2004 GMC SIERRA 1500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
253
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 GMC SIERRA 1500
The 2004 GMC SIERRA 1500 has received a total of 253 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with WHEELS:HUB, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel (47 complaints), Service Brakes (43 complaints), and Electrical System (32 complaints).
Recalls for the 2004 GMC SIERRA 1500
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2004 GMC SIERRA 1500, potentially affecting up to 227,048 vehicles.
Recall 07E106000 — WHEELS:HUB
| 130,000 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND DECEMBER 20, 2007, SOLD FOR LIGHT DUTY AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE INBOARD RETENTION NUT USED TO MAINTAIN HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY CAN LOOSEN RESULTING IN AN ABS LIGHT INDICATION, NOISE, AND/OR WHEEL SEPARATION.
Consequence: WHEEL SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE HUB ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL TOLL-FREE AT 877-489-6659.
View full details →Recall 06E043000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| 88,303 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK...
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
View full details →Recall 04V240000 — TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
| 285 vehicles affected
Defect: THE SPARE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY THAT WAS PROVIDED ON CERTAIN CONVERSION VEHICLES WILL NOT FIT ON THE FRONT WHEEL HUB DUE TO OFFSET OF THE WHEEL. HOWEVER, IT WILL FIT ON THE REAR WHEELS.
Consequence: IF SOMEONE HAS A FLAT TIRE ON THE FRONT WHEEL, THEY WILL NOT BE ABLE TO INSTALL THE PROVIDED SPARE TIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SPARE WHEEL WITH THE CORRECT OFFSET. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 11, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT REGENCY AT 1-800-989-4727.
View full details →Recall 04V562000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
| 1,660 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN VANS EQUIPPED WITH SURE-LOK WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT SYSTEMS, THE SPROCKET TEETH OF THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY IS OUT OF ALIGNMENT.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE WHEELCHAIR MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY SECURED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES TO A WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 06E050000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
| 6,800 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL NATIONAL AND CARQUEST AFTERMARKET HUB ASSEMBLIES, P/N 515058, SOLD FOR USE ON 2001-2006 GENERAL MOTORS 1500 AND 2500 4WD TRUCKS. ON THE SUBJECT HUB ASSEMBLIES, THE ABS SENSOR CORD DEPARTS FROM THE HUB ASSEMBLY AT A 90 DEGREE ANGLE. AS A RESULT, THERE IS A FIT ISSUE WITH THE BRAKE ROTOR DUST SHIELD INTERFERING WITH THE ABS SENSOR...
Consequence: IF STOPPING DISTANCE IS LIMITED, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY ITS OWNERS AND WILL EITHER CREDIT THE CUSTOMERS ACCOUNT OR REPLACE THE UNIT. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2006. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-563-8507 EXT 3530.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2004 GMC SIERRA 1500
253 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 GMC SIERRA 1500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
the person i bought the vehicle from switched out the gauge cluster and lied about the vechiles mileage
The contact’s father owns a 2004 GMC Sierra 1500. The contact stated that after she inserted the key in the ignition and started the vehicle, the front driver’s side air bag exploded, without warning. The contact sustained an injury to her left arm, hand, neck, and head that required medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that an unknown dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was advised to call the NHTSA Hotline. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure was approximately 200,000.
When to start truck and air bag in steering wheel exploded.
Went to start truck and the air bag in the steering wheel exploded.
WHEN I TURN ON MY AIR CONDITION THE LEFT SIDE BLOW OUT HOT HEAT. *TR
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Safety Rating for the 2004 GMC SIERRA 1500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 GMC SIERRA 1500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 GMC SIERRA 1500
General Motors, LLC has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2004 GMC SIERRA 1500. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIT4573E — POWER TRAIN
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have a no crank concern. Technician will find Diagnostic Trouble Codes in the Power Control Module P1AAB, P1AAC, P1AAD, and/or P1AAE set. Technician will perform a visual inspection for arcing at...
PIT4780S — EQUIPMENT
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THAT THE PART RESTRICTION FOR THE PARALLEL HYBRID TRUCK PARTS LISTED BELOW HAS ENDED. DEALER CAN ORDER PART THROUGH THE NORMAL PART PROCESS.
060139002 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FRONT BLOWER MOTOR INOPERATIVE OR MAY NOT SHUT OFF IN EXTREMELY LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS. *KB
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 GMC SIERRA 1500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GMC SIERRA 1500
- 1999 GMC SIERRA 1500 — 182 complaints
- 2000 GMC SIERRA 1500 — 215 complaints
- 2001 GMC SIERRA 1500 — 171 complaints
- 2002 GMC SIERRA 1500 — 192 complaints
- 2003 GMC SIERRA 1500 — 210 complaints
- 2004 GMC SIERRA 1500 (current)
- 2005 GMC SIERRA 1500 — 218 complaints
- 2006 GMC SIERRA 1500 — 182 complaints
- 2007 GMC SIERRA 1500 — 308 complaints
- 2008 GMC SIERRA 1500 — 437 complaints
- 2009 GMC SIERRA 1500 — 280 complaints
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