2004 GMC W-SERIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 GMC W-SERIES
The 2004 GMC W-SERIES has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes Hydraulic (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2004 GMC W-SERIES
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2004 GMC W-SERIES, potentially affecting up to 3,548 vehicles.
Recall 13V259000 — EQUIPMENT
| 1,774 vehicles affected
Defect: Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2001-2013 Isuzu N-Series; model year 2001-2010 Chevrolet and GMC W-Series; model year 2001-2004 Isuzu FRR and model year 2001-2004 Chevrolet and GMC WT5500 trucks. The affected vehicles are equipped with an optional oil pan heater (RPO code IG3). Debris may collect at the contact point of the heater...
Consequence: Overheating of the extension cord could melt the oil pan heater plug and/or block heater plug, resulting in an increased risk of fire.
Remedy: Isuzu will notify owners and dealers will inspect the trucks. The extension cord and damaged components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2013. Owners may contact Isuzu at 1-866-441-9638.
View full details →Recall 13V259000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 1,774 vehicles affected
Defect: Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America, Inc. (Isuzu) is recalling certain model year 2001-2013 Isuzu N-Series; model year 2001-2010 Chevrolet and GMC W-Series; model year 2001-2004 Isuzu FRR and model year 2001-2004 Chevrolet and GMC WT5500 trucks. The affected vehicles are equipped with an optional oil pan heater (RPO code IG3). Debris may collect at the contact point of the heater...
Consequence: Overheating of the extension cord could melt the oil pan heater plug and/or block heater plug, resulting in an increased risk of fire.
Remedy: Isuzu will notify owners and dealers will inspect the trucks. The extension cord and damaged components will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on August 30, 2013. Owners may contact Isuzu at 1-866-441-9638.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2004 GMC W-SERIES
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 GMC W-SERIES. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
2004 GMC 2500HD HAD VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE IN 2009. GARAGE STATED THAT ALL BREAK LINES WERE EITHER RUSTED THROUGH OR WOULD SHORTLY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I DID NOT BELIEVE A VEHICLE WITH UNDER 25K MILES COULD HAVE SUCH AN ISSUE SO THE GARAGE PROVIDED PHOTOS TO SHOW THE EXTENT OF THE RUST AND THE LEAKING LINES. I HAVE SINCE SEEN THAT THE NTSB IS INVESTIGATING GMC TRUCKS UP TO 2003 BUT IT IS CLEAR THAT THE PROBLEM IS ALSO PRESENT ON 2004 MODELS. REPAIRS WERE ~$2900. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2004 GMC W-SERIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 GMC W-SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 GMC W-SERIES
General Motors, LLC has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2004 GMC W-SERIES. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
03-00-91-001G — SUSPENSION
This informational bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure, when diagnosing vibration concerns.
05-06-04-035D — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
01-00-89-010J — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
This informational bulletin provides a revision for 01-00-89-010I to add the 2013 model year.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 GMC W-SERIES
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GMC W-SERIES
- 1999 GMC W-SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2000 GMC W-SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2001 GMC W-SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2002 GMC W-SERIES — 1 complaint
- 2003 GMC W-SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2004 GMC W-SERIES (current)
- 2005 GMC W-SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2006 GMC W-SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2007 GMC W-SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2008 GMC W-SERIES — 0 complaints
- 2009 GMC W-SERIES — 0 complaints
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