2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Suspension Problems

“There has always been a knocking noise, that can be felt in the steering and brake pedal. The dealer replaced a shaft that connected to the steering sector. The fix corrected it for a while. The problem came back. I went back to the dealer and was told the part needed to be removed and greased every 15000 miles. I said ,why does it not have grease fittings? Over the last 10 years I have talked to numerous people who have the same problem. I sent GM an e-mail about this problem, never got an answer. I do get letters from GM wanting me trade for a new one. …”

“I was approaching an intersection on nj state route 10 when the light turned yellow. I applied the brakes and the peddle went to about one to two inches off the floor. The truck could not stop, and went though the light as is turned red. I was able to slow down and pull into a parking lot and stop. I found fluid leaking under the truck and could see it was from a failed brake line. I called a tow truck and a mechanic. I found out that the brake line were all rusted and needed to be replaced. The rotors, calipers, brake pads, e brake cable and shocks where replaced.”

“I realize that this vehicle is well out of the 3 year 36,000 mile manufacturer warranty. But lately with how rapidly this truck with less than 70,000 miles seems to be falling apart on me its just really been frustrating. I've only had the vehicle out of the shop less than two weeks for front wheel bearing/ ABS sensor repair when my speedometer completely went out. Most of the time speedometer is reading 0 MPH occasionally it will flutter between 5-10 MPH. Reading online I see GM extended their speedometer warranty to 7 yrs/70k miles. Just very frustrating general motors. …”

“I currently own a 2004 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 series. Over the past month there has been a vibration in the truck. It does not vibrate all the time, but when it does it is very noticeable. It usually vibrates at speeds from 45 MPH to 70 MPH. I had replaced the original tires about three weeks ago and that did not help. I've had it in the dealership three times in the past three weeks. They replaced a rear u-joint, which did not help. The last time it was in they told me that they can not find what is wrong with it so it has to be my new tires. …”

“Cost $600 to replace entire instrument panel!!! Brakes never worked properly always have to push to the floor to stop even on new brakes shocks always needing replaced.”