2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Silverado 1500 HD years
- Fewer complaints than other years 4th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD. That ranks 4th out of 5 Silverado 1500 HD model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (5 complaints, 29%), typically at around 97,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 17owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 5 | 29% | 97,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 29% | 56,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 18% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 18% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 12% | 84,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 6% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 6% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 6% | 10,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Power steering was making noise i added power steering fluid in the leak i had more power steering fluid and it kept on leaking now the steering got so hard to hard to turn so went to the store buy some power steering fluid added turn on the truck and licked it all so now the power steering is hard…
I have a 2004 chevy silverado crew cab and my service shop has determined the cluster panel is faulty it presents misreadings which is causing error codes readings in the computer. They tested the oil pressure and the tach and said the components were working correctly with in range in spite of the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado 1500 hd. The contact stated that the check engine indicator randomly illuminated. Two dealers were notified of the failures, but were unable to provide a repair. The technician stated that the fuel cap needed to be replaced. The fuel cap was replaced…
The brakes have stopped working on this vehicle, which is not particularly unexpected given the vehicle has 155,000 miles. However when we tried to purchase new parts we were advised that general motors no longer supports or manufactures the necessary parts ( rotors,pumps, etc) for the year of…
Towing a heavy boat at interstate speed limit in kansas. Applied brakes to disengage cruise upon approach to exit ramp. Noticed more than usual pedal travel and began to pump to find some brakes. Pumping did nothing, fully depressing is all that would slow vehicle. Going downhill and approaching…
Other Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD years
← 2003 Silverado 1500 HD · 2005 Silverado 1500 HD →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Silverado 1500 HD | 26 | 0 |
| 2004 | 17 | 0 |
| 2003 Silverado 1500 HD | 101 | 0 |
| 2002 Silverado 1500 HD | 22 | 0 |
| 2001 Silverado 1500 HD | 16 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD?
Owners most often report service brakes, steering, electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Silverado 1500 HD model years, the 2004 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.