2004 GMC Sierra service brakes problems
44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2004 GMC Sierra — 23% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have a 2004 gmc sierra and all of a sudden my airbag light and abs light came on took it in to have it looked and the airbags are not communicating with the sensor and they would have to go more in depth on the abs but to go more in depth they charge $80.00 an hour just to be able to figure it…”
filed Feb 5, 2016
“Rusted out/ corroded brake lines burst while stopping for a deer running out on the road. Was warned of this problem upon purchase of the vehicle in 2010 and personally coated all brake lines b4 winter every year...never saw worse lines! I own classic cars that are twice as old with shiney original…”
filed Jan 7, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- CERTAIN TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND VANS EQUIPPED WITH BOSCH HYDRO-BOOST BRAKE…Campaign 05V043000 · Feb 8, 2005
- CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND PASSENGER VANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE…Campaign 04V045000 · Feb 4, 2004
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
PIT3665E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 31, 2017
Service Brakes problems in other Sierra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Sierra | 19 | 31% |
| 2015 Sierra | 2 | 4% |
| 2013 Sierra | 4 | 10% |
| 2012 Sierra | 3 | 10% |
| 2011 Sierra | 3 | 7% |
| 2010 Sierra | 3 | 9% |
| 2009 Sierra | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 Sierra | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 Sierra | 12 | 20% |
| 2006 Sierra | 20 | 38% |
| 2005 Sierra | 27 | 23% |
| 2003 Sierra | 45 | 22% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 GMC Sierra
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.