2004 Chevrolet Silverado Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. Part of Generation 1 (GMT800) — 1999–2006.

20032005
Complaints
723
Crashes
68
Fires
10
Injuries
46
Fatalities
4
Recalls
0

Worst 2004 Chevrolet Silverado Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1122 complaints

Brakes

Avg mileage:106,891 mi
Crash-related:10
#2100 complaints

Instrument Cluster

Avg mileage:58,214 mi
Fires:1
#344 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:69,468 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:4
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado.

Brakes
122
complaints
Crashes
10
Fires
—
Avg Miles
106,891
Instrument Cluster
100
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
58,214
Electrical Faults
44
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
4
Avg Miles
69,468
Hydraulic Brakes
37
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
34,907
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
27
complaints
Crashes
13
Fires
—
Avg Miles
19,489
Automatic Transmission
22
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
13,984
Unintended Acceleration
19
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,544
Steering Defects
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
41,757
Air Bags:Frontal
15
complaints
Crashes
14
Fires
—
Avg Miles
52,164
Tire Defects
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
46,327
Airbags
12
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
58,768
Suspension Failures
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
15,480
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
43,819
Transmission / Drivetrain
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
103,326
Engine Problems
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
118,817
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
23,620
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
28,836
Body Structure
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,400
Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
42,440
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
36,722
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,869
Engine & Cooling
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
25,175
Gasoline Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,885
Steering:Column
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
56,078
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
12,385
Electrical System:Wiring
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Diesel Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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2004 Chevrolet Silverado — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2004 Chevrolet Silverado has 723 NHTSA complaints, 68 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Brakes with 122 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado?
Top reported problems: Brakes (122 complaints, avg 106,891 mi); Instrument Cluster (100 complaints, avg 58,214 mi); Electrical Faults (44 complaints, avg 69,468 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?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 62,766 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?
NHTSA complaints for the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado include 68 crash-related reports, 10 fire reports, 46 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 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 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?
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 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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