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2GTEK19T041••••••2004 Gmc SIERRA 1500
This build draws 3.4× more complaints than the average 2004 Gmc SIERRA 1500 build (6 vs 2).
6on this build
174on the model
100builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedService Brakes 4Hydraulic 3Tires 1Engine 1
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakescrashDec 2006
On or about 12/01/06, while pulling my truck ahead, the brakes failed, causing me to roll into a parked vehicle. On 3 other occasions, my truck has rolled through intersections due to ABS failure. I contacted my dealership about the problems I was having and they referred me to…
EngineAug 2014
The contact owns a 2004 gmc sierra 1500. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. During the failure, the temperature gauge reading was high and steam appeared from under the hood. The dealer stated that the engine cylinder head was cracked. The vehicle…
TiresApr 2004
I purchased a new 2004 gmc in febuary 04 and it keeps wearing the front tires to excess and the dealer keeps telling me that's normal for a four wheel drive,,bull the tires are bridgestone dueler 265/r70/17 andthe truck. *ak is a 1500 gmc serria , I maintain my equipment and…
Service BrakesSep 2012
While coming to an intersection the brakes were applied and the pedal became soft and when to the floor, without slowing the vehicle down. The transmission was shifted into neutral and the emergency/parking brake was applied immediately in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle…
Service BrakesJun 2006
I have a 2004 gmc sierra 1500 z71 pick up and the ABS and check brake lights keep coming on and off. After taken in to shop (dealer) they could not find any fault codes finally late 2008 I had it looked at by a local shop and they believe it is a bad card . Some times it wont go…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 2GTEK19T041164376 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.