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2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 recalls & problems

The 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 has 2 safety recalls and 368 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (105 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints368filed by owners

Crashes · fires19 · 10reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths10 · 2reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Fuel system, gasolineMay 19, 2006

Fuel system, gasoline

Recall 06E04300088,303 vehicles

Problem: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
Risk: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Fix: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

SteeringFeb 1, 2006

Steering

Recall 06E0100001,360 vehicles

Problem: CERTAIN FABTECH AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT PITMAN ARMS, P/NOS. FTS71000 AND FTS71001, INSTALLED FOR USE ON CERTAIN 2001-2006 GM C/K 2500 PICK UP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE PIN LOCATED INSIDE THE PITMAN ARM CAN SHEAR OFF DUE TO A REVERSE BENDING FATIGUE CONDITION, RESULTING IN A TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Risk: LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH WITH POTENTIAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Fix: FABTECH WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PITMAN AND IDLER ARMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FABTECH AT 909-597-7800.

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 2500 HD 2WD CNG CNG

10mpg combined

City / highway	9 / 11 mpg
Fuel	Natural Gas

6 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,600/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	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Electrical systemInstrument cluster/panel; Alternator/generator/regulator	105	0	6	0	67,700 mi
Service brakes	99	8	1	3	103,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulicFoundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings; Foundation components › Disc › Rotor	73	5	0	2	67,200 mi
Engine and engine coolingExhaust system; Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe	23	0	2	0	73,900 mi
SteeringLinkages; Hydraulic power assist › Power steering fluid	18	1	0	0	35,225 mi
Power trainTransfer case (4-wheel drive); Driveline	16	0	1	0	96,764 mi
Engine	14	0	0	0	93,500 mi
SuspensionFront › Hub; Front	12	1	0	0	70,913 mi
Fuel system, gasolineFuel injection system › Injectors; Storage › Tank assembly	11	0	0	0	58,619 mi
Wheels	9	1	0	1	60,750 mi
Fuel system, diesel	8	0	1	0	95,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	6	1	0	0	72,500 mi

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Power train
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that while driving 60-65 MPH, the vehicle experienced reduced power and went into LIMP Mode. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle after several minutes, as per the Owner's Manual. The transmission warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that it could take 1-2 weeks to diagnose the vehicle, and several months to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a claim was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
May 29, 2026 · 50,000 miles
Service brakes
Hydraboost piston blew out, lost brakes and steering. Almost wrecked vehicle.
Dec 18, 2023
Power train
The transfer case wore a pine hole in the case from the oil pump spring lock not securing movement causing me to loose all oil from transfer case. This left me stranded when I could not shift into 4 wheel drive the could not get it to re- engage 2wheel drive. This could have possibly caused catastrophic loss of control had the transfer case locked up while driving at high speed on slick roads or if someone ran into me from sudden lock up of the drive train.
Nov 7, 2021
Air bagsCrash1 injury
CANT REMEMBER WHAT HAPPENED I BLACK OUT AND WOKE UP WITH COPS AROUND ME. THE FRONT END OF THE TRUCK IS WRECKED. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.
Sep 3, 2020 · 2 miles
Unknown or other
HYDRO BOOST HAS FAILED. IT WAS DISCOVERED BY GARDNERVILLE AUTO IN GARDNERVILLE, NEVADA . ON WEDNESDAY 1/15/2020. I CONTACTED GENERAL MOTORS AND THEY SAID THERE NO RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE. THEY SHOWED OLD RECALLS ON LIGHTING AND POWER STEERING BUT NOTHING ON THE HYDRO BOOST. THE GARAGE SHOWS THREE DIFFERENT RECALLS ON THE HYDRO BOOST, TWO OF WHICH WERE REPORTED BY NTSB.
Jan 15, 2020 · 185,000 miles
Service brakes
I HAVE CHANGED ALL 4 NEW TIRES IN 4 DIFFERENT TIMES EVERY YRS NOT SURE IF THAT A WHEEL PROBLEM. AND ALSO FIX MY FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM THAT WAS GIVE ME A PROBLEM IN THE PAST. NOW I REPLACE ALL NEW ROTOR BRAKE DISCS AND PAD IN 30 MINUTES OUT FROM A MECHANICAL SHOP IT'S SHOW A ENGINE LIGHT NOW SAYING RANGE SHIFT INHIBITED ON MY DASHBOARD. AND WHEN I'M SHIFTING TO DRIVE IT JUST REVERSE INSTEAD OF DRIVE. NOW IS BACK IN THE SHOP FOR NOW PROBLEM TO COME. FROM GARDEN CITY KANSAS
Dec 16, 2019 · 315,000 miles
Tires
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 EQUIPPED WITH PRIMEWELL VALERA HT HARRY TRUMAN TIRES, SIZE: LT265/75/R16 (NA). WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SHOOK. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO HAVE ALL THE TIRES REPLACED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TIRES WERE DEFECTIVE AND COULD NOT BE BALANCED CORRECTLY. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE TIRE AND VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Jul 2, 2019
Service brakes
BRAKE LINES FAILED AFTER HAVING ALREADY BEEN REPLACED. FACTORY LINES CORRODED THROUGH AND TRUCK WAS SCARY TO SLOW DOWN. WAS FORTUNATE TO BE GOING AT LOW SPEEDS IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA - BUT GLAD THERE WERE NO KIDS AROUND AND I NEEDED TO BRAKE QUICKLY!
Jun 8, 2019 · 55,000 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.