2004 GMC Sierra 1500 Review
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GMC Sierra 1500 model years
GMC Sierra 1500 types
- Extended Cab
- Crew Cab
- Regular Cab
Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Roomy extended- and crew cab models, strong V8 engines, innovative features.
Cons
- Spotty fit and finish, low-grade interior materials.
What’s new
The big news for 2004 is the addition of an all-new light-duty 1500 Crew cab model with a five-and-a-half-foot bed that replaces last year's 1500HD model. The Work truck package is now available on all Sierras, while base models get standard cruise control along with a chrome grille, wheels and bumper. Other changes include newly designed 17-inch wheels on 4WD models, the deletion of the Professional package and a Quadrasteer package that is now available without additional trailering equipment.
Edmunds says
Powerful drivetrains, classic exterior styling and unique options make the Sierra a pickup worth considering, but Fords new F-150 has it beat when it comes to interior design and overall refinement.
For sale nearby
56 listings
- 185,211 miles
- 6'7” bed, 8cyl
- Big Foot Auto Mart (164 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Power Driver Seat
- Upgraded Engine
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
- Alarm
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Located in Saint Cloud, MN
Good looking 4x4 that runs great, 5.3 V8...Salvage titleTEXT or Call us at 3**-2**-2*** today to schedule your test drive!! APPOINTMENT ONLY The inf...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary Unavailable.
Features and Specs:
15 Combined MPG (13 City/17 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1GTEK14T94Z249585
Stock: 75rge
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 01-12-2025- 213,578 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
- 6'7” bed, 8cyl
- Chuck Spaeth Ford (190 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
- Alarm
- Rear Bench Seats
- 6ft Bed
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Located in New Ulm, MN
Vortec 5.3L V8 SFI, 4-Speed Automatic with Overdrive, 4WD. 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 4WD Fine Silver Birch MetallicIf you are interested in this or a...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: Yes
Features and Specs:
15 Combined MPG (13 City/17 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 2GTEK19T341389360
Stock: UT04039
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-22-2025
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GMC Sierra 1500 Owner Reviews
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4.63 out of 5 starsRoger, 09/24/2010
2004 GMC Sierra 1500 2dr Regular Cab Work Truck Rwd LB (4.3L 6cyl 5M)
I purchased this vehicle used. It now has nearly 155,000 miles on it needing a little TLC and routine maintenance. It has needed little things like tune up, brakes, fluids changed, shocks and tires. This truck has exceeded all of my expectations for a higher mileage vehicle. It does not leak fluids or use and oil. I plan to put another 50K on it before even considering purchasing … another truck. I have two friend that also own 2004 GMC Sierra 1500 with over 200+K miles on each. They both run very well needing only routine maintenance.
Rust bucket
2 out of 5 starsJohn, 11/09/2015
2004 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab SLE 4WD LB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
bought brand new in 2004. at 45,000 miles the gauge cluster went, @ 88,000 miles the catalytic converter went, @ 7 years old the cab corners and rocker panels started to bubble despite always washing and hand waxing, along with car washes. At 110k I was using coolant and heard my lifters ticking. With no warranty I pulled the valve covers only to find anti-freeze and my cylinder heads … covered in muck!!! The warped cylinder heads that caused the disaster were on millions of gm vehicles between 2002 and 2006. Cadillac's, yukons, sierras, etc, A local mechanic with gm explained that they knew about the problem but continued to use the heads because they had purchased millions of dollars worth of them and knew the buyers would get 100k miles out of them. He explained a recall would have cost millions of dollars so they decided it was pretty much just cheaper to screw the buyer. 3k in parts and labor and the car was down for a week. Needed all new lifters and heads planed. @ 120k rust is through the cab corners and rocker panels. Won't pass inspection in NH, Large holes. Now at 146k It's using coolant again. I tasted the water dripping from the exhaust pipe. Sure enough, anti-freeze. Time to go. Bad luck with 3rd gmc in a row. I'm a bow tie guy with chevelles and other muscle but a ford 250 super duty is looking pretty good. Gas of course where as nothing beats a Dmax.
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4.25 out of 5 starstyloterbauer, 06/03/2015
2004 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab SLT Rwd SB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
Bought this truck used at 126k miles drove for a month started loosing coolant took it into my dealership they found out it was the water pump not the heads replaced for free I've had to do shocks ball joints tire rod ends maf sensor left bank exhaust manifold gasket evap control module u joint and axle shaft seals because I'm super picky but understand that I did not buy a brand new … truck I bought used this truck pulls like a dream rides great just wish it didn't govern at 98 and had better stopping power I drove an 08 and decided I still liked the 04 better plenty of power and mpg isn't bad 04 sierra sle 5.3 extended cab 4x4 z71 is a keeper for sure out Mudd's my buddies fords and dodges
GMC Denali Quadrasteer
4.13 out of 5 starsSpurz, 10/09/2006
2004 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab Denali AWD SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
The GMC Denali provides a level of comfort and sophistication never available in a pick up truck. It offers the upscale appointments with comfortable, adjustable leather seats,the most advance drive train of any truck on the road, the convenience and security of OnStar, and the performance of GM's 6 litre engine. The manuverability is fantastic and a must if you are towing a boat or … toy hauler or trying to fit in a tight parking spot. Excellent performance, refinement, and capability with the loan drawback being the poor gas mileage, which is to be expected.
2004 Sierra 1500 Highlights
Extended Cab
Work Truck
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $24,545 |
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Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 16 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $240/month |
Seating | 6 seats |
rear wheel drive | |
Max Towing Capacity | 8,100 lbs. |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the Sierra 1500 include:
- Alarm
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger3 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover4 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalMarginal
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintPoor
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