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2004 Chevrolet Express 2500 Electrical system Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
13%of 8 total for the year
Median mileage
26,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electrical system of the 2004 Chevrolet Express 2500, 13% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,500 miles.

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

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2008114%
2007114%
2006215%
2004113%

Other parts of the 2004 Chevrolet Express 2500

Brakes
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Equipment
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology