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2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Equipment Problems

Complaints
13about this part
Share
2%of 797 total for the year
Median mileage
75,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the equipment of the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2% of the 797 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 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.

“Radio, the radio in my truck broke within 12,000 miles and had it replaced. I now have 36,000 miles on my truck and the radio is broke again with the same problem. The problem is the cd gets stuck in the slot and won't eject out. I have yet to get my cd out.”

NHTSA complaint #10237411, filed 2008-08, 35,000 miles

“Hello, I have a 2004 chevy SILVERADO 1500 4x4 extended cab. I started to notice that the anti-lock brakes were acting unusual. Between 10 MPH and 7 MPH, the anti-lock brakes will act like they were on wet pavement or icy pavement, pulsating until I come to a complete stop. I have 62,000 miles on the vehicle, it has been properly maintained and looks like the day it came from the dealer. I have been doing some research and have noticed that the goes back to the 1999 model year. I have contacted my dealer and there is not any recalls for my vehicle. Thank you”

NHTSA complaint #10283465, filed 2009-09, 59,000 miles

“Without warning of any sort my 2004 z71's speedometer has quit working. It stays below the 0 MPH mark and if it decides to come alive while I'm driving it is completely off. I can be driving 20 and it will say I'm going 50 MPH. This is my primary vehicle....I have 3 little girls and this is our main source of transportation. Why won't GM recall this? I'm also hearing the clunking sound that so many other people have reported it is accompanied by a wobbling sensation in the steering column. I can't afford to keep having these issues serviced just for them to stop working again. …”

NHTSA complaint #10289131, filed 2009-10, 85,000 miles

“2004 Chevrolet silverado. The A/C blower stopped working, I took it to the dealer they said it wasn't covered under the vehicle warranty, the cost was over $400.00 for repair. The blower mostly worked on lower speeds so we did not pay for the repair. Two years later the blower stopped working all together again. I inspected the blower and wiring harnesses my self to find the wiring had gotten so hot it was smoking and melting the harness connector and protective insulation around the wires leaving exposed wires and melting plastic that was surrounded by foam (flammable) insulation. …”

NHTSA complaint #10234107, filed 2008-07, 42,000 miles

“2004 silverado corrode brake lines. One broke while driving. No accident. All line corroded. Seems like a safety notice should be sent to owners, my family could have been hurt. Gm put cheap parts in, other manufactures are not having this problem. Seems like a big public safety concern and it will get worse as the 2004-2007 line start breaking.”

NHTSA complaint #10808114, filed 2015-12, 173,000 miles

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Equipment: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202611%
202321%
202220%
202110%
202020%
201920%
201720%
201610%
201520%
201470%
201310%
201021%
200910%
200861%
200791%
200672%
2005112%
2004132%
2003111%
200292%
200172%
200020%
199931%
199831%
199781%

Other parts of the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Brakes
330 complaints
Electrical system
267 complaints
Steering
75 complaints
Air bags
34 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
27 complaints
Engine cooling
25 complaints
Fuel system
21 complaints
Vehicle speed control
20 complaints
Engine
18 complaints
Body and structure
15 complaints
Suspension
13 complaints
Visibility (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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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