2004 GMC Sierra 1500 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
- 16
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 16 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake lines · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
All of the brake lines below drivers side door became extremely rusted, thus busting and releasing all the brake fluid at once, leaveingthe vehicle inoperative. *tr
ODI 10456567
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that while approaching a traffic stop, he attempted to engage the brakes but the pedal was depressed into the floorboard abnormally. In addition, the contact applied the emergency brake to no avail. The contact stated that in order to stop the vehicle, he had to drive the vehicle alongside the sidewalk. After inspecting the vehicle, he discovered that…
ODI 10452376
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I own a 2004 gmc k1500 with about 70000 miles on it now. On 10/17/11 at 67410 miles i was doing a normal oil change with the vehicle elevated on a rack. I noticed fluid dripping on me from under the drivers floor area. Upon closer inspection i found almost all of the brake lines leading from the front of the truck to the abs unit rusted badly and leaking. As i was moving the vehicle from the rack the brake pedal…
ODI 10443395
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I got into my 2004 gmc sierra 1500 pickup truck and went to stop. The petal went to the floor. I discovered the brake lines were rusted and created a leak causing loss of the brakes. The vehicle has no rust in any other areas. It is obvious the brake lines were corroded well before the normal life of vehicle brakes. I was able to stop the vehicle before an accident was caused due primarily to my experience as a long…
ODI 10410613
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2004 gmc sierra ext cab with 40k miles has seriously degraded braking power. Upon sudden stops the vehicle wasn't to keep rolling taking far to long to stop. The pedal goes almost to the floor and yet the truck is still moving. The abs system does not indicate it is working but the wheel s do not lock up to a skid, in fact, i can't get the truck to skid or invoke the abs system no matter what i do. I called the…
ODI 10362561
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Severe brake line corrosion in my 2004 gmc sierra 1500 pickup. Complete failure of brake system. All brake lines severely bubbled and corroded. Estimate to repair is $2000. Nhtsa should extend investigation of 1999-2003 model year gmc trucks to 2004 and later model years. *tr
ODI 10350412
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2004 gmc pu trk abs activation @ 5mph or less trk don"t stop safely. *tr
ODI 10346218
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2004 gmc sierra 1500 4x4 extended cab / 37,828 miles / driven in pennsylvania - abs activates at low speed (approximately 5 - 10 mph) when attempting to stop on dry pavement. When abs activates, the truck will not stop as expected and have not been able to keep truck from entering intersections. Problem is intermittent but is increasing in regularity. Mechanics have stated this is a common problem with gm trucks and…
ODI 10293475
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2004 gmc 1500 4x4 85,000 mi., brakes feel soft and have excessive travel during emergency stopping or when towing. Have replaced front pads with more aggressive pads and no help, have tried bleeding several times to no avail. Personally think the problem lies in the lines from the master cyl. To abs box as these are flex style lines not hard lines, i have been in the automotive repair business for 40 years and have…
ODI 10290474
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Gmc & chev k1500 series pickup trucks 4x4 front wheel bearings abs brake censor unit i had 2 sets of these go bad on qa pickup with less than 35000 miles on it these wheel bearings are not bad they just become a little lose but are still in factory spec. There is a abs sensor in between them and the unit will malfunction in this condition which will not let you stop when on dry roads i ran through 2 stop signs…
ODI 10303056
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Dt*: the contact stated while applying sudden brake pressure at various speeds, there was an increased stopping distance. This was intermittent in nature. The vehicle was inspected numerous times by the dealer who was unable to duplicate the problem. The manufacturer was alerted.
ODI 10172119
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I have a 2004 gmc sierra 1500 z71 pick up and the abs and check brake lights keep coming on and off. After taken in to shop (dealer) they could not find any fault codes finally late 2008 i had it looked at by a local shop and they believe it is a bad card . Some times it wont go off for months and other times it is none stop. *tr
ODI 10251021
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2004 gmc 1500 developed problems with the brake equipment.*mr the consumer went to four different dealers who all admitted there was a problem with the brakes. *jb
ODI 10130171
Air Bags · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
While driving consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. Vehicle hit a meridian strip pole. Consumer was unable to maintain control of the vehicle, skidded into a guard rail, and vehicle flipped over twice. Upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy. Passenger and driver sustained neck and back injuries, and were transported by ambulance to a hospital. Vehicle was towed, and totaled by the…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10095093
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 gmc sierra 1500. While the vehicle was idling with the brake pedal depressed, the pedal extended to the floor without excess pressure being applied. The failure only occurs at low speeds, such as 15 mph. He has not taken the vehicle to the dealer. The failure mileage was 100 and current mileage was 28,000.
ODI 10212053
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph and depressing the brakes, there was an abnormal increase in stopping distance and time. The vehicle had not been inspected by a dealer nor repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure was approximately 15 and the current mileages were approximately 61,000.
ODI 10450615
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