Example carWheel alignment for a 2004 GMC Sierra
Wheel alignment for the 2004 GMC Sierra: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 13.8 to 18.1 L/100 km
- Body
- Standard Pickup Trucks
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2004 GMC Sierra for wheel alignment
- Body: standard pickup trucks (EPA size class).
2004 GMC Sierra: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 | Powertrain 8 | Powertrain 9 | Powertrain 10 | Powertrain 11 | Powertrain 12 | Powertrain 13 | Powertrain 14 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 5.3 L | 4.3 L | 4.3 L | 4.8 L | 4.8 L | 5.3 L | 5.3 L | 4.8 L | 5.3 L | 4.3 L | 4.3 L | 4.8 L | 6.0 L | 6.0 L |
| Cylinders | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
| MPG highway (US) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| MPG combined (US) | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,950 | US$4,200 | US$4,200 | US$4,200 | US$4,200 | US$4,200 | US$4,325 | US$4,450 | US$4,625 | US$4,800 | US$4,800 | US$4,800 | US$4,800 | US$5,150 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $4,278 | $4,558 | $4,558 | $4,558 | $4,558 | $4,558 | $4,712 | $4,868 | $5,054 | $5,208 | $5,208 | $5,208 | $5,208 | $5,612 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2004 GMC Sierra
- NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 582 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes (220), electrical system (178) and steering (45). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06V289000 | 2006-08-03 | engine and engine cooling | ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN 8.1L V8 (RPO L8-VIN G) ENGINE HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP MAY FRACTURE RESULTING IN INADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE DAMPER. |
| 05V161000 | 2005-04-22 | parking brake | ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS AND BUILT WITH EITHER PBR PARKING BRAKE SYSTEMS OR TRW PARKING BRAKE SYSTEMS, THE PARKING BRAKE FRICTION LININGS MAY WEAR TO AN EXTENT WHERE THE PARKING BRAKE CAN BECOME INEFFECTIVE IN IMMOBILIZING A PARKED VEHICLE. |
| 05V163000 | 2005-04-22 | seat belts:rear/other | ON CERTAIN CREW CAB PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE 2ND ROW CENTER OCCUPANT SEAT BELT ROUTING MAY MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO POSITION THE LAP PORTION OF THE SAFETY BELT LOW AROUND THE HIPS OF OCCUPANTS, ESPECIALLY SMALLER OCCUPANTS, SEATED IN THIS POSITION. APPROPRIATE USE OF A CHILD SEAT OR BOOSTER SEAT,... |
| 05V043000 | 2005-02-08 | service brakes, hydraulic | CERTAIN TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND VANS EQUIPPED WITH BOSCH HYDRO-BOOST BRAKE ASSEMBLIES, THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER PRESSURE ACCUMULATOR MAY CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE HYDRO-BOOST ASSEMBLY DURING NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS. |
| 04V562000 | 2004-11-26 | equipment adaptive/mobility | ON CERTAIN VANS EQUIPPED WITH SURE-LOK WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT SYSTEMS, THE SPROCKET TEETH OF THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY IS OUT OF ALIGNMENT. |
| 04V240000 | 2004-05-17 | tires:temporary/emergency spare tire | THE SPARE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY THAT WAS PROVIDED ON CERTAIN CONVERSION VEHICLES WILL NOT FIT ON THE FRONT WHEEL HUB DUE TO OFFSET OF THE WHEEL. HOWEVER, IT WILL FIT ON THE REAR WHEELS. |
| 04V225000 | 2004-05-11 | seat belts:front:anchorage | CERTAIN EXTENDED AND REGULAR CAB PICKUP TRUCKS AND CARGO VANS CONVERTED TO COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, 'CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS.' THESE VEHICLES HAVE ONE SEATING POSITION, THE CENTER REAR SEAT, EQUIPPED WITH CHILD... |
| 04V129000 | 2004-03-17 | structure:body:tailgate:hinge and attachments | ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE GALVANIZED STEEL TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES THAT RETAIN THE TAILGATE IN THE FULL OPEN (HORIZONTAL) POSITION MAY CORRODE, WEAKEN, AND EVENTUALLY FRACTURE. IF BOTH CABLES FRACTURED, THE TAILGATE WOULD SUDDENLY DROP AND STRIKE THE TOP SURFACE OF THE REAR BUMPER. |
| 04V045000 | 2004-02-04 | service brakes, hydraulic | CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND PASSENGER VANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, ?PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS.? SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION BRAKE HYDRO-BOOST HOUSING RELIEF VALVE BORE. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the Sierra
Need a wheel alignment for your 2004 GMC Sierra? We do not do mechanical work, but we arrange it with a trusted shop and keep you driving meanwhile. A crooked steering wheel on a straight road is a common sign the alignment is off.
About your Sierra
If you have the service history of your Sierra, have it ready for the shop. The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. The powertrain to know here is the 5.3L 8-cylinder hybrid, with rear-wheel drive.
The steps
We pass your request to a trusted shop or give you its name. Send a request with the car and what it needs; a person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one. Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven.
No car? Rent one meanwhile
The rental is priced like any other on our site. A rental from us keeps you moving while the shop has your car. Delivery to your door is available across the Toronto area.
Good habits for your car
Have the battery tested before winter if it is more than a few years old. Wash the underside of the car in winter to clear road salt. Switch to winter tires before the first snow, and back in spring.
What to ask
Ask when the car will be ready and how the shop will tell you. Ask whether the parts are new, rebuilt or used. Ask whether the quote includes both parts and labour.
Still deciding?
A request is free and gets a reply within one business day.
Request wheel alignment
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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