2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 1%of 797 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 1% of the 797 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, 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 was in an accident in my 2004 SILVERADO 1500. I lost control and hit a tree on the front driver side. The insurance company declared the truck a total loss. I kept the truck and repaired all damage. The service sir bag light was on. It was not on before the wreck. It was about the third time cranking the truck before the light came on in the dash. I thought everything was functioning correctly. We had an automotive mechanic check it out with an auto scanner. It showed the box that tells the air bags to deploy had to be replaced because it sent signal for air bags to deploy but they did not.”
NHTSA complaint #10650376, filed 2014-10, 190,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500. The contact stated that while making a left turn, the turn signals was engaged but the hazard lights illuminated instead. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the controller for the trafficator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10677008, filed 2015-01, 105,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500. The contact stated whenever the brake pedal was engaged both rear brake lights failed to function. In addition, the odometer and oil pressure gauges would not operate. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10411950, filed 2011-07, 88,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet 1500 truck 4wd. The contact stated the headlights failed to operate on the vehicle. He took his vehicle to the dealer and they did something to fix the module at a cost of 450.oo dollars. The contact stated that the repair fixed the problem for a while but now the failure is occurring again. The failure mileage 65,000 miles and the current mileage is 70,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10317683, filed 2010-03, 65,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500. The passenger side brake light had failed and was replaced 6 times. The dealer was unable to determine why the failure continued to occur. The VIN was unavailable but will be added to the hardcopy. The failure mileage was 20,000. The current mileage was 95,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10200549, filed 2007-08, 20,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10161011May 13, 2019This Preliminary Information communicates to technicians that the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL's) or the auto headlamps will not shut off when using the daytime running lamp…
- 10137526Apr 27, 2018This Preliminary Information communicates to techniciansthat the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL's) or the auto headlamps will not shut off when using the daytime running lamp…
- 10129093Jan 24, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on, engine misfire…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1% |
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 1 | 0% |
| 2023 | 12 | 3% |
| 2022 | 4 | 1% |
| 2021 | 6 | 1% |
| 2020 | 12 | 2% |
| 2019 | 16 | 1% |
| 2018 | 7 | 1% |
| 2017 | 16 | 2% |
| 2016 | 17 | 2% |
| 2015 | 28 | 3% |
| 2014 | 40 | 3% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 5 | 2% |
| 2011 | 7 | 1% |
| 2010 | 4 | 1% |
| 2009 | 9 | 2% |
| 2008 | 6 | 1% |
| 2007 | 19 | 2% |
| 2006 | 8 | 2% |
| 2005 | 9 | 2% |
| 2004 | 10 | 1% |
| 2003 | 7 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
| 2001 | 12 | 3% |
| 2000 | 9 | 1% |
| 1999 | 5 | 1% |
| 1998 | 7 | 2% |
| 1997 | 3 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
330 complaintsElectrical system
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 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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