Model year record

2004 GMC Sierra 1500

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 254 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V562000

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Component
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Manufacturer
MOBILITY WORKS
Vehicles affected
1,660
Reported to NHTSA
2004-11-26

Defect description

ON CERTAIN VANS EQUIPPED WITH SURE-LOK WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT SYSTEMS, THE SPROCKET TEETH OF THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY IS OUT OF ALIGNMENT.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE WHEELCHAIR MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY SECURED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES TO A WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT RETRACTORS AS NECESSARY. SURE-LOK WILL HANDLE THE REPAIRS FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SURE-LOCK AT 1-908-231-1804 OR MOBILITYWORKS AT 1-800-769-8267.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V240000

Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire

Component
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire
Manufacturer
REGENCY CONVERSIONS INC.
Vehicles affected
285
Reported to NHTSA
2004-05-17
Owners notified
2004-06-11

Defect description

THE SPARE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY THAT WAS PROVIDED ON CERTAIN CONVERSION VEHICLES WILL NOT FIT ON THE FRONT WHEEL HUB DUE TO OFFSET OF THE WHEEL. HOWEVER, IT WILL FIT ON THE REAR WHEELS.

Safety risk

IF SOMEONE HAS A FLAT TIRE ON THE FRONT WHEEL, THEY WILL NOT BE ABLE TO INSTALL THE PROVIDED SPARE TIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SPARE WHEEL WITH THE CORRECT OFFSET. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 11, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT REGENCY AT 1-800-989-4727.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel4750,000 mi
Service brakes4389,900 mi
Electrical system3262,000 mi
Steering1736,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic1656,000 mi
Vehicle speed control837,000 mi
Air bags656,000 mi
Tires625,000 mi
Engine596,494 mi
Fuel/propulsion system5104,000 mi
Power train412,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip46,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)36,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling360,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine341,600 mi
Power train: automatic transmission31,000 mi
Steering: column317,377 mi
Wheels374,000 mi
Air bags: frontal251,525 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system247,982 mi
Exterior lighting269,000 mi
Fuel system, other262,000 mi
Parking brake220,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings233,000 mi
Suspension236,000 mi
Unknown or other2
Vehicle speed control: cruise control2200 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables11,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition136,415 mi
Equipment125,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner160,000 mi
Equipment: electrical112,000 mi
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer130 mi
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: unit145,760 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit145,760 mi
Fuel system, gasoline192,405 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system1160,000 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit159,600 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)182,000 mi
Seat belts130 mi
Service brakes, electric132,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc15 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads120,000 mi
Steering: gear box: shaft sector147,000 mi
Suspension: front113,620 mi
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle131 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1
Visibility157,384 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor1102,000 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer153,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring117,377 mi

The 2003 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2005 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.