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2004 GMC Sierra 1500
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 212
- Received Sep 2004 to May 2025
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Instrument cluster or speedometer fails60 complaints · 28% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines42 complaints · 20% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Chevrolet Silverado loses power and hesitates17 complaints · 8.0% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #04V562000On certain vans equipped with sure-lok wheelchair securement systems, the sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly is out of alignment.
- Recall #04V240000The 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.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 8 crashes, 1 fire, 6 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Illustrative only; not this vehicle’s exact design. Areas represent complaint categories, not confirmed defective parts.
Showing all 13 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
- Chevrolet Silverado loses power and hesitates
- Engine suddenly shuts off while driving
- Fuel gauge reads erratically or incorrectly
1 more problem
Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
- Tires blow out or tread separates
- Steering wheel clunks or clicks when turning
- Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly
1 more problem
Body, doors & glass
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 19 |
| 2007 | 43 |
| 2008 | 16 |
| 2009 | 19 |
| 2010 | 17 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 12 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 23 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 0 |
| Total | 212 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instrument cluster or speedometer fails | 60 | 28% | – | |
| Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines | 42 | 20% | – | |
| Chevrolet Silverado loses power and hesitates | 17 | 8.0% | – | |
| Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up | 9 | 4.3% | – | |
| Tires blow out or tread separates | 7 | 3.3% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 6 | 2.8% | – | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 6 | 2.8% | – | |
| Steering wheel clunks or clicks when turning | 5 | 2.4% | – | |
| Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly | 3 | 1.4% | – | |
| Fuel gauge reads erratically or incorrectly | 3 | 1.4% | – | |
| Suspension clunking or rattling noise over bumps | 3 | 1.4% | – | |
| Head gasket leaks coolant into engine | 3 | 1.4% | – | |
| Brakes fail intermittently or repeatedly | 3 | 1.4% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #04V562000November 26, 20041,660 vehicles affected
equipment adaptive/mobility
On certain vans equipped with sure-lok wheelchair securement systems, the sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly is out of alignment.
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.
NHTSA recall #04V240000May 17, 2004285 vehicles affected
tires: temporary/emergency spare tire
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.
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.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2004 GMC Sierra 1500.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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