2004 Chevrolet Express 2500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 38%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2004 Chevrolet Express 2500, 38% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,750 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I own a 2004 silverado 2500 hd with 26,500 miles on it. I had my truck serviced for speedometer that was not working and was told by karl chevy here in ankeny, ia that all of my rotors and brake pads needed to be replaced because of rust. Gm ought to fix my brakes for free, they need to recall. I am 61 and have owned a few automobiles and have never had to replace rotors with such low mileage. The majority of miles are highway. I have been in a rideshare pool using a metro van provided to our pool for the last four years as the main driver.”
NHTSA complaint #10299911, filed 2010-01, 26,500 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet EXPRESS 2500. The contact stated that when the brakes were applied, the vehicle shook violently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the brake pads and rotors were replaced; however, the failure continued. The contact had to apply extreme force to the brake pedal to ensure that the vehicle came to a complete stop. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 05v043000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and 04v045000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10913946, filed 2016-10, 115,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10242252Aug 18, 2023This technical bulletin provides information and a solution to a condition of Brake Pedal Moves or Self Applies at Full Turns.
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Chevrolet Express 2500
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Express 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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