2004 GMC Sierra 2500 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2004 GMC Sierra 2500, and owners have filed 143 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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1 safety recall for the 2004 GMC Sierra 2500
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Equipment adaptive/mobility
On certain vans equipped with sure-lok wheelchair securement systems, the sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly is out of alignment.
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…
143 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 have filed 143 complaints with NHTSA; 4 describe a crash and 4 describe a fire. Reports cite 5 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 73,015 miles. Complaints peaked in 2007 with 19 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Brakes lines failed under truck do to rusted out lines”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 30, 2021 · Service brakes
“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 t”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 4, 2020 · Service brakes
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2004 GMC Sierra (Sierra 15 Hybrid 2WD, Sierra 15 Hybrid 4WD, Sierra 1500 2WD, Sierra 1500 4WD, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 13–17 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 12–16 / 16–19 |
| Fuel | Gasoline or E85, Regular |
| EPA class | Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 4.3/4.8/5.3/6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare GMC Sierra 2500 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every GMC Sierra 2500 model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 2004 GMC Sierra 2500
How do I know if my 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2004 GMC Sierra 2500; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised GMC dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 04V562000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other GMC models
- Sierra 15008,930 complaints
- Acadia5,569 complaints
- Yukon4,989 complaints
- Sierra3,937 complaints
- Terrain3,124 complaints
- Jimmy2,720 complaints
- Envoy2,459 complaints
- Yukon XL2,417 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.