2004 GMC Sierra Recalls, Complaints & Specs

7 safety recalls list the 2004 GMC Sierra, and owners have filed 188 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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7 safety recalls for the 2004 GMC Sierra

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

1. Engine and engine cooling

   NHTSA 06V289000 Reported August 3, 2006 38,439 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

   On certain trucks equipped with an 8.1l v8 (rpo l8-VIN g) engine have a condition in which the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip may fracture resulting in inadequate retention of the damper.

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip free of charge. The recall began on august 31, 2006. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and GMC trucks at 1-866-996-9463.

2. Parking brake

   NHTSA 05V161000 Reported April 22, 2005 90,242 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

   On certain pickup trucks equipped with manual transmissions and built with either pbr parking brake systems or trw parking brake systems, the parking brake friction linings may wear to an extent where the parking brake can become ineffective in immobilizing a parked vehicle.

   Remedy: Dealers will install a low-force spring clip retainer for vehicles equipped with a pbr parking brake system. On vehicles equipped with the trw parking brake system, dealers will install a redesigned parking brake cable…

3. Seat belts: rear/other

   NHTSA 05V163000 Reported April 22, 2005 1,359,824 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

   On certain crew cab pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, the 2nd row center occupant seat belt routing may make it difficult to position the lap portion of the safety belt low around the hips of occupants, especially smaller occupants, seated in this position. Appropriate use of a child seat or booster seat, as recommended for…

   Remedy: Dealers will cut open the guide loop, remove a portion of the loop, and then the remaining two sides should be folded over and secured with a retainer free of charge. The recall began on july 21, 2005. Owners may…

4. Service brakes, hydraulic

   NHTSA 05V043000 Reported February 8, 2005 77,411 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

   Certain trucks, sport utility vehicles, and vans equipped with bosch hydro-boost brake assemblies, the hydraulic brake booster pressure accumulator may crack and separate from the hydro-boost assembly during normal operating conditions.

   Remedy: Dealers will test the hydro-boost assembly for functional operation of the two-function valve. If the hydro-boost assembly fails the test, dealers will replace the assembly free of charge. The recall began on march 23,…

5. Anchorage (seat belts)

   NHTSA 04V225000 Reported May 11, 2004 736 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

   Certain extended and regular cab pickup trucks and cargo vans converted to compressed natural gas (cng) fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, 'child restraint anchorage systems.' these vehicles have one seating position, the center rear seat, equipped with child restraint lower anchorages.

   Remedy: To bring the standard cab and cargo van vehicles into compliance, dealers will inject epoxy into the air bag off switch to prevent air bag activation, relocate the switch behind the instrument panel and then install a…

6. Hinge and attachments (structure)

   NHTSA 04V129000 Reported March 17, 2004 3,662,211 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

   On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, the galvanized steel tailgate support cables that retain the tailgate in the full open (horizontal) position may corrode, weaken, and eventually fracture. If both cables fractured, the tailgate would suddenly drop and strike the top surface of the rear bumper.

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the cables. Interim owner notification began on april 7, 20004. The recall began on september 24, 2004, when replacement parts were available, and will continue through october 29, 2004. Owners…

7. Service brakes, hydraulic

   NHTSA 04V045000 Reported February 4, 2004 68,875 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

   Certain sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and passenger vans fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, ?passenger car brake systems.? Some of these vehicles were produced with an out-of-specification brake hydro-boost housing relief valve bore.

   Remedy: Dealers are to replace the hydro-boost relief valve. The recall began on june 18, 2004. Owners should contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339; chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; GMC at 1-866-996-9463; or hummer at 1-866-486-6376.

188 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2004 GMC Sierra have filed 188 complaints with NHTSA; 11 describe a crash and 5 describe a fire. Reports cite 14 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 57,956 miles. Complaints peaked in 2005 with 35 filed that year.

Most-reported components

• Service brakes44
• Electrical system18
• Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel18
• Service brakes, hydraulic17
• Power train: automatic transmission12
• Steering8
• Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip7
• Vehicle speed control6

What owners are reporting

“I have a 2004 GMC sierra and all of a sudden my AIRBAG light and ABS light came on took it in to have it looked and the airbags are not communicating with the sensor and they would have to go more in”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 5, 2016 · Air bags

“Rusted out/ corroded brake lines burst while stopping for a deer running out on the road. Was warned of this problem upon purchase of the vehicle in 2010 and personally coated all brake lines b4 winte”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 7, 2016 · 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.

Compare GMC Sierra model years

Recall and complaint counts for every GMC Sierra model year in NHTSA's database.

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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.