general problems of the 2004 GMC Sierra 2500

The instrument panel cluster gauges don't always work. We were on freeway when we noticed speedometer had failed as well as fuel gauge , temp gauge all gauges inoperative. This is third time cluster panel is being replaced; first two under warranty third time we had to pay $204.

The contact owns a 2004 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that the instrument panel changed the display and language independently. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 63,000.

Recieved a conditional letter from gm stating that my vehicle my experience a condition resulting from corrosion that may effect the relay resistor module and wire connector for the heater/hvac fan motor. The letter states that the wire and/or resistor could overheat. This may be accompanied by a burning smell or smoke. I have first hand knowledge that a CO-workers truck caught fire on July 26, 2011 do to this specific problem. Several people have complained via the internet about fire damage from this condition. I have talked to general motors about this issue and they failed to react. My CO-worker did not have any systoms prior to his vehicle catching fire under his dash that totaled his truck. I am concerned that my truck wil lcatch fire without notice and as a result potentially burn down my house. Whenever someone discribes a symptom as a burning smell or smoke it is potentially to late to fix the issue and could cause bodly harm or death.

Started with speedometer, then gas gauge, then everything else on the dashboard stopped working.

My truck is a work truck driven by an employee, I have just recently become aware of a condition regarding the instrument cluster, wherein the whole panel does not work, I was advised by the employee that this happened quite some time ago, but was never made aware. I contacted GMC but apparently, because this is considered a special policy recall (only if someone complains - and within a specified time period 7 yrs or 80,000 miles) they will not repair this defect. I never received a notice, nor was I aware of the problem within that time period. I was further informed by my worker that at the time the panel went out, the fan for the heater/air condition unit appeared to smoke and now it does not work. Here again, I have not received any recall notices for this defect either. Finally, in my attempts to get the cluster repaired, I have been informed that there is a recall on the hydro boost accumulator. . . I have not once received a recall notice on this vehicle and I purchased this vehicle new. My vehicle has 101,000 miles on it. You would think that a vehicle of this nature would last longer than 100,000. But apparently not. . . Also, when these is such a major recall out on a vehicle you would think that GMC would contact you and advise you of this problem. .

The contact owns a 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 hd. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the speedometer failed to move. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.

Vehicle dies from time to time, and will not start from 10 to 45 minutes later after the engine dies. When this happens there is no electrical to any of the starting circuits. The first failure happened on an interstate highway, speed set at 70 mph, in left lane. Power steering lost, power braking lost control of the vehicle was critical, median was wooded so had to steer dead vehicle to right lane and off highway. This condition has happened 11 times and the last two were in traffic, with the next to last being in a curve on a 4 lane undivided state highway and coming within inches of a rear end collision. The vehicle was found to have loose pins at connector, but the mechanic said he was unsure that this was the problem, this was at the first failure in 2004. The last time it died was in heavy traffic on dallas north tollway, resulting in dodging traffic. This vehicle is currently in a local gm dealership repair shop and has been there for close to one month, with no sure cause of failure. Gm customer assistance center said that this was the only GMC k2500 in the world with this reported problem. This vehicle fails at various times and dates. Beginning on 05/09/04 to 06/28/09 and was placed in the repair shop on 07/02/09 this vehicle is unsafe due to loss of all power assist and difficult to brake and steer during this condition. During various repair shop visits "nothing is found" except the download shows that there are several failures. . . . . . .

2004 GMC sierra speedometer reading fluxuates intermittently, showing incorrect speed. This began to occur at 54,000 miles.

Allison transmission housing failed at 54,000 miles. Gm paid parts, I paid 1,200. 00 labor , was told that there was 2 bulletins out on defective housing and when they finished repair they said they installed updated housing so I would not have problem again. Don't think I should have paid anything to have it repaired! at 105,000 miles transfer case failed , cost 1,150. 00 to repair, have had to take back 2 more times as repair was not done right. At 112. 000 miles speedometer became erratic was told it was a common problem ,and see on complaint search it is , consider this a great safety danger as I do not know what speed I'm going can only guess not fixed yet found some who sells rebuilt ones foe 150. 00 ,said their rebuilding them due the large number that are failing. Also at 112,000 miles park neutral switch started acting up ,check engine light on ,shift bar light goes away, truck won't shift properly and stay in certain gears without shifting up ,effects door locks. Looked up park neutral shift as part and came across bulletins stating that during left hand turn front tire sprays water onto park neutral ,switch causing problem ,needs front & rear shield installed to solve problem. Have taken truck back in waiting for information. Also around 90,000 miles had very hard time starting truck and truck ran poorly,problem became worse took in, fuel injectors were bad and were replaced under warranty at 112,000 miles no need to say I'm not a GMC fan anymore , even though I live in lansing mi ( a gm town)and have lots of friends and family employed there. Good by GMC! never again.

The contact owns a 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 hd. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle began smoking near the glove box. The plastic coating on the wires began dripping, melting, and sparking. The vehicle then became engulfed in flames and was destroyed. A police and fire report was filed. The contact has pictures. The mileages were unknown.

My vehicle had brake lines replace two times with less than 65,000 miles because breaks stop working. Fuel line replaced under 55,000 miles because it made check engine light come on speedometer erratic,oil pressure gauge high and low,fuel gauge erratic under 65,000 miles. Loud noise from engine service technician reported the exhaust manifold bolts has broken to call a white smoke from the motor. Everything happened with consider to be low mileage in talking to gm they don't care because enough report has not been made.

Instrument display panel specifically the speedometer is now frozen at 120 mph. It happened at just under 60k miles on the vehicle. I had received notice that they would repair but now have to many miles on the vehicle. The cap on mileage is approximately 70k. Im happy to know that this part of the vehicle has nothing to do with safety. GMC wanting some $500 - $600. Dollars to fix this is the real issue. The 2004 chevy I own as well did the exact same thing. No problem here is there?.

: the contact stated the speedometer went out on the vehicle. The service dealer offered to fix at a charge but the contact declined and expressed that the component should be recalled. Updated 9/13/2006 -.