2004 Chevrolet Silverado Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 122 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, 20% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 91,850 miles. The words owners use most often: “brake lines” (57% of reports).
- 122service brakes complaints
- 91,850median miles at failure
- 10mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- $1,550typical repair cost reported by owners
- 21%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Brake lines: mentioned in 70 of 122 complaints (57%)
- Went floor: mentioned in 43 of 122 complaints (35%)
- Line rusted: mentioned in 12 of 122 complaints (10%)
- Applied brakes: mentioned in 11 of 122 complaints (9%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical service brakes repair on the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado at $1,550, and half of them between $1,150 and $2,700.
Based on 14 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2012–2015), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do service brakes problems happen?
Based on 118 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 122 complaints, 10 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Chevrolet Silverado service brakes complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Silverado | 31 | 25% | 41,000 |
| 2015 Silverado | 6 | 8% | 12,366 |
| 2014 Silverado | 8 | 6% | 12,206 |
| 2013 Silverado | 2 | 3% | 14,947 |
| 2012 Silverado | 9 | 13% | 7,299 |
| 2011 Silverado | 5 | 7% | 34,500 |
| 2010 Silverado | 2 | 3% | 10,000 |
| 2009 Silverado | 4 | 5% | 53,691 |
| 2008 Silverado | 4 | 2% | 31,940 |
| 2007 Silverado | 21 | 11% | 65,500 |
| 2006 Silverado | 83 | 46% | 64,888 |
| 2005 Silverado | 61 | 19% | 93,500 |
| 2004 Silverado | 122 | 20% | 91,850 |
| 2003 Silverado | 124 | 18% | 92,900 |
| 2002 Silverado | 70 | 10% | 103,000 |
| 2001 Silverado | 40 | 5% | 99,000 |
| 2000 Silverado | 58 | 4% | 132,013 |
| 1999 Silverado | 52 | 3% | 131,000 |
| 1998 Silverado | 1 | 0% | — |
| 1997 Silverado | 1 | 0% | 90,000 |
| 1995 Silverado | 2 | 1% | 250,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Service brakes, hydraulic
Problem: Certain trucks, sport utility vehicles, and vans equipped with bosch hydro-boost brake assemblies, the hydraulic brake booster pressure accumulator may crack and separate from the hydro-boost assembly during normal operating conditions.
Risk: If a separation occurred and the hood of the vehicle were open, fragments from the accumulator could cause injury to people in the immediate area. The presence of this crack or fractured surface could allow the hydraulic fluid to leak from the accumulator circuit of the booster assembly. The loss of fluid would cause increased steering and braking effort and a crash may occur without prior warning.
Fix: Dealers will test the hydro-boost assembly for functional operation of the two-function valve. If the hydro-boost assembly fails the test, dealers will replace the assembly free of charge. The recall began on march 23, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc trucks at 1-866-996-9463 and hummer at 1-800-732-5493.
Service brakes, hydraulic
Problem: Certain sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and passenger vans fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, ?passenger car brake systems.? Some of these vehicles were produced with an out-of-specification brake hydro-boost housing relief valve bore.
Risk: Consequently, the valve o-ring seal may fracture. Steering efforts may be slightly increased while braking or parking. Under certain driving conditions, a fractured seal may require a slight increase in the applied brake pedal effort to achieve the same vehicle deceleration rate as prior to the seat fracture.
Fix: Dealers are to replace the hydro-boost relief valve. The recall began on june 18, 2004. Owners should contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339; chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; gmc at 1-866-996-9463; or hummer at 1-866-486-6376.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Brake failure today on chevy siverado. Driving 55 mph on highway. The car ahead of me slowed and i braked. Peddle went to the floor without stopping vehical. Was able to come to stop and could see rusted brake lines by driver door. Had wife press brake peddle to see fluid sraying from rusted area…
Rear brake line blew when trying to apply brakes. No indicator lights or anything pedal just went straight to the floor. Had to swerve off the road into an embankment to avoid a collision at a red light! Mechanic said that all my brake lines were rusted and it was just a matter of time before…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph, the brakes suddenly failed and the driver lost control of the vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into a ditch. The contact indicated that when depressing the brake pedal, it…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2004 Chevrolet Silverados have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 122 owner complaints about service brakes for the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (20% of the 622 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado service brakes?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list service brakes. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do service brakes problems start?
The median reported mileage is 91,850 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix service brakes problems on the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,550 (half paid between $1,150 and $2,700), from 14 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado?
The most frequent phrase is “brake lines”, in 70 of 122 complaints, followed by “went floor” (43).
Other 2004 Chevrolet Silverado problems
See all 2004 Chevrolet Silverado problems or service brakes problems across all Silverado years.