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2004 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 41 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, most often about the brakes (51% of complaints, typically around 67,500 miles). It is 11th of 27 Silverado 3500 model years by number of complaints.

Complaints41
Recalls0
Crashes reported5
Fires reported0
Injuries reported3

Most common 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 problems

  1. Brakes

    21 complaints · 51%

    Half of these problems showed up before 67,500 miles.

    Brakes failed. China made steel brake lines rusted out and disintegrated. Could have been killed. Had to get repair to steel brake lines from ABS pump to master cylinder and front calipers. Also make up and replace steel brake line to rear axle and to rear left and right rear calipers. Also had to replace bleed screws…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2013, at 67,609 miles
    I was coming home from work this evening and was pulling up to the garage and the brakes failed causing me to hit the garage. I was traveling less than 5 MPH. The brake pedal went all the way to the floor and the vehicle would not stop. After getting out of the vehicle found brake fluid all over the driveway. Brake…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2013, at 68,914 miles

  2. Fuel system

    7 complaints · 17%

    Tl contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. When there is half of a tank of fuel in the vehicle, it automatically shuts off. Additionally, the brake pedal extended to the floor when it was depressed, which caused a crash. A police report was filed. General motors stated that nothing could be done. The speed was…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2008, at 15,000 miles
    Tl contact owns a 2004 cheverolet Silverado 3500. On april 20, 2008,while driving approximately 70 MPH up hill, the vehicle downshifted on its own. The engine lost power. The contact pulled over to the side of the road to check the engine. The engine was still running when he opened the hood and he noticed oil and…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2008, at 70,800 miles

  3. Engine

    6 complaints · 15%

    Half of these problems showed up before 41,500 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system, engine.

    Ticking under hood. Exhaust leak due to broken exhaust manifold bolt passenger side near firewall. Tried to loosen other bolts, 3 more broke. Truck has very low miles, 8.1l motor. Internet shows thousands of same issues. Bolts used are very thin for what they do.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2015, at 45,557 miles
    In january 2004, I bought a new chevy 3500 duramax diesel truck. Since march 2005, I have had to have the injectors replaced a total of 6 times. Now at 202,000 the injectors need replaced again. Chevy will not help out on this problem. I have read that everyone should file a complaint with this department so that this…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2012, at 34,673 miles

  4. Electrical

    4 complaints · 10%

    Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel.

    Tl contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. While driving various speeds, the instrument control panel gauges display inaccurate readings. The dealer issued a voluntary recall for the electrical system, but, because the contact's vehicle exceeded 70,000 miles, he would have to repair the vehicle at his own…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2008, at 50,000 miles
    I own a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. The speedometer and other gauges do not work properly. For example, the speedometer reads that I am doing 120 MPH. Keep in mind I haven't even released the brake pedal yet. There is also an issue with the amperage gage. I have received a letter from Chevrolet extending the…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2008, at 101,000 miles

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 3500 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 3500

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 3500?
By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (21 complaints, typically around 67,500 miles); fuel system (7 complaints); engine (6 complaints, typically around 41,500 miles).
How many recalls does the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 3500. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
Is the 2004 a bad year for the Chevrolet Silverado 3500?
It is 11th of 27 Silverado 3500 model years by number of complaints, with 41 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.

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