2004 GMC Sierra 1500 electrical problems

Filed Aug 15, 2019 · Electrical, Visibility · 102,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that there was a burning electrical odor inside the vehicle. The contact reached out to the manufacturer regarding the failure of the blower fan resister and was informed that the extended warranty had expired. The contact stated that he never received the notification. The vehicle was taken to cotters gmc (435 hall ave, st mary's, pa 15857, 814‑834‑2063) and they provide a verbal diagnosis of the blower resister fan and electrical harness failure. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 102,000.

Filed Sep 11, 2018 · Electrical · 97,000 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 gmc sierra 1500. While operating the vehicle, the instrument cluster gauges flashed off and on and, at times, completely stopped operating. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but the local dealer was not notified. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 97,000.

Filed Jul 13, 2018 · Electrical · 52,608 miles · MI

My truck is my back-up vehicle that sits in the side driveway most of the time but I drive when I'm transporting large items or moving to a new home. I recently drove it and noticed the speedometer not working and went searching for information about related issues on the internet when I found a recall notice posted on gmc's website but they are saying it's past the "time" allowed to get the problem fixed. I didn't even know that there was a problem or a time frame to get this done because I don't drive this truck much. Now I have to pay for the dealership's inspection of the instrument panel only to have them tell me that it's indeed broke and that they are not going to repair it under the recall. I'm not sure what to do but I'm hopping mad because this is a problem that other gmc owners probably had repaired but because this was my back-up vehicle, I'm penalized for not having the problem surface earlier before the "time" frame expired. The dealership I currently have my truck at is sheldon gmc in rochester hills, mi 48307 I can be reached at [xxx] call or text. Thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *cc

Filed Aug 1, 2017 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 82,000 miles · FL

Battery runs down drained, control panel lights goes out. Ac quit working. Vehicle sits in our yard most of the time. We have to charge battery every day in order to go anywhere.

Filed May 20, 2017 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 6,500 miles · CA

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.

Filed Jan 26, 2016 · Electrical · 31,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 gmc sierra 1500. While operating the vehicle, the speedometer failed to operate or display a speed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the speedometer cluster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 31,000.

Filed Jul 17, 2015 · Electrical · 30,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 gmc sierra 1500. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the instrument panel failed without warning. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

Filed Nov 5, 2014 · Electrical · 38,892 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the fuel gauge failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the instrument panel needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 38,892.

Filed Oct 6, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 104,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that the fuel tank strap fractured due to corrosion. Also, the brake lines were rusted and the instrument panel gauges were inoperable. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who replaced the brake lines. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 104,000.

Filed Jul 5, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · 231,000 miles · NY

I have been having trouble starting my 2004 gmc, sometime when I turned the key it would do nothing, I had it towed in and spent over $500 to repair it, alternator, battery etc, and it did not fix the problem. When I got it back, and it did it again, I found that if I moved the steering wheel up and down with the lever, it would then start. Yesterday I went out to start my truck in my driveway, and the key will not turn in the ignition. It feels like the ignition came apart or something inside. The steering wheel is not locked. It is ridiculous that I will have to pay to have this vehicle towed in again and pay to repair the ignition, when gm has been having huge problems with ignitions! I have had other problems with this vehicle to include a fire under the dash. My insurance covered it because a fuse melted and did not do it's job, however now my speedometer does not work, and they want me to pay for a new wiring harness which I will not do. I use my GPS to track my speed! The rear transfer case went on it, and I spent $1,800 to have a new one installed. There have been other small things, but those are the major problems I have had over the years. I am like every other average person. I had no idea how to get gm to fix them, so I just paid myself! When I was researching how to replace the ignition, I came across your site. I have no idea what I can do about this or how to go about it. I need my truck as soon as possible, so I will probably get stuck paying again! Thank you