Instrument cluster works intermittently. Speedometer, fuel gauge etc, do not work at random times. (while operating the vehicle, or not) the lights on the instrument cluster also dim, flicker, and sometimes go out completely. This particular vehicle has very low mileage, (used as a recreational vehicle, not primary transportation) it was purchased new and has been well maintained.
2004 GMC Sierra 1500 acceleration problems
11 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 37,000.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- typical mileage
- 37,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Cruise control2
- Accelerator pedal1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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GMC Sierra 1500 acceleration problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Inconsistent idle, check engine light, reduced engine power, idle sticks. Dealer ran diagnostic said was accelerator pedal pressure sensor. I purchased replacement part & had replaced. The problem continued & I had dealer run another diagnostic resulting in the same issue. Old part or no longer available.
Own a 2004 gmc sierra bought brand new had numerous problems steering gear box went out completely dealer r/r part as a recall / steering problem knocking in wheel took to dealer four times installed grease pack in intermediate shaft last a couple of months problem recurs dealer states recall on shaft but wont r/r part hav problem with d/s door speaker blown twice dealer r/r part n/c d/s seatbelt squeaks r/r part dealer n/c now I have a another serious problem with the engine goes into rest mode while driving at 50 MPH u drive up a hill and will only go two to five MPH this is very dangerous so I have to find a place to pull over and turn vehicle off ECM resets and then is ok till next morning same thing dealer is still under investigation on problem I currently have 53,000 miles on it transmission is making clunking noise also while shifting from park into gears ? R/s half shaft seal blown out on me four wheel drive/ I am glad I bought ext warr for this and also the water pump went out on me 3,000 miles ago 50,000 for a water pump warr covered this and the half shft seal steering shaft and gear box has been a recall for this year . Also the instrument panel gauges have been a recall I have personally received letter for the instrument panel speed and fuel gauge inoperative correctly gm has a recall on these three items r/r by dealer on a recall so please read and contact your dealer with these common problems that have been recalled steering box intermediate shaft and speed fuel gauge cluster.
The speedometer has stopped working correctly, after doing a little bit of research this is a very common problem with many cheverolet full size vehicles. This was very obviously a manufacturing defect. For example when sitting at a stop sign the speedometer was reading 35-40 MPH, and was either stuck or read completly incorrect.
2004 gmc sierra 1500 speedometer failed after warranty was over. Speedometer sticks and reads anywhere from 60 to 120 MPH when standing still. Many complaints in forums, but no recall from gmc. Unsafe to drive without knowing true speed. Gmc wants big bucks to fix, should be recalled.
The speedometer on the 2004 gmc sierra is irratic. It will read a speed but it will not be moving. You cannot tell how fast you are going, which makes it unsafe.
Speedometer does not work on 2004 gmc 1500.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 75 MPH on the interstate, the speedometer gauge began to decrease and increase without warning producing erroneous readings contrary to the actual miles per hour being driven. Although the problem persisted, the dealer and manufacturer were not alerted. *ak updated 11/0/906.
Cruise control does not hold back in down hill decent,it just free wheels, set at 45 MPH,it will go to 60 or faster until you put on the brakes.
Cruise control does not work properly,when descending down a hill,the truck picks up speed,there is no hold back,it just like it free wheels.
Questions about the 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 acceleration
Does the 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 have acceleration problems?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the acceleration of the 2004 GMC Sierra 1500, 5% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 acceleration problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 37,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 acceleration?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the GMC Sierra 1500 have the most acceleration problems?
The GMC Sierra 1500 model years with the most acceleration complaints are 2009 (12 complaints), 2014 (12 complaints) and 2020 (12 complaints).
Other 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 problems
Electrical 81Brakes 67Steering 21Engine 13Fuel system 9Airbags 8Transmission 8Tires 6Visibility 5Suspension 4Driver assistance 3Lights 3Wheels 3Seat belts 1
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