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2004 GMC Sierra ClassicProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2004 GMC Sierra Classic, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints11 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage220kEngine and engine cooling, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 1, 2015. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 GMC Sierra Classic has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine and engine cooling11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2004 GMC Sierra Classic recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2004 vs. every other Sierra Classic year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Sierra Classic median. How we score

'03'04'07
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Sierra Classic owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I DROVE DOWN THE STREET AND THE TRUCK STARTED SMOKING. THE SMOKE STARTED TO INCREASE SO I TURNED THE TRUCK AROUND AND PARKED IT OUT FRONT OF MY HOUSE AND ALL OF THE SUDDEN FLAMES STARTED TO APPEAR. NEEDLESS TO SAY THE TRUCK JUST BLEW UP. *TR
Complaint 10731423 · Jul 1, 2015 · 220,000 miles

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