2004 GMC Sierra 2500 Review
Price Estimate: $3,084 - $5,208

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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Powerful drivetrain, competitive tow rating, innovative features, spacious interiors.
Cons
- Low-quality interior materials, questionable build quality.
What’s new
A short-bed crew cab model debuts and the base truck's standard features list is plumped up with the addition of cruise control, chrome bumpers and chrome wheels. The Work Truck package is available on all models. Midlevel SLE models get standard foglamps and optional leather seating.
Edmunds says
A strong drivetrain, combined with a capable suspension and numerous available options, makes this truck a solid choice for those who need a little more capability than your average half-ton.
For sale nearby
3 listings
- 206,384 miles
- 6'7” bed, 6l, 8cyl
- Cunningham Motor Sales (622 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
- Alarm
- Rear Bench Seats
- 6ft Bed
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Located in Urbana, IL
Excellent Work Truck
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary Unavailable.
Features and Specs:
Listing Information:
VIN: 1GTGK23U04F102565
Stock: 102565
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 07-03-2025- 197,437 miles
- No accidents, 4 owners, personal use only
- 6'7” bed, 6l, 8cyl
- Jim Butler Chevrolet (633 mi away)
- Leather Seats
- Power Driver Seat
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
- Alarm
- Rear Bench Seats
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Located in Fenton, MO
2004 GMC Sierra 2500 SLE Victory Red 4-Speed Automatic HD with Overdrive RWD Vortec 6.0L V8 SFIClean CARFAX.Please call today (8**) 4**-3***. We are p...
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: No
Features and Specs:
Listing Information:
VIN: 1GTGC23U94F250646
Stock: U140462A
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 06-29-2025
GMC Sierra 2500 Owner Reviews
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Great truck for work or play
5 out of 5 starsVince, 10/25/2015
2000 GMC Sierra 2500 HD SLE 3dr Extended Cab 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl naturally aspired 5M)
I picked this up to replace a 1999 Dodge Ram 2500 V10. I use my trucks for towing my toys and for getting to my hunting camp. I bought the GMC used with very low (50K) miles and I received the service records. The previous owner had a few problems with the worst being the door handle. I have had no major problems. Mine is the 3 door 2500 4x4. The interior is good with very comfortable … seats. The seats have some play in the tracks and I have a kit to fix it, but never got around to doing it so I'd rate that minor. Gauges are great with tranny temp and steering is good. 4 wheel disk brakes are excellent. HVAC works well and has not had any problems. Ride is above average. Fuel economy is 15 -17 with the 3.73 gears. The 4L80E transmission (TH400 descendant) is excellent and is heavy duty. It has push-button 4x4 shifting. Auto, high, and low. You can from high to low on the fly, and to low below 5 MPH. Auto works well on wet roads. My 4x4 shifter has not malfunctioned. Mine has the rear locking differential and gets through sand very well compared with the Dodge. This truck has a nice off-road feel and feels very capable The 6.0L LQ4 engine does make the piston slapping sound at start-up, but goes away when warm as designed. Engine makes good power, but power is a bit too high in the RPM range for serious work with the 3.73 gears. This model uses the power steering pump to boost the brakes and my unit had a bit of a leak. Flushing the power steering unit with Prestone anti leak pwr steering fluid fixed it. The stock radio is below average and the speakers were blown when I got it. The body has not rusted, but the black paint is starting to fade on the hood. The 3 door is kind of a pain just having one door and when putting groceries in the back seat since you can't fit the cart in the opening. Other than that I like this truck very much. I've only performed maintenance. Oil every 3K, brake flush, transmission flush, and diff fluid changed.
2004 Sierra2500 4x4 crew cab
4 out of 5 starsrixxster69, 10/22/2003
2004 GMC Sierra 2500 4dr Extended Cab SLT 4WD SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
Great truck, still getting used to the
new front end grill( I liked 99-02 best)
I previously owned a 2000 z71 sierra
slt. Just bought 2004 SLT 2500 crew
cab 4x4. They dont include under the
hood courtesy light, they eliminated
one of the cigarette lighter power
input. the 2004 has 6l vortec which is
a huge pig compared to 5.3 vortec in my
old 2000. the new computer … stuff is
pretty cool. I am getting on average
10mpg on the 6 liter, I used to get 18-
19 on the 5.3 motor. The first thing to
go will be the air cleaner swap with an
Air aid or K&N type of element.
dramatic horsepower and fuel economy
increases should be expected.
jacks toy
3.63 out of 5 starsjackj, 03/21/2004
2000 GMC Sierra 2500 SL 2dr Regular Cab LB (5.3L 8cyl naturally aspired 4A)
rear brakes and parking brake leave
something to be desired. Rear rotors
rust decreasing overall braking power
and make the parking brake all but
useless. Good power and excellent
towing vehicle for horse trailer.
Two piece drive shaft failed during
our second towing excursion.
Dealership replaced with a single piece
unit. Now it hums while you drive but
has … proven to be reliable.
Unit stuck in 4wd during -20 degree
weather. Again dealership repaired.
Dealership was cooperative in making
repairs.
Worst truck I'e ever owned
2.5 out of 5 starsRockStedE, 07/29/2010
2004 GMC Sierra 2500 4dr Crew Cab SLE Rwd SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
Truly a masterpiece of "poor" engineering. 2004 sierra 2500 with a duramax diesel and Alison transmission. Had to replace the intermediate steering shaft the first year. The vehicle constantly looses prime and shuts down. Here's the kicker . The oil pressure gauge flutters and the annoying chime rings constantly indicating low oil pressure. The cluster panel has been changed twice, the … oil pressure sending unit has been changed three times. They even changed the oil pump? Still, no fix. This truck has been a nightmare from day one!
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2004 GMC Sierra 2500, so we've included reviews for other years of the Sierra 2500 since its last redesign.
2004 Sierra 2500 Highlights
Extended Cab
Work Truck
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $29,970 |
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Engine Type | Gas |
Seating | 6 seats |
Drivetrain | four wheel drive |
Max Towing Capacity | 10,300 lbs. |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the Sierra 2500 include:
- Alarm
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