2004 Gmc Sierra 1500 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (42) · Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel (41) · Electrical System (21)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Gmc Sierra 1500 model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
185 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (197)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.
Unknown Or Other 2025-03-28 · 23-NA-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on onstar module 2g sunset information.
Unknown Or Other 2025-02-20 · PIP5358D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the noise for assessment by engineering. technician will need to
Engine 2024-12-18 · 03-06-01-023I · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
Electrical System 2024-10-25 · PIP4723J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the tire pressure monitor, active fuel injector tester, multi media tester, pico scope, gr8 starting/charging tester and vehicle data recorder tools, giving website address and ste
Engine 2024-10-07 · 03-06-01-023H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
Showing the 6 most recent of 197 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-05-05 · Unknown Or Other“the person i bought the vehicle from switched out the gauge cluster and lied about the vechiles mileage …”
2023-05-03 · Air Bags · 200,000 mi“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…”
2021-10-09 · Air Bags:frontal“when to start truck and air bag in steering wheel exploded.…”
2021-09-21 · Air Bags“went to start truck and the air bag in the steering wheel exploded.…”
2020-06-26 · Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System“when i turn on my air condition the left side blow out hot heat. *tr…”
2020-05-26 · Service Brakes“corroded brake lines. this has been reported previously. i was driving down rural road getting ready to turn in my driveway when my brakes gave out. i was lucky enough to be able to get it into the gravel driveway without killing someone. when i looked underneath to find the brake lines were corroded and one had burst. i had part of the line fixed …”
2019-08-15 · Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:fan/Motor · 102,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 gmc sierra 1500. the contact stated that there was a burning electrical odor inside the vehicle. the contact reached out to the manufacturer regarding the failure of the blower fan resister and was informed that the extended warranty had expired. the contact stated that he never received the notification. the vehicle was…”
2019-07-19 · Air Bags“dashboard says 'service airbags'…”
2019-01-03 · Air Bags · 225,000 mi“i have gmc sierra 1500 4wd the airbag light come on , if any recall please help…”
2018-12-19 · Engine · 131,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 gmc sierra 1500. the contact stated that the valve head was cracked and the anti-freeze was depleted; however, there were no visible leakage. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the engine needed to be replaced. the local dealer and manufacturer …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.