| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 60 repairs.
2004 GMC Sierra 1500 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (10%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (50%)
< $100 (20%)
Chart based on 10 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 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 40000 mi US $100 |
New intermediate steering shaft to fix steering clunk |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 135000 mi US $450 |
Installed parts to fix transfer case pump rub issue. |
| 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. |
| 227800 mi US $900 |
Front differential seals leaking and actuator leakng. |
| 302000 mi US $350 |
Right rear axle seal leaking |
2004 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
285-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 80000 mi US $100 |
Front axle seals leaking. |
2004 GMC Sierra 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 62000 mi US $3700 |
Complete transmission overhaul |
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