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2004 GMC Sierra 1500 repairs by problem area

Engine (20%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (18%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (3%)

Chart based on 60 repairs.
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2004 GMC Sierra 1500 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (2%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (51%)

< $100 (35%)

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Chart based on 55 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

GMC Sierra 1500 in North Carolina, United States
Sep 2013 - Jun 2014
Nov 2013

397100 mi

US $500
Replaced catalytic convertor Mmm 
Feb 2014

400000 mi

US $200
Fuel tank venting problem. 
GMC Sierra 1500 in Tennessee, United States
Dec 2013 - Aug 2016
Dec 2014

99000 mi
Instrument panel speedometer, tac, and fuel gauge stopped working 
Jun 2015

105000 mi

US $450
Replaced water pump 
Aug 2016

116000 mi
Instrument panel speedometer, tac, and fuel gauge stopped working 

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2004 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

GMC Sierra 1500 in Ohio, United States
Jun 2013 - Jun 2014
Mar 2014

85000 mi

US $200
Front wheel bearing failure. Replaced first one in 2006. 
GMC Sierra 1500 in Indiana, United States
Aug 2006 - Jan 2017
May 2006

40000 mi

US $100
New intermediate steering shaft to fix steering clunk 
Mar 2007

70000 mi
Fix steering clunk again by disconnecting intermediate steering shaft and fully extending and retracting a bit, then re-connecting. 
Jan 2008

89000 mi

US $500
4x4 transfer case had a hole in the housing, caused by broken anti-rattle clip that allowed the steel pump to rub against the softer magnesium housing. Well-known problem that affects higher mileage non-HD GMT-800 trucks. 
Nov 2008

106000 mi

US $5
Problem with 4x4 transfer case pump rubbing a hole in the external housing re-appeared. It wore through the JB Weld patch after about 11 months. Re-applied JB Weld. Will have to replace pump and get new half of the t-case housing next time it happens.  
Apr 2009

119000 mi

US $300
Bad left front wheel bearing. Replaced pads and rotors at same time. 
Aug 2009

128000 mi

US $10
4x4 Transfer case pump wore another hole in the housing. Patched with JB Weld, ordered new rear case half and a part that will prevent the problem from happening again for install in the next couple weeks. 
Sep 2009

135000 mi

US $450
Installed parts to fix transfer case pump rub issue. 
Jun 2011

181000 mi

US $300
Oil pressure sending unit was bad and would report no oil pressure at RPM's above 3,000. 
Mar 2012

204000 mi
Passenger side AC blowing hot air, driver side started blowing hot air as well. Problem only happened occasionally. Research showed blend door issue. Tried reset trick involving pulling fuse while system on. So far problem has resolved 
Jul 2012

213500 mi

US $187
Service 4x4 warning message. I have put off for 2 years by keeping transfer case in Auto. Message was only displayed in 2wd mode. Problem is well known encoder motor sensor in the transfer case. I replaced the entire encoder motor. 
Nov 2012

221000 mi

US $11
SES light came on. Had codes read and tool reported MAF error. Forum search suggested cleaning MAF screen first. Bought MAF sensor cleaner at AutoZone. Light has not come on for a couple weeks now. Truck feels more responsive as well. 
Jan 2013

203300 mi

US $100
P0332 code - engine knock sensor. Known problem if water gets under intake manifold from washing/splashing in this 5.3 motor. 
Apr 2013

227800 mi

US $900
Tie rod ends replaced. Not bad since they were originals. Front differential seals leaking and actuator leakng. 
May 2013

230000 mi
re-attempted knock sensor repair 
Jun 2013

232000 mi

US $60
Replace the driver side and passenger side vent door actuators. Was experiencing issues with occasional hot air blowing out of events when the AC was on. Saved at least $700 doing the repair myself. Wipers would only work on high. Intermittent settings would not work nor did the windshield washer fluid work. Internet research to determine problem was most likely wiper motor control board. 
Nov 2013

242000 mi

US $200
Wheel hub bearing assembly on driver side front was starting to go bad again. Passenger-side was okay but replaced as well. 
Dec 2013

243000 mi

US $60
Driver side heated seat pad (bottom) went out 
Jul 2015

274200 mi

US $125
Compressor engaging intermittently. Recharge helped for a month but acting up again. Had shop do leak test. Pulled vacuum and found no leaks. They said test shows compressor is weak. Will do proactive replacement of compressor soon 
Oct 2015

