2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 330about this part
- Share
- 41%of 797 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 330 complaints about the brakes of the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 41% of the 797 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,000 miles. 20 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When coming to a stop, the ABS system fails. I researched and I found a recall up to 2003 model for the same exact problem. I do not think it was corrected in the 2004 model. Disconnected the fuse to stop the problem but it now is an issue because I'm trying to sell the vehicle and the ABS light on all the time. They want $900 to replace the ABS module.”
NHTSA complaint #10627688, filed 2014-08, 80,000 miles“I pressed the brakes hard to avoid hitting a deer. Once I pressed the pedal, the truck slowed and then the pedal went to the floor. A steel brake line below the cab blew. After inspection, I found that all the original steel lines were significantly rusted.”
NHTSA complaint #11291059, filed 2019-12, 60,000 miles“I was driving my vehicle and was attempting to come to a stop to turn into a parking lot when my lines blew. I went to repress the brake pedal to find no pressure. I went to rely on my emergency brake when that also failed after 3 presses. Now I am being quoted $1,500.00 for a repair that I shouldn't have to make do to faulty material.”
NHTSA complaint #10629439, filed 2014-08, 130,000 miles“After reading about so many multiple brake failures I decided to check my vehicle and was horrified to see my brake lines were so badly pitted and rusted. It looks like I'll have to replace all the brake lines in the truck. The truck is only 10 years old with about 54,000 miles. I don't understand why such an important system in a vehicle wound fail after such a short period of time.”
NHTSA complaint #10715809, filed 2015-05, 54,000 miles“While driving home from local grocery store, I noticed my brakes getting spongey.I made it trough 5 green lights and 4 miles to my driveway when all of a sudden the bells and whistles sounded.I parked my truck , crawled underneath and discovered the rear brake line rusted and leaking fluid. Now it sits waiting until I can get it towed, further inspected, and repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #10626469, filed 2014-08, 124,450 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10226382Oct 18, 2022This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10178353Jun 26, 2020This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10162149Jun 24, 2019This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10161004May 13, 2019This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10129088Jan 23, 2018This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10078876May 11, 2016This preliminary information communication advises the technician that the hydro-boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its…
- 10246647Sep 1, 2014Pre-Formed and Pre-Flared Hydraulic Brake Pipe Kits Now Available for Service
- 10246646Apr 1, 2014Pre-Formed and Pre-Flared Hydraulic Brake Pipe Kits Now Available for Service
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 9% |
| 2025 | 6 | 6% |
| 2024 | 11 | 3% |
| 2023 | 25 | 6% |
| 2022 | 58 | 9% |
| 2021 | 45 | 5% |
| 2020 | 116 | 15% |
| 2019 | 195 | 18% |
| 2018 | 99 | 19% |
| 2017 | 190 | 27% |
| 2016 | 266 | 33% |
| 2015 | 374 | 34% |
| 2014 | 281 | 20% |
| 2013 | 5 | 2% |
| 2012 | 9 | 4% |
| 2011 | 17 | 3% |
| 2010 | 7 | 2% |
| 2009 | 17 | 4% |
| 2008 | 28 | 3% |
| 2007 | 62 | 7% |
| 2006 | 171 | 48% |
| 2005 | 131 | 25% |
| 2004 | 330 | 41% |
| 2003 | 429 | 53% |
| 2002 | 363 | 71% |
| 2001 | 307 | 66% |
| 2000 | 422 | 69% |
| 1999 | 373 | 64% |
| 1998 | 122 | 34% |
| 1997 | 134 | 24% |
| 1996 | 3 | 43% |
| 1994 | 3 | 30% |
Other parts of the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
267 complaintsSteering
75 complaintsAir bags
34 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
27 complaintsEngine cooling
25 complaintsFuel system
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
20 complaintsEngine
18 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsEquipment
13 complaintsSuspension
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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