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2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 797 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, most often about the brakes (41% of complaints, typically around 79,000 miles). It is 8th of 27 Silverado 1500 model years by number of complaints.
Most common 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 problems
Brakes
329 complaints · 41%Half of these problems showed up before 79,000 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, supply, power assist.
Defective brakes on 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 crew cab. At just over 50,000 miles I had to have all four rotors and pads replace because the rotors were rusting because of bad metal(rusting from the inside out and pitting), and now at 79000 I am getting a shaking and vibrating (probably from the ABS) at low speeds.
Normal daily driver one day the ABS pump motor started running and would not shut off even with the key shut off. The only fix is to buy another ABS module (faulty ).
Electrical
267 complaints · 34%Half of these problems showed up before 65,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel, wiring, ignition, alternator/generator/regulator.
Speedometer does not indicate correct speed, it is currently parked and the speedometer is reading over 100. It was reading 20 to 30 MPH whilst I was going down the interstate at approximately 70.
My 2004 chevy Silverado 1500 speedometer stopped working on feb 13th, 2007 on the way home one night. It only has 62,000 miles on it. It's been working intermittently since then. I've researched on the internet where this is becoming a common problem. It needs to get fixed, but I don't think it should be my…
Steering
75 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 37,000 miles. Parts named most often: column, linkages, steering wheel/handle bar, gear box (other than rack and pinion).
Steering wheel and shaft makes a clunking noise when I turn left and when I go over bumps. I can feel the clunking in the steering wheel.
Steering vibration/looseness felt in steering system 2004 Chevrolet silverado complained to gm they are aware of it fixed it by lubing and now it's back..... Feels dangerous! Happened at about 28-29-thousand miles came back after 3 thousand miles out of warranty due to 3yr limit......many others have same to very…
Engine
43 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 91,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system, cooling system.
Noticed coolant level would get low. Found water pump mounting gasket leaking, replaced water pump and gaskets, but continued losing coolant. Found out there is a know defect with chevy 4.8 and 5.3 vortex engine heads cracking around the mounting bolt holes. Chevy issued a tsb but will not warranty a know defect. It…
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact noticed that the air bag warning light was illuminated and the odometer had failed. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the air bag clock spring needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…
Air bags
34 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 91,500 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
On april 30 of 2008, I placed the key in the ignition and attempted to start my 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Both airbags suddenly deployed hitting me in the face. There were no indications of an air bag fault prior to detonation. I called the dealer and they informed me that there were no warranties on the air…
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact noticed that the air bag warning light was illuminated and the odometer had failed. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the air bag clock spring needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…
Transmission
27 complaints · 3%Half of these problems showed up before 67,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, driveline, transfer case (4-wheel drive), clutch assembly.
After hearing a noise, I went to dealer, and was told there was no oil in my universal joint. I change oil every 5,000 mi which would equal 14 oil changes, about 10 of which were done by the dealer. I asked the service rep. If the oil in the universal was checked at every oil change, and he said the mechanic is…
All brake and transmission lines were severely rusted and leaking in my 2004 silverado. All lines had to be replaced due to the severe corrosion.
Fuel system
21 complaints · 3%Half of these problems showed up before 78,000 miles. Parts named most often: delivery, storage.
Tl contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 pickup truck. He stated the fuel pump on the vehicle failed. The dealer advised him that he could repair the vehicle for over $1,000 at the owner's expense. There were no recalls for the failure. No repairs were made to the vehicle to date. The contact felt as if the…
We had received a letter for Chevrolet about a recall the mileage on it was up to 150 thousand but the truck then was just about 6000 nothing was wrong 5/18/2013 the dash gauges went out the speedometer and tachometer failed first at about 79000 but now all the dash gauges did not work. We love our 200 silverado truck…
Speed control
20 complaints · 3%Half of these problems showed up before 79,000 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
We had received a letter for Chevrolet about a recall the mileage on it was up to 150 thousand but the truck then was just about 6000 nothing was wrong 5/18/2013 the dash gauges went out the speedometer and tachometer failed first at about 79000 but now all the dash gauges did not work. We love our 200 silverado truck…
2004 chevy silverado only has 81909 miles on it and brake lines are corroded. Brake lines and gas lines should not be made from material than can rust and fall apart.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (329 complaints, typically around 79,000 miles); electrical (267 complaints, typically around 65,000 miles); steering (75 complaints, typically around 37,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2004 a bad year for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
- It is 8th of 27 Silverado 1500 model years by number of complaints, with 797 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.