Complaints
46
Crashes
6
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#111 complaints
Hydraulic Brakes
Avg mileage:41,082 mi
Crash-related:2
#210 complaints
Brakes
Avg mileage:102,132 mi
Crash-related:2
#35 complaints
Diesel Fuel System
Avg mileage:61,182 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 3500.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydraulic Brakes | 11 | 2 | — | 41,082 mi | |
| Brakes | 10 | 2 | — | 102,132 mi | |
| Diesel Fuel System | 5 | 1 | — | 61,182 mi | |
| Instrument Cluster | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft:Seal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Gear Box:Shaft Sector | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hood | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior | 1 | — | — | — |
Hydraulic Brakes
11
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
41,082
Brakes
10
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
102,132
Diesel Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
61,182
Instrument Cluster
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft:Seal
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Gear Box:Shaft Sector
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Hood
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Rear
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2004 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 has 46 NHTSA complaints, 6 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Hydraulic Brakes with 11 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 3500?
Top reported problems: Hydraulic Brakes (11 complaints, avg 41,082 mi); Brakes (10 complaints, avg 102,132 mi); Diesel Fuel System (5 complaints, avg 61,182 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 3500?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 68,428 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 3500?
NHTSA complaints for the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 include 6 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 3 injuries, and 0 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 3500 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 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 3500?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Silverado 3500 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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