While driving over 50mph on the highway I get a violent shaking in the engine and the steering wheel shakes bake and forth. The engine sound very loud while its doing this. It only occurs when I am at highway speeds.
2004 GMC Sierra 2500 engine problems
18 complaints (13% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 53,000.
- owner complaints
- 18
- of this car's complaints
- 13%
- typical mileage
- 53,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Exhaust system3
- Engine: diesel2
- Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1
- Cooling system1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
GMC Sierra 2500 engine problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 gmc sierra 2500. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the contact noticed a lot of white smoke emerging from the tail pipe. The vehicle was previously repaired under warranty by gwatney buick gmc (5700 landers rd, north little rock, ar 72117) for the same failure as listed in an unknown technical service bulletin regarding the fuel injectors. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired for the recent failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
Exhaust manifold bolts broken
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 gmc sierra 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle had a massive oil leak. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel injectors were defective, which filled the crankcase full of fuel and was a known issue. The vehicle would have been repaired per an extended warranty; however, it fell outside of the parameters of the extended warranty, increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 gmc sierra 2500. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate and the fuel restriction warning light illuminated. The failure occurred multiple times. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
I bought (2) sierra 2500 hd trucks that have serious hub assembly problems with one replacement in 2011, lighting system work when it want to and has drain five batteries from aaa and advance auto in the past seven years, ABS/engine light stays on since 2007 and after 10 years is gasket problems with gm products. I have talk to gm executive office that fix the hub assembly and tailgate recalls problem in 2011 but unwilling to deal with it now after talking to gm dan. I think I need out side counsel and engineering firm to test and testify on my behave and 2,300 other owners with the same problem. I want new vehicles and setting up a date with congressional oversight committee, and the federal safety agency review my case. I have met with congressional panel investigating gm that want to help me resolve this problem. I been a gm person but seriously looking in the foreign market if I have no serious resolution.
Vehicle has experienced multiple instances of exhaust manifold bolt failures at the cylinder head on both banks of the engine.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 gmc sierra 2500 hd. The contact stated that while driving various speeds he would hear a loud noise coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where the contact was advised that the manifold bolts were fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact also noticed that the instrument cluster failed and he was unable to determine what speed he was traveling, how much fuel was in the vehicle, etc. The vehicle was taken for inspection where the contact was advised that the cluster wiring failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted however, they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. The current mileage was approximately 53,000.
I bought this truck from dealer with 40151 miles. I have this truck from 2007 to present time with the mileage at 51,000 miles. The truck has been used for personal use only. I feel that there should be a investigation into this problem because this will effect millions of gm trucks. This problem will cost over $1000. To fix because of possible fire,engine failure, emissions problems, other very costly problems that will relate to the bolts breaking off from defect on the exhaust manifold. This can cause very serious problems. (this is as serious as the toyota car problems or worse). I also think with the new air emissions standards these trucks will not pass the inspections. Because of the exhaust leaks on the motor. There is no doubt I feel this should & can be a class action suit. Gm knows of this defect of the bolt but still no recall. Why must it take someone to get killed or hurt before they fix the problem. I don't have thousands to fix this problem & now when I drive I am worried about the truck going on fire. Gm must do the right thing to correct the problem the caused. Please keep me informed. Thank [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Questions about the 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 engine
Does the 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 have engine problems?
Owners have filed 18 complaints about the engine of the 2004 GMC Sierra 2500, 13% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 engine problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 53,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 engine?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the GMC Sierra 2500 have bad engine?
The GMC Sierra 2500 model years with the most engine complaints are 2001 (29 complaints), 2004 (18 complaints) and 2005 (18 complaints).
Other 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 problems
Brakes 56Electrical 48Transmission 9Fuel system 8Steering 7Body 5Tires 3Visibility 3Acceleration 2Airbags 2Driver assistance 2Lights 2Seats 2Seat belts 1Suspension 1Wheels 1
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