Five problems related to noises during shifting have been reported for the 2004 GMC Sierra. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Truck vibrates and makes noise between 40 and 50. Sounds like binding. Happens as truck is shifting in and out of overdrive. Dealer has tried but cannot duplicate condition.
The transmission has intermittent shifting problems, it hesitates and big noise happens. Dealer hasn't found anything. Also truck vibrates at 40-50 miles an hr. Very annoying. The dealer says on going problem with no solution. Thinking of buying a Ford moving ahead.
Problems with shifting on 2004 GMC Sierra. The consumer noticed some shifting problems and noises. The consumer was advised that the transmission must be taken out. The consumer found that the vehicle should have been not sold until repaired. Recall# 04019.
The center hub of the wheels constantly falls off. The plastic screws that hold the hub on the wheel are not securing the hub properly. The consumer has lost six of these hubs since owning the vehicle. The vehicle would buck when put into 4low and shifting into park or neutral from reverse or drive. The vehicle made a thumping noise when making left turns and the consumer could feel it in the steering wheel.
Transmission will slip every so often, also it will make a loud noise when shifting from 2nd to 3rd. This happens alot but not every time. The four wheel drive makes a grinding noise as you start moving and continues for a good distance (4 high).