2004 GMC Sierra 3500 recalls and problems
No recalls and 24 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2004 GMC Sierra 3500.
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 3500 recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
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.
The fan for the heater doesnt work on all speeds properly, stopped working entirely
WHILE PULLING A CAMPER-TRAILER, I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR. I WAS ABLE TO STOP UTILIZING THE BRAKES ON THE TRAILER. I WAS ONLY A SHORT DISTANCE FROM HOME AND I WAS ABLE TO GET THE TRAILER BACK, KEEPING THE TRANSMISSION IN 1ST GEAR AND THE TRAILER BRAKES. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO A CHEVY…
I WAS TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE TOWING A 5TH WHEEL TRAILER AND TRAFFIC CAME TO AN ABRUPT STOP. I APPLIED MY BRAKES AND HAD BRAKES THAN THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND I LOST BRAKING POWER. I LET OFF THE BRAKES AND REAPPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WITH LOW BREAKING AFFECT. I PULLED THE TRUCK OVER…
BRAKE LINE RUSTED OUT AND FAILED IN TWO SPOTS IN THE LAST MONTH.
THIS PAST WEEK, AS I WAS DRIVING TO GET GAS FOR OUR CAMPING TRIP, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR WITH NO WARNING. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE DUALLY SLOWED DOWN WITHOUT INCIDENT, BUT WAS IT EVER CLOSE. AFTER GETTING THE TRUCK BACK TO MY HOUSE, I BEGAN INVESTIGATING THE ISSUE AS I SAW NO LEAK AND THE RESERVOIR…
Sierra 3500 model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2 | 36 | 3 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 | 20 | 3 | 1 |
| 2003 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 | 3 | 16 | 0 | 1 |
Across all years, the 2020 Sierra 3500 has the most complaints (51). All GMC Sierra 3500 years →
Questions
- Does the 2004 GMC Sierra 3500 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2004 GMC Sierra 3500 as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 GMC Sierra 3500?
- Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes (8 complaints), followed by electrical system (5).
- How many 2004 GMC Sierra 3500 complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 0 of 24 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 13, 2023.