Two problems related to transmission noise have been reported for the 2004 GMC Sierra 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 based on all problems reported for the 2004 Sierra 1500.
: the contact stated while traveling 20 mph the transmission made a noise while it was changing gears. At first the noise was a light ping but now the noise had become regressively worse. The sound graduated to a clunk. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the contact was alerted that a letter from the manufacturer indicated that the vehicle could not be fixed. The noise was a characteristic of the way the vehicle was manufactured. Updated 9/28/2006 -.
The contact owns a 2004 GMC Sierra 1500. While making a left or right turn at 15 mph, the contact heard a noise coming from the steering shaft. The dealer lubricated the steering shaft and the noise ceased. However, the noise has currently returned. The dealer stated that this was a maintenance issue that would have to be corrected on a regular basis. The failure mileage was 18,000 and current mileage was 46,000. Updated 12/12/2007 the consumer also stated the transmission shuttered. Updated 12/12/07.