2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 105about this part
- Share
- 29%of 368 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,400miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 105 complaints about the electrical system of the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 29% of the 368 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,400 miles. 6 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driving on the interstate at 65-70 MPH truck shut off no power steering no brakes showing reduced engine power almost got into a wreck with my 2 year old son and 70 year old grandmother...I still owe $10,000 on this hunk of crap...it went away after a broken wire was fixed....but as I sit here in my truck at 3 am because I had to move it I started it up and once again reduced engine power...just so frustrating”
NHTSA complaint #10953964, filed 2017-02, 142,000 miles“One by one, the gauges on the dash have stopped working, starting with the engine temperature gauge. Then the fuel level gauge, speedometer, tachometer, oil pressure, and finally the transmission temperature gauge all went out, leaving only the battery voltage meter working correctly. I know at least three other people living within 20 miles of my house that have also had this problem with their 2004 silverados.”
NHTSA complaint #10616917, filed 2014-07, 50,000 miles“The speedometer registers 120mph all the time when moving. Was fixed once under warrant. The dealer who fixed it is no longer in business. I purchased a extended warranty, never used it. The truck has 55,000 miles right now. Diesel. $43,000 new. Chevy changed our onstar to digital. No onstar now.”
NHTSA complaint #10550411, filed 2013-10, 32,000 miles“Wipers will not turn off. Have to pull fuse to get wipers to turn off. I cannot re-install the fuse unless I stop and get out of the vehicle to do this. If I do not pull the fuse, the wipers will eventually start to damage the windshield. I have read multiple incidents of this online, with no definite fix. Truck has 68,000 miles on it.”
NHTSA complaint #10328396, filed 2010-05, 68,000 miles“I was just driving my yukon and the speedometer was reading 100 miles I knew something was wrong because when I stop and turn it off the speedometer stayed at 40 miles and I don't know at what speed am at when am on the freeway, I as a mechanic shop an they told me that I had to go to the dealer for that.”
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 23% |
| 2025 | 8 | 27% |
| 2024 | 55 | 38% |
| 2023 | 16 | 34% |
| 2022 | 29 | 30% |
| 2021 | 17 | 19% |
| 2020 | 18 | 17% |
| 2019 | 19 | 26% |
| 2018 | 13 | 25% |