2004 GMC Sierra HD GMC Sierra HD 2004

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2004 GMC Sierra HD repairs by problem area

Engine (28%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (22%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 18 repairs.
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2004 GMC Sierra HD repair cost distribution

$2500+ (8%)

$1000 - $2499 (31%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (23%)

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 GMC Sierra HD

Engine not specified

GMC in Michigan, United States
Oct 2012 - Jul 2015
Nov 2012

64200 mi

US $1000
Oil pump O-ring failed. Replaced oil pump. 
May 2013

72300 mi

US $1000
Oil pump o-ring failure. 
Jun 2015

103000 mi
Knock sensors started disagreeing, causing the computer to warn of failure of one or both sensors. Intake manifold had to be removed to access and replace the sensors. 
GMC in Alberta, Canada
Sep 2013 - Oct 2016
Apr 2014

91860 mi

C $3000
Shocks bad..replace all 4 prevent maintenance 4wd hub bad. replaced right front hub assembly 
GMC in Montana, United States
Oct 2013 - Nov 2013
Nov 2013

112000 mi

US $1695
tranny shift lever tension spring had broken stopping the shift lever form leaving park position wear found by dealer mechanic on tie rod end passenger side wheel. both exterior door handles would not return to home position after door was opened. This stopped the door locks from working correctly and sometimes would prevent door from latching closed. 

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2004 GMC Sierra HD 4-door

turbocharged 8-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

GMC in Colorado, United States
Mar 2022 - Mar 2024
May 2022

129000 mi

US $100
This is a diesel (Duramax) truck with Allison trans and Dana diffs so it have very few gm components. Replaced one u-joint and driveshaft support bearing. Replaced brake master cylinder - had spongy pedal. Replaced high pressure steering line. 
GMC in Michigan, United States
Aug 2016 - Jun 2022
Dec 2016

165000 mi

US $200
Replace glow plugs and buss bars. 
Apr 2017

165000 mi

US $2250
Replace injectors, glow plug, thermostats, adjust valves, rebuild fuel filter head pump. 
May 2017

167000 mi

US $10
Soldered in new instrument cluster and climate control light bulbs 
Sep 2017

170000 mi

US $120
Replace climate control unit previous attempt to replace light bulbs damaged unit 
Oct 2017

170000 mi

US $100
Cut out rusty piece on rocker below pass rear door and welded in New metal then body and paint finishing 
Dec 2017

170000 mi

US $200
Replace both starting batteries 
Jun 2022

185000 mi

US $80
Rust repair to drivers side rocker panel. Cut out old metal weld in new metal and paint. Also tailgate bottom left and right. Applied chassis wax to rockers and tailgate and frame. 

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