Model year guide

2004 GMC Sierra 1500

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 84 on record.

2004 GMC Sierra 1500 — representative photo
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2004 GMC Sierra 1500 at a glance

Safety recalls5
Combined15 mpg
Typical price$6,624

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

2004 GMC Sierra 1500 recalls 5

Equipment Adaptive/mobility NHTSA Campaign #04V562000 · 26/11/2004

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

Fix: 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.

Service Brakes, Air NHTSA Campaign #06E050000 · 06/06/2006

CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL NATIONAL AND CARQUEST AFTERMARKET HUB ASSEMBLIES, P/N 515058, SOLD FOR USE ON 2001-2006 GENERAL MOTORS 1500 AND 2500 4WD TRUCKS. ON THE SUBJECT HUB ASSEMBLIES, THE ABS SENSOR CORD DEPARTS FROM THE HUB ASSEMBLY AT A 90 DEGREE ANGLE. AS A RESULT, THERE IS A FIT ISSUE WITH THE BRAKE ROTOR DUST SHIELD INTERFERING WITH THE ABS SENSOR CORD. IF THE HUB ASSEMBLY IS INSTALLED DESPITE THIS INTERFERENC…

Fix: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY ITS OWNERS AND WILL EITHER CREDIT THE CUSTOMERS ACCOUNT OR REPLACE THE UNIT. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2006. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-563-8507 EXT 3530.

Tires:temporary/emergency Spare Tire NHTSA Campaign #04V240000 · 17/05/2004

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.

Fix: 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.

Fuel System, Gasoline NHTSA Campaign #06E043000 · 19/05/2006

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE…

Fix: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

Wheels:hub NHTSA Campaign #07E106000 · 17/12/2007

CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND DECEMBER 20, 2007, SOLD FOR LIGHT DUTY AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE INBOARD RETENTION NUT USED TO MAINTAIN HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY CAN LOOSEN RESULTING IN AN ABS LIGHT INDICATION, NOISE, AND/OR WHEEL SEPARATION.

Fix: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE HUB ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL TOLL-FREE AT 877-489-6659.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2004 GMC Sierra 1500 MPG & running costs

Combined15 mpg
City13 mpg
Highway17 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,164

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 worth?

Low
$2,864
Typical price
$6,624
High
$10,700

From 82 comparable 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$20,820
Depreciation (5 yrs)$4,300
Total$25,120
Per mile$0.33

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($6,624) with the same model 4 model-years older ($3,193), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2004 GMC Sierra 1500 trims & engines on record

Trims
SLE · Base · SLT · Denali
Engines
5.3L 8-cyl · 4.8L 8-cyl · 4.3L 6-cyl · 6.0L 8-cyl

2004 GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles on record

Other GMC Sierra 1500 model years

2004 GMC Sierra 1500 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2004 GMC Sierra 1500. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What gas mileage does the 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 at about 15 mpg combined (13 city / 17 highway).

How much is a 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 worth?

Comparable 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 listings run roughly $2,864–$10,700, typically around $6,624 (from 82 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.