2004 Gmc Sierra 1500 Opinions

beeser · August 13, 2008

I'm considering the purchase of a 2004 GMC Sierra 1500, automatic with a 4.8 V8 and would appreciate any opinions on the truck. It has about 60k miles on it.

Griffin86 · August 13, 2008

I'm considering the purchase of a 2004 GMC Sierra 1500, automatic with a 4.8 V8 and would appreciate any opinions on the truck. It has about 60k miles on it.

Go for it!

Jansen · August 13, 2008

I'm considering the purchase of a 2004 GMC Sierra 1500, automatic with a 4.8 V8 and would appreciate any opinions on the truck. It has about 60k miles on it.

Go for it!

I have a 2004 w/5.3L. If the truck was treated well and looks good you won't regret it. Good friend of mine had the 4.8 and pulls snow mobiles, etc. 4.8L is a nice engine. I agree with Griffin86, go for it.

beeser · August 14, 2008

Can someone direct me to the horsepower and torque of the 4.8 along with the tow rating? I'm having a hard time finding the specs on it. Also, is there a good source for genuine gm parts? The truck needs a hitch and I would prefer only factory parts. And one more question - Is the 2004 Sierra 1500 pre-wired for a brake controller and hitch plub?

MS3DALE · August 14, 2008

Do you know what rear-end gears are in it? And is it a 4x4?

Give me a few minutes and I'll go grab my '04 brochure for the info. for you.

Griffin86 · August 14, 2008

Can someone direct me to the horsepower and torque of the 4.8 along with the tow rating? I'm having a hard time finding the specs on it. Also, is there a good source for genuine gm parts? The truck needs a hitch and I would prefer only factory parts. And one more question - Is the 2004 Sierra 1500 pre-wired for a brake controller and hitch plub?

275hp 285 ft lb. You didn't say what you were looking at.. extended cab... long box.. 2wd or 4wd etc

bowserb · August 14, 2008

Here is the info along with the other Vortec truck engines for 2004 in this link below:

http://www.new-cars.com/2004/chevrolet/che...rado-specs.html

AS for the truck go for it. Have a mechanic or dealer inspect it before you buy it if your not to truck savy. Just a tip..... Otherwise the 4800 is a great choice!

Griffin86 · August 14, 2008

Here is the info along with the other Vortec truck engines for 2004 in this link below:

http://www.new-cars.com/2004/chevrolet/che...rado-specs.html

AS for the truck go for it. Have a mechanic or dealer inspect it before you buy it if your not to truck savy. Just a tip..... Otherwise the 4800 is a great choice!

hmm seems like one of these sites' information is off.

beeser · August 14, 2008

Do you know what rear-end gears are in it? And is it a 4x4?

Give me a few minutes and I'll go grab my '04 brochure for the info. for you.

I don't know what rear end gears it has and it is not a 4x4. It is an SLE extended cab, short bed and without a hitch. Thanks for looking up the info. for me.

MS3DALE · August 14, 2008

Can someone direct me to the horsepower and torque of the 4.8 along with the tow rating? I'm having a hard time finding the specs on it. Also, is there a good source for genuine gm parts? The truck needs a hitch and I would prefer only factory parts. And one more question - Is the 2004 Sierra 1500 pre-wired for a brake controller and hitch plug?

OK..Well since your covered on the HP & Torque ratings I'll answer your last question...

If you get the GM accessories hitch package it will give you the brake controller "jumper" harness and the hitch electrical plug "receptacle",All you do is drop your spare tire,and there is the trailer harness end there,you'll see a "dust" cover on the end of it,just remove the cover and run the harness down to the hitch where you will plug it into the electrical receptacle end.

Real easy,no cutting or splicing of any of the factory wires,the only wires you splice are the ones to your brake controller.

MS3DALE · August 14, 2008

Do you know what rear-end gears are in it? And is it a 4x4?

Give me a few minutes and I'll go grab my '04 brochure for the info. for you.

I don't know what rear end gears it has and it is not a 4x4. It is an SLE extended cab, short bed and without a hitch. Thanks for looking up the info. for me.

Do you have a VIN?....I can run it and find out.

beeser · August 14, 2008

Wow! You guys are fast. Now all I have to do is find the tow rating. Anyone?

MS3DALE · August 14, 2008

Here is the info along with the other Vortec truck engines for 2004 in this link below:

http://www.new-cars.com/2004/chevrolet/che...rado-specs.html

AS for the truck go for it. Have a mechanic or dealer inspect it before you buy it if your not to truck savy. Just a tip..... Otherwise the 4800 is a great choice!

hmm seems like one of these sites' information is off.

285 hp & 295 tq is correct for '04,They upped it from '03.

(They also upped the 5.3,to 295hp/335 tq)

beeser · August 14, 2008

Do you know what rear-end gears are in it? And is it a 4x4?

Give me a few minutes and I'll go grab my '04 brochure for the info. for you.

I don't know what rear end gears it has and it is not a 4x4. It is an SLE extended cab, short bed and without a hitch. Thanks for looking up the info. for me.

Do you have a VIN?....I can run it and find out.

Good question. I'll have to find that one out.