Wheel Cover/hubcaps problems of the 2004 GMC Sierra

Two problems related to wheel cover/hubcaps have been reported for the 2004 GMC Sierra. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Wheel Cover/hubcaps problem

Failure Date: 04/12/2004

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.

2 Wheel Cover/hubcaps problem

Failure Date: 03/05/2004

The first cap fell off the truck with only 405 miles, the others fell off soon after. All caps were replaced and soon fell off as well. One cap flew in front of an on coming vehicle almost causing a collision. The consumer stated the chrome on the rims were the problem. The consumer tried to get the dealer to replace the rims, but to no avail.


Other Wheel related problems of the 2004 GMC Sierra

Wheel Cover/hubcaps problems
2
Wheel Rim problems
1
Wheel problems
1


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