Complaints
175
Crashes
4
Fires
4
Injuries
5
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#133 complaints
Brakes
Avg mileage:100,083 mi
#227 complaints
Instrument Cluster
Avg mileage:57,966 mi
#320 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:61,540 mi
Fires:3
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 GMC Sierra 2500.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 33 | — | — | 100,083 mi | |
| Instrument Cluster | 27 | — | — | 57,966 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 20 | — | 3 | 61,540 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 16 | 1 | — | 69,813 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 9 | — | — | 67,438 mi | |
| Diesel Fuel System | 5 | — | — | 95,400 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 5 | 1 | — | 96,833 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft:Seal | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other:Fuel Injection System | 1 | — | — | — |
Brakes
33
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,083
Instrument Cluster
27
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,966
Electrical Faults
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
61,540
Hydraulic Brakes
16
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,813
Engine Problems
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
67,438
Diesel Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
95,400
Steering Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
96,833
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft:Seal
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other:Fuel Injection System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2004 GMC Sierra 2500 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 has 175 NHTSA complaints, 4 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Brakes with 33 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2004 GMC Sierra 2500?
Top reported problems: Brakes (33 complaints, avg 100,083 mi); Instrument Cluster (27 complaints, avg 57,966 mi); Electrical Faults (20 complaints, avg 61,540 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2004 GMC Sierra 2500?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 76,380 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2004 GMC Sierra 2500?
NHTSA complaints for the 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 include 4 crash-related reports, 4 fire reports, 5 injuries, and 1 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2004 GMC Sierra 2500?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (brakes) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full GMC Sierra 2500 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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