Complaints
430
Crashes
23
Fires
11
Injuries
12
Fatalities
4
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#199 complaints
Brakes
Avg mileage:104,967 mi
Crash-related:8
Fires:1
#257 complaints
Instrument Cluster
Avg mileage:79,920 mi
#354 complaints
Hydraulic Brakes
Avg mileage:68,929 mi
Crash-related:3
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 99 | 8 | 1 | 104,967 mi | |
| Instrument Cluster | 57 | — | — | 79,920 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 54 | 3 | — | 68,929 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 46 | — | 5 | 84,326 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 14 | — | — | 115,100 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 13 | — | — | 72,091 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 10 | 1 | — | 92,164 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 9 | 1 | — | 91,577 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 8 | — | 2 | 67,418 mi | |
| Diesel Fuel System | 8 | — | 1 | 84,966 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 8 | — | — | 65,301 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 7 | — | 1 | 126,753 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 6 | — | — | 68,967 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | 1 | — | 94,375 mi | |
| Fuel System | 5 | — | — | 117,500 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 5 | — | — | 98,333 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 5 | 1 | — | 84,333 mi | |
| Airbags | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other:Fuel Injection System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Driveline | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Wheel Speed Sensor/Tone Ring | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 2 | — | — | — |
Brakes
99
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
1
Avg Miles
104,967
Instrument Cluster
57
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
79,920
Hydraulic Brakes
54
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,929
Electrical Faults
46
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
5
Avg Miles
84,326
Engine Problems
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
115,100
Steering Defects
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,091
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
92,164
Wheel Issues
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
91,577
Engine & Cooling
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
67,418
Diesel Fuel System
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
84,966
Gasoline Fuel System
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,301
Transmission / Drivetrain
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
126,753
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,967
Unintended Acceleration
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
94,375
Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
117,500
Suspension Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
98,333
Tire Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,333
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other:Fuel Injection System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Driveline
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Wheel Speed Sensor/Tone Ring
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 has 430 NHTSA complaints, 23 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Brakes with 99 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
Top reported problems: Brakes (99 complaints, avg 104,967 mi); Instrument Cluster (57 complaints, avg 79,920 mi); Hydraulic Brakes (54 complaints, avg 68,929 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 88,757 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
NHTSA complaints for the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 include 23 crash-related reports, 11 fire reports, 12 injuries, and 4 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (brakes) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Silverado 2500 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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