280700 mi

US $800
Replace AC compressor and related parts Tailgate handle broke - plastic brittle. Had to use pliers to open tailgate. 
Dec 2016

302000 mi

US $350
Right rear axle seal leaking 
GMC Sierra 1500 in Texas, United States
Feb 2010 - Mar 2014
Mar 2014

118000 mi

US $400
Had a blend door replaced on drivers side. 
GMC Sierra 1500 in Minnesota, United States
Apr 2011 - Sep 2011
May 2011

45000 mi

US $300
Driver side window, mirror & door lock would not function. Repair shop found broken wire and repaired 

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2004 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

285-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

GMC Sierra 1500 in Maine, United States
Mar 2010 - Jun 2012
Sep 2010

73000 mi
front hub (4x4) assemblies shot. needed replacement. $1000+ in repairs. i paid no out of pocket expenses; was covered by the one year warranty. 
Feb 2011

80000 mi

US $100
Front axle seals leaking. 
Dec 2011

94000 mi

US $40
worn out inner tie rod, passenger side 

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2004 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

325-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD

GMC Sierra 1500 in Texas, United States
Oct 2009 - Sep 2012
Jun 2010

113000 mi

US $275
Intermediate steering shaft failure - vibration and noise. 
Oct 2011

132000 mi

US $200
Replaced alternator. 

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2004 GMC Sierra 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

285-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

GMC Sierra 1500 in Indiana, United States
Sep 2010 - Aug 2017
Oct 2010

45000 mi

US $85
left front wheel bearing frozen. 
Jan 2011

54200 mi

US $500
water pump bearing squeeling loudly, replaced! 
Apr 2014

54200 mi

US $400
Failed brake line at flex hose inside the engine compartment. Initially tried to repair myself. 
Sep 2014

56000 mi

US $290
All of the metallic brake lines were severely corroded and leaking. Replaced. 
Oct 2014

56000 mi

US $97
AC Drive-Belt tensioner failure 
Sep 2015

56000 mi

US $60
Replaced the fan blower resister module. First reported this fan issue in 2011, the fan ran in "Speed 4" but not speed 1, 2, nor 3. Finally repaired it in 9/2015. (Pretty speedy work, huh?) 
Dec 2015

56000 mi

US $1000
Brake lines leaking due to heavy corrosion, replaced brake lines (additional brake line failures since first repair trip) 
Apr 2016

56000 mi

US $125
Dashboard control stopped controlling the hvac system, replaced the module. Truck won't start, tried to charge battery, battery would not hold charge. Replaced battery. 
May 2016

56000 mi

US $325
Shop replaced driver side heater-damper-door motor. 
Jun 2016

56000 mi

US $95
All of the instrument panel gauges ceased to operate. Mailed the gauge assembly assembly to a shop where they installed all new stepper motors. 
Sep 2016

57000 mi

US $22
The right rear caliper bolts (caliper bracket to truck bolts, 2 ea.) one was missing, one was finger tight. 

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2004 GMC Sierra 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

GMC Sierra 1500 in Washington, United States
Aug 2005 - Sep 2018
Sep 2005

7500 mi
Dealer lubricated intermediate steering shaft to "remedy" clunk. 
Dec 2006

14000 mi

US $125
Replaced intermediate steering shaft with new unit. 
Feb 2010

62000 mi
Complete transmission overhaul Replace instrument cluster due to failure. Covered under manufacturers extended warantee. 
Jul 2011

78000 mi

US $225
Replaced failed audio system, including speakers. Replaced steering wheel audio and computer control switches. 
Feb 2014

102000 mi

US $450
Turned rotors, replaced pad, caliper hardware and calipers. Right rear caliper piston sticking. Turned rotors, replaced pad, caliper hardware and calipers. Right rear caliper piston sticking. 
Jun 2016

120000 mi

US $385
Faulty water pump to engine block gasket. Replaced water pump, thermostat and housing, 2 drive belts, upper and lower radiator hoses. 
Nov 2016

123000 mi

US $150
Replaced vapor canister vent valve. 
Sep 2017

132000 mi

US $250
Replaced vapor canister. 
Sep 2018

144000 mi

US $541
Replaced fuel tank pressure sensor. 

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