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2004 GMC Sierra 2500 brakes problems

56 complaints (39% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 71,000. 1 crash reported.

owner complaints
56
of this car's complaints
39%
typical mileage
71,000
crashes
1
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
    3
  • Supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
    1
  • Power assist
    1
  • Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
    1
  • Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: wheel speed sensor/tone ring
    1

At what mileage

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GMC Sierra 2500 brakes problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 brakes

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Brake failure 21ABS 6

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 30, 2021 · Brakes · WV

Brakes lines failed under truck do to rusted out lines

Filed Apr 16, 2021 · Brakes · NV

Emergency brakes don't engage

Filed Jan 4, 2020 · Brakes, Steering · 158,500 miles · WI

During cold mornings (wisconsin) I start my truck and I have no power steering and soft brakes. It is my understanding that the power steering runs the brake boost. Also, it is my understanding that there is a service bulletin that says that the power steering fluid should be replaced with low/cold temp fluid. My concern is what happens if I lose power steering and brakes while I am driving.

Filed Mar 29, 2018 · Brakes · 63,000 miles · MA

Pulling out of a parking lot, lost brakes. Steel brake lines by fuel tank, let go causing truck to loose brakes

Filed Aug 22, 2017 · Brakes · 48,000 miles · MI

I was traveling south on I-75 highway about 70 MPH, in motion, in northern michigan and had to stop fast when an accident occurred in front of me. I slammed/mashed my foot on the brake pedal only to feel it fall to the floor, the metal hydraulic line failed and I now have no brakes at all!! I began to press on the parking brake and down shift the transmission to assist in the slowing of the vehicle. I also steered around the stopped cars into the side and ditch of the road. I luckily had the right reactions but not all people do or cannot act as fast. This is a dangerous issue with this gmc sierra 2004. Please have it recalled. I had to have the repair shop replace all the metal brake lines as they were corroded. I have never had a vehicle fail its brake lines like this. My vehicle only has 48,000 miles on it and is garage kept super clean.

Filed Feb 10, 2017 · Brakes, Electrical · 45,000 miles · NY

My vehicle had brake lines replace two times with less than 65,000 miles because breaks stop working. Fuel line replaced under 55,000 miles because it made check engine light come on speedometer erratic,oil pressure gauge high and low,fuel gauge erratic under 65,000 miles. Loud noise from engine service technician reported the exhaust manifold bolts has broken to call a white smoke from the motor. Everything happened with consider to be low mileage in talking to gm they don't care because enough report has not been made.

Filed Mar 18, 2016 · Brakes · 176,395 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 gmc sierra 2500 hd. While driving 10 MPH, the brakes failed without warning. It was diagnosed that all the brake lines needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 176,395.

Filed Mar 16, 2016 · Brakes, Fuel system · 107,900 miles · AK

In the past three months the fuel lines needed replacement as they had rusted so badly that a leak formed. Yesterday while pulling my 10,000 pound boat, my brakes suddenly failed because of a leak in the line between the ABS box and the right front wheel. The catastrophic failure nearly caused me to lose control of my vehicle and boat. I was able to downshift and use by emergency brake to bring the rig to a stop.

Filed Mar 4, 2016 · Brakes · 185,000 miles · MA

I live in south east ma. Were sault is use always and it has rotted my brake lines at the ABS controll a line let go on my truck with family and my grand babies I am a heavy truck operator with a cdl so I know not to panic I got my truck stopped without a crash but if my wife was driveing or my young daughter they wouldnt be so lucky we in the saulting states should have staneless steal for safty cant be to much to ask for young lifes at stake or people who panic what should I do at the time I was in the city of taunton I was coming to a heavily traveled street in rush hour trafic the brake line to rear brakes falled because of rot on inspion I see they are all rotting and need to be repaired I dont have body rot or frame rot of any kind always car wash after storms on nice days.

Filed Aug 7, 2015 · Brakes · 197,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 gmc 2500. The contact stated that the emergency brake was inoperable. The contact mentioned that the parking brake was depressed and an abnormal noise emitted from the under carriage of the vehicle. The contact believed that the parking brake cable was fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 197,000.

Questions about the 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 brakes

Does the 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 have brakes problems?

Owners have filed 56 complaints about the brakes of the 2004 GMC Sierra 2500, 39% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 brakes problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 71,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 brakes?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the GMC Sierra 2500 have bad brakes?

The GMC Sierra 2500 model years with the most brakes complaints are 2002 (78 complaints), 2003 (73 complaints) and 2001 (62 complaints).

Other 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 problems

Electrical 48Engine 18Transmission 9Fuel system 8Steering 7Body 5Tires 3Visibility 3Acceleration 2Airbags 2Driver assistance 2Lights 2Seats 2Seat belts 1Suspension 1Wheels 1

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