2004 GMC Sierra 2500 brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 56 complaints for the 2004 GMC Sierra 2500, 32% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 56 32% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 71,000 miles 51 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 8 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 13 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 7 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 4 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 51 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 71,000 miles, and 43% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
Lost brakes while driving 35 MPH was able to stop and noticed brake fluid dripping from above gas tank just forward of rear axle on drivers side. New brake line was installed at GMC dealer in july 2010 after it burst going 45 MPH same problem as in july 2010 that caused an accident with property damage to my vehicle and others property after sudden complete brake failure. New line is severely corroded at each green plastic clip after only 7 months.
I was approaching an intersection in my 2004 GMC sierra 4x4 2500hd pickup truck with a 2800 pound trailer when I pressed the brakes to stop. The brake pedal went to the floor and I was unable to stop. The trailer brakes were not enough to stop the vehicle and I continued into the intersection and was almost struck by two other vehicles. They just missed hitting my vehicle and causing serious injuries to myself and my passenger, as well as themselves.
Other problems reported for the 2004 GMC Sierra 2500
- Electrical system 49 complaints
- Engine 17 complaints