| 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 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (41%)
< $100 (53%)
Chart based on 17 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
| 99000 mi | Instrument panel speedometer, tac, and fuel gauge stopped working |
| 116000 mi | Instrument panel speedometer, tac, and fuel gauge stopped working |
2004 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 45000 mi US $300 |
Driver side window, mirror & door lock would not function. Repair shop found broken wire and repaired |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 243000 mi US $60 |
Driver side heated seat pad (bottom) went out |
| 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 |
| 280700 mi US $800 |
Replace AC compressor and related parts |
| 118000 mi US $400 |
Had a blend door replaced on drivers side. |
2004 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
325-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| 132000 mi US $200 |
Replaced alternator. |
2004 GMC Sierra 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
285-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 56000 mi US $97 |
AC Drive-Belt tensioner failure |
| 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?) |
| 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. |
| 56000 mi US $325 |
Shop replaced driver side heater-damper-door motor. |
| 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. |
2004 GMC Sierra 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 62000 mi | Replace instrument cluster due to failure. Covered under manufacturers extended warantee. |
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