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2004 GMC Sierra Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2004 GMC Sierra has 31 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2004 GMC Sierra

Brakes
199
Electrical
153
Steering
45
Engine
39
Powertrain
31
Speed Control
18
Fuel System
17
Tires
15
Airbags
14
Other
10
Visibility
9
Structure
9
Suspension
7
Wheels
5
Lights
5
Seats
3
Seat Belts
3

31

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 15, 2017POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKESPOWER TRAIN PCM DEFECTIVE WITH TRANSFER CASE WITH BAD DESIGNING WITH SHOE PUMP, AND BRAKE LINE CORRO...
Jan 8, 2015POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKESI WAS LEAVING A PARKING LOT, AND AS I HIT MY BRAKES, THERE WERE NO BRAKES. I LIMPED HOME, USING THE...
Nov 4, 2014POWER TRAINWILL NOT GO INTO PARK. *TR
Jun 13, 2014POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKESI WAS DRIVING DOWN ROUTE 24 IN LEWES, DELAWARE APPROACHING A YELLOW LIGHT WHEN THE CAR IN FRONT OF M...
Mar 1, 2012POWER TRAINTHE MANUAL SHIFT ON THE FLY SYSTEM (MSOF) WITH NEW VENTURE GEARS AUTOMATIC TRANSFER CASE IS DEFECTIV...
Jul 25, 2010POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT WAS TOWING A BOAT AND DISCOVERED THERE WAS TRANS...
Dec 22, 2009POWER TRAINTRANSFER CASE NV 246 INTERNAL OIL PUMP WEARS HOLE IN MAGNESIUM CASE AND LEAKS OIL COMPLETELY OUT OF ...
Oct 19, 2009POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC SIERRA . THE COLUMN SHIFTER COULD CHANGE GEARS WITHOUT BRAKE APPLICA...
Sep 22, 2009POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC SIERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE JERKED VIOLENTLY. THE VE...
Apr 8, 2009POWER TRAINTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC SIERRA 2500 HD. THE CONTACT PERFORMED ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ON THE VEH...
Jan 17, 2009POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC SIERRA 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER DID NOT FUNCTION...
Feb 12, 2008POWER TRAIN2004 GMC SIERRA SLE W/TRAILER TOWING PACKAGE, 2-WHEEL DRIVE. 2ND OWNER. NEVER USED TO TOW WHATSOEVER...
Dec 2, 2007POWER TRAINTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC SIERRA 2500. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PLACE THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE, THE G...
Oct 11, 2007POWER TRAIN,STRUCTUREREFERENCE A GMC 2004 SIERRA 3500 4 WHEEL DRIVE PICK UP TRUCK, 6.6L DIESEL ENGINE WITH 6 SPEED MANUAL...
Sep 17, 2007POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENT,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMFLY WHEEL AND SPEEDOMETER. *TR
Sep 13, 2007POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2004 GMC 2500 HD. PURCHASED MY TRUCK IN FALL OF 2003. MY SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING PROPERLY. TR...
Dec 5, 2006POWER TRAINDT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A HILL WITH THE PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED, THE V...
Aug 27, 2006POWER TRAINDT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 20 MPH THE TRANSMISSION MADE A NOISE WHILE IT WAS CHANGING G...
Apr 4, 2006POWER TRAINDT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING IN NORMAL CONDITIONS, THE TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP. THE VEHICL...
Jan 1, 2005POWER TRAINAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WOULD INTERMITTENTLY HESITATE BEFORE CATCHING IN GEAR WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE ...

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