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2004 GMC Sierra 2500 recalls and problems

1 recall and 143 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2004 GMC Sierra 2500.

1
recalls
143
owner complaints
4
complaints mentioning a crash
4
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2004 GMC Sierra 2500 recalls

Equipment adaptive/mobility

NHTSA campaign 04V562000 · reported November 26, 2004 · MOBILITY WORKS · 1,660 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
On certain vans equipped with sure-lok wheelchair securement systems, the sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly is out of alignment.
The risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries to a wheelchair occupant.
The fix
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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Nov 30, 2021 · Service brakes

Brakes lines failed under truck do to rusted out lines

Apr 16, 2021 · Service brakes

EMERGENCY BRAKES DON'T ENGAGE

Jan 4, 2020 · Service brakes · 158,500 miles

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 THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN THAT SAYS THAT THE POWER STEERING FLUID SHOULD BE REPLACED WITH LOW/COLD TEMP FLUID. MY…

Dec 9, 2018 · Engine · 49,000 miles

WHILE DRIVING OVER 50MPH ON THE HIGHWAY I GET A VIOLENT SHAKING IN THE ENGINE AND THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES BAKE AND FORTH. THE ENGINE SOUND VERY LOUD WHILE ITS DOING THIS. IT ONLY OCCURS WHEN I AM AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.

Nov 27, 2018 · Engine and engine cooling · 90,000 miles

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC SIERRA 2500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED A LOT OF WHITE SMOKE EMERGING FROM THE TAIL PIPE. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY BY GWATNEY BUICK GMC (5700 LANDERS RD, NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR 72117) FOR THE SAME FAILURE AS LISTED IN AN UNKNOWN…

Sierra 2500 model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2001 2134112
2002 1134101
2003 016074
2004 114344
2005 111546
2006 16643
2007 38321

Across all years, the 2003 Sierra 2500 has the most complaints (160). All GMC Sierra 2500 years →

Questions

Does the 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 GMC Sierra 2500, the most recent reported on November 26, 2004 (Equipment adaptive/mobility). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 GMC Sierra 2500?
Owners have filed 143 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (48 complaints), followed by service brakes (33).
How many 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 complaints mention a crash or fire?
4 of 143 complaints report a crash and 4 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received November 30, 2021.