 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.