2004 GMC Sierra 1500 Consumer Reviews

GMC Sierra Sharp and Long Lasting

Written by: Jerry on 03/14/2008

Vehicle

2004 GMC Sierra 1500 2dr Regular Cab SLE Rwd SB (4.8L 8cyl 4A)

Review

I have this truck four years now and not one problem. Mine is a sport side in black with added chrome. It looks and rides great. Instead of a heavy duty package, I have the easy ride suspension. It handles and feels great. On the open road it rides like a luxury car.

Favorite Features

Very comfortable and has enough power with the small V8. Open road mileage near 20mpg.

Suggested Improvements

None at this time.

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Love my Truck

Written by: Cheryl on 06/17/2007

Vehicle

2004 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Crew Cab SLE 4WD SB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

The Sierra has a comfortable ride with tons of room in the front seat and also in the back. I like the short box. It was just enough for everything I was hauling and kept the vehicle length shorter. The 8 cyl give the Sierra great pick up. However the gas mileage is quite low. I have owned it for three years (48,000 miles) and have not had one problem with it.

Favorite Features

The seats in the back fold down for cargo space, great for groceries, sports stuff and the family dog.

Suggested Improvements

When I bought it no one made a cap for the short box. They probably have one now.

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Update review - cold feet

Written by: schodack bassman on 04/01/2007

Vehicle

2004 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab SLT 4WD SB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Overall I have been very happy with the truck. My feet get cold though from a draft. Couldn't figure out why until I noticed recently that the material over the fire while kind of melted away so the yellow insulation is now showing. May be why there is a draft in the cabin. Have almost 44K on truck and no major problems. Drive train noisy/clunky but very reliable. Only work is oil changes, just changed air filter, tighten emergency brake once a year and that's it. Next year might get a new one. MPG is not bad. For history of truck about 16.5. Around 18-19 on highway when keep 70 or under. Not bad. Truck still turns heads.

Favorite Features

Good ride, electric everything, tinted mirrors all the way around, XM/CD player, good mileage for a truck, good tow vehicle, good looking and riding truck.

Suggested Improvements

Get rid of drafts on drivers feet, better tires (there are on 2007's), miss overhead storage I had in 2001.

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'04 Sierra

Written by: Ed H. on 01/05/2007

Vehicle

2004 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab SLE Rwd SB (4.8L 8cyl 4A)

Review

I have enjoyed my truck from day one. Chose the GMC over the Chevy for front end styling. The color is Arrival blue and it has rear disc brakes, neither offered in the next year. The truck has had a few minor problems but it has all been covered by warrenty and the dealer has done a great job getting things fixed.

Favorite Features

I like being able to turn the headlights off at night, unlike my '04 Montana van. Also like the room and comfort on long trips. Not bad on gas either for a full sized 5.3 liter V-8 truck. Tows loads well.

Suggested Improvements

Rear doors only open 90 degrees which is a challenge in a parking lot. The turning radius is a bit large but the truck is a long vehicle so it is expected.

6 out 7 people found this review helpful

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GMC Denali Quadrasteer

Written by: Spurz on 10/09/2006

Vehicle

2004 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab Denali AWD SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)

Review

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.

Favorite Features

Six-way power seats with lumbar support offer Lazy boy comfort on four wheels, followed closely by the Bose surround sound.

Suggested Improvements

Offer different final drive gear ratios and the ability to switch to a 2wd mode to improve gas mileage.

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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2004 Sierra Graphite

Written by: David Stevens on 06/25/2006

Vehicle

2004 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab SLE Rwd SB (4.8L 8cyl 4A)

Review

This vehicle has been a total pleasure to drive. Except for a little wind noise in the rear doors which was quickly corrected, the vehicle has no flaws. Rotate tires and change oil and, of course, fill the tank and it is always ready to g. A great truck!

Favorite Features

Ride and handling and XM radio

Suggested Improvements

Don't mess with perfection

1 out 2 people found this review helpful

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'04 much better than 99

Written by: GaDawg on 05/01/2006

Vehicle

2004 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab SLE Rwd SB (4.8L 8cyl 4A)

Review

I purchased a 2004 Sierra after buying a new 1999 one which was a DOG. I went against my better judgement and ordered the '99 knowing that GM never gets a new model right in the first year but I also know that after building the same truck for 5 years GM gets the bugs out, I was right, the '04 is much better than the '99 otherwise I would have shot myself by now

Favorite Features

Good power train, XM radio, ride

Suggested Improvements

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Good old American know how

Written by: averageamericanguy on 04/27/2006

Vehicle

2004 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab SLE Rwd LB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

I purchased my GMC new off the lot. So far I've only logged just over 21,000 miles on it. The only problems have been minor; eg: a mild knocking, a broken seat spring, and somewhat twitchy speedo (possibly due to the subwoofers). Overall the truck has proved to be utterly reliable from a mechanilcal aspect and other the the fuel economy of a big truck, the throaty 5.3L is always fun to floor.

Favorite Features

Definitely the dual AC, and back seat which is larger than Ford's and Toyota's.

Suggested Improvements

A better bed liner

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Pleasantly surprised

Written by: rooddoggie on 04/05/2006

Vehicle

2004 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab SLE Rwd SB (4.8L 8cyl 4A)

Review

I bought my 04 SLE extended cab 2WD last month and this truck gives me so much for my money. It accelerates effortlessly with the 5.3, shifts smoothly with the AT, and get 22 mpg on the freeway... that's right, 22 MPG!

Favorite Features

Rear seat is very roomy for the kids. XM, OnStar, and a Bose stereo make for an enjoyable ride. I don't have to turn it up very much because of the quiet ride.

Suggested Improvements

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Good ride

Written by: Dave on 02/02/2006

Vehicle

2004 GMC Sierra 1500 4dr Extended Cab SLE Rwd SB (4.8L 8cyl 4A)

Review

This truck has been very good to me. It has performed flawlessly and the gas mileage hasn't changed either up or down by more than 1 mpg. I thouroughly enjoy driving this truck. My truck has the Z71 package and it has a solid feel to it.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

Upgrade the interior components so that they don't have the "cheap plastic" look.

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