2004 GMC Sierra 1500 GMC Sierra 1500 2004

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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%)

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2004 GMC Sierra 1500 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (20%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (60%)

< $100 (20%)

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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

54200 mi

US $400
Failed brake line at flex hose inside the engine compartment. Initially tried to repair myself. 
56000 mi

US $290
All of the metallic brake lines were severely corroded and leaking. Replaced. 
56000 mi

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

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. 

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2004 GMC Sierra 1500 Brake Problems

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