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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 Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 44000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 45000 | 300 | Driver side window, mirror & door lock would not function. Repair shop found broken wire and repaired |
| Sep | 2011 | 49000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| GMC Sierra 1500 in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2006 | 100 | New intermediate steering shaft to fix steering clunk | |
| Mar | 2007 | 0 | Fix steering clunk again by disconnecting intermediate steering shaft and fully extending and retracting a bit, then re-connecting. | |
| Jan | 2008 | 89000 | 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 | 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 | 300 | Bad left front wheel bearing. Replaced pads and rotors at same time. Replaced pads and rotors at same time. |
| Aug | 2009 | 128000 | 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 | 450 | Installed parts to fix transfer case pump rub issue. |
| Jun | 2011 | 181000 | 300 | Oil pressure sending unit was bad and would report no oil pressure at RPM's above 3,000. |
| Mar | 2012 | 204000 | 0 | 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 | 213700 | 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 | 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 | 225000 | 100 | P0332 code - engine knock sensor. Known problem if water gets under intake manifold from washing/splashing in this 5.3 motor. |
| Apr | 2013 | 227000 | 900 | Tie rod ends replaced. Not bad since they were originals. Front differential seals leaking and actuator leakng. |
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 | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 67000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 73000 | 0 | 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 | 100 | Front axle seals leaking. |
| Dec | 2011 | 94000 | 40 | worn out inner tie rod, passenger side |
| Jun | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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 | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 104000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 113000 | 275 | Intermediate steering shaft failure - vibration and noise. |
| Oct | 2011 | 132000 | 200 | Replaced alternator. |
| Sep | 2012 | 142000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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 | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 45000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 45000 | 245 | rear pads worn down to metal, destroyed the rotors, no indication from the wear detectors. left front wheel bearing frozen. |
| Jan | 2011 | 45000 | 500 | water pump bearing squeeling loudly, replaced! |
| Mar | 2013 | 53000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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 | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2005 | 0 | Dealer lubricated intermediate steering shaft to "remedy" clunk. | |
| Dec | 2006 | 125 | Replaced intermediate steering shaft with new unit. | |
| Feb | 2010 | 0 | Complete transmission overhaul Replace instrument cluster due to failure. Covered under manufacturers extended warantee. | |
| Jul | 2011 | 1250 | Replaced failed audio system, including speakers. | |
| Mar | 2013 | 93000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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