Model year record
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 recalls & problems
The 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 797 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (273 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
Fuel economy
Silverado 1500 2WD
| City / highway | 14 / 19 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
4.3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,200/year to fuel
Silverado 1500 2WD
| City / highway | 14 / 19 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
4.3 L · 6 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,200/year to fuel
Silverado 1500 2WD
| City / highway | 15 / 19 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
4.8 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,200/year to fuel
Silverado 1500 2WD
| City / highway | 14 / 19 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
4.8 L · 8 cyl · Manual 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,200/year to fuel
Silverado 1500 2WD
| City / highway | 14 / 18 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
5.3 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,200/year to fuel
Silverado 1500 4WD
| City / highway | 13 / 17 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
4.3 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $4,450/year to fuel
Silverado 1500 4WD
| City / highway | 13 / 17 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
4.3 L · 6 cyl · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $4,450/year to fuel
Silverado 1500 4WD
| City / highway | 13 / 17 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
4.8 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $4,450/year to fuel
Silverado 1500 4WD
| City / highway | 13 / 17 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
5.3 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $4,450/year to fuel
Silverado 1500 2WD FFV
| City / highway | 13 / 18 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
5.3 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,450/year to fuel
Silverado 1500 2WD
| City / highway | 13 / 16 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
6 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,800/year to fuel
Silverado 1500 4WD
| City / highway | 13 / 16 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
4.8 L · 8 cyl · Manual 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive · about $4,800/year to fuel
EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical systemInstrument cluster/panel; Wiring › Interior/under dash | 273 | 64,287 mi |
| Service brakes | 229 | 87,678 mi |
| Service brakes, hydraulicFoundation components › Disc › Rotor; Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | 106 | 48,823 mi |
| SteeringColumn; Linkages | 75 | 37,000 mi |
| Air bagsFrontal; Frontal › Sensor/control module | 34 | 91,700 mi |
| Power trainAutomatic transmission; Driveline | 27 | 67,500 mi |
| Engine and engine coolingEngine; Cooling system | 26 | 85,000 mi |
| Vehicle speed controlAccelerator pedal | 20 | 79,000 mi |
| Engine | 18 | 130,000 mi |
| StructureBody; Body › Tailgate › Hinge and attachments | 15 | 101,027 mi |
| EquipmentAppliance › Air conditioner; Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc. | 14 | 67,000 mi |
| SuspensionFront › Wheel bearing; Front › Control arm | 13 | 72,000 mi |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Electrical system › Instrument panel › Speedometer/odometer
Odometer Fraud. The contact was interested in purchasing a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 from a local used car dealer. The contact stated that the odometer indicated that the mileage was 187,000. The Carfax report indicated that the last reported mileage was 312,000. In addition, the contact was informed that the vehicle had only one previous owner. The Carfax report indicated that the vehicle had four previous owners. The dealer was not made aware of the issue.
- Structure › Frame and members
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving 30-35 MPH, the brake and the check engine warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that upon depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal traveled down to the floorboard, and the vehicle hesitated to respond. The contact pulled to the side of the road, added brake fluid to the vehicle, and continued driving. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal traveled down to the floorboard and the vehicle failed to respond. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact engaged the parking brake, and the vehicle stopped. The contact was…
- Electrical system
I just replaced the battery in my 2004 chevy Silverado 1500 with only 97,000 miles on it, and i went to drive it down the road and the vehicle now loses power and cuts off making a left turn.. It did this twice and i parked it.. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE in my opinion.. PLEASE investigate the issue and report back to me please..
- Service brakes, hydraulic
The contact's son owns a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while his son was exiting a parking lot, the brake pedal hose ruptured, and the brake pedal depressed to the floorboard. Upon inspection of the vehicle, the contact discovered that there was a hole in the brake hose. The contact used a personal trailer to tow the vehicle home where the vehicle remained. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000. The VIN was not available.
- Wheels
While driving the right front factory steel wheel rusted out to the point where the wheel center separated from the outer part of the rim on 4 of the 5 spokes, this caused a dangerous wobble to occur and if the vehicle wasn't being driven in the city I believe this would have resulted in a crash since the wheel was only being held on by 1 of the 5 spokes. Due to the design of these chrome clad wheels you can't see the corrosion that is occuring behind the chrome cladding. I put a spare tire on the vehicle and have since parked it until such time as I can replace all 4 of the wheels since I don't believe this vehicle is safe to be driven at this time. The chrome cladding was thrown off the…
- Electrical system
My dash Cluster quit working,the only part that works I can read my miles but I don't have the PRND321.
- Service brakesCrash
Abs system is failing light comes on then brakes donât catch, airbags message keeps coming on . Pulling in to store when it done it end up hitting the metal pipe in from of store to stop
- Power train
Wholes are developing in the transfer case near the output shaft and all the fluid leaks out causing the transfer case to grenade.
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.