2004 GMC Sierra 1500 Service Brakes Problems
- 42
- 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 42 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake lines · 20 records
- brake pedal · 17 records
- brake line · 15 records
- pedal went · 13 records
- went floor · 12 records
- brake fluid · 11 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 14 |
| 100–150k mi | 12 |
| 30–60k mi | 10 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes
04 gmc sierra 1500 extended cab front steel brake lines corrosion/rusted and burst caused sudden fluid leakage and failure to stop placed me in a dangerous/hazardous situation. Finding a reliable shop, expensive towing and repairs caused tremendous burden and inconvenience. *tr
ODI 10547359
Service Brakes · Suspension
FRAME RUST. *LN
ODI 10542412
Service Brakes
Brakes worked perfectly to stop vehicle on a steep downward hill in order to open a gate at the bottom of the hill of my driveway. After the gate was opened the vehicle proceeded down the hill coasting and there was a total brake failure when trying to slow down. The pedal went to the floor with no brakes whatsoever. The vehicle crashed into a tree to avoid going over a cliff. The vehicle has been well maintained…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10543376
Service Brakes
This occurred on 8/13/2013 in central virginia and the truck had 93461 miles on it. While moving my 2004 gmc sierra 1500 truck in my driveway, my brake pedal went to the floor because the rear passenger side brake line had burst. There was no warning light or chime indicating a brake system issue. The dual master cylinder system only provided enough braking to slightly slow the vehicle down and the parking brake…
ODI 10537587
Service Brakes
I was parking our 2004 gmc sierra pick up truck when my foot went right to the floor. After getting out of the truck, i noticed all the brake fluid draining out of the brake line on to the ground. When our mechanic looked at it, he said all the brake lines were rusted out and that the whole undercarriage of the truck was entirely rusted out. What a disgrace. *tr
ODI 10536393
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph uphill, the brake pedal was depressed without any response from the vehicle. The emergency brake was engaged in order to stop the vehicle from accelerating any farther. The contact parked the vehicle and noticed that the brakes lines were completely corroded due to excessive rust. In addition, brake fluid was…
ODI 10532294
Service Brakes
Got in my car and proceeded to go down the road i was doing about 45 miles an hour i hit the brakes to slow down and the brake pedal went the whole way to the floor after i got stopped and checked it out the brake lines are completely rusted through. *tr
ODI 10531590
Service Brakes
Incident #1 while traveling at 50 mph on a country road i applied brakes to decelerate for a 75 degree right hand bend in the road. The brake pedal went to the floor. I had to column shift down through third, second, and then to first gear, to slow down. I was unable to get to emergency brake. Fortunately it was on a lightly traveled road and there was no on coming traffic as i had to veer into that lane to make the…
ODI 10524720
Fuel/Propulsion System · Instrument Cluster/Panel · Service Brakes
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.
ODI 10641747
Service Brakes
I was approaching a stop sign driving approximately 45 mph. When i applied the brakes the pedal went to the floor, and the vehicle wouldn't stop. I maneuvered past several vehicles almost striking them. I was able to apply the emergency brake to stop the vehicle after some distance past the intersection. I am a police officer with 25 years on the job. I have attending various driving courses related to my…
ODI 10508798
Service Brakes
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that while the brake pedal was depressed, the abs system activated without warning. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnosed performed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 97,000 and the current mileage was 98,000.
ODI 10500674
Service Brakes
While exiting the highway driver pressed brake pedal which sank all the way to the floor with approx 5 percent braking power. Driver lifted off and reapplied the brakes in an attempt to fix problem at this point a dash light and alarm illuminated to warn of brake issues; braking power was still only 5 percent. Driver was able to stop before an accident occurred but only because of light traffic and plenty of run off…
ODI 10491957
Service Brakes
The brake lines on my truck rotted off and it cost over a grand to fix them. There should be a recall. *tr
ODI 10475347
Service Brakes
While coming to an intersection the brakes were applied and the pedal became soft and when to the floor, without slowing the vehicle down. The transmission was shifted into neutral and the emergency/parking brake was applied immediately in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle went to the local dealership where the diagnosis was a brake line had ruptured due to corrosion (rust) on the driver side rear line. The…
ODI 10475481
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that the brake lines were deteriorating and the material was rusted. As a result, brake fluid ws constantly leaking and the brakes had become hard to engage. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or a private mechanic. The manufacturer was notified who stated that there were no recalls for the vehicle and offered no assistance. The vin was not…
ODI 10472657
Service Brakes
Total brake failure. Due to rusted lines brake fluid poured out. *tr
ODI 10631378
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 gmc sierra 1500. The contact stated that when attempting to apply the brakes, the brake pedal extended to the floor. After inspecting the vehicle he noticed that brake fluid was leaking and the brake lines were corroded which caused it to burst. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired.…
ODI 10598611
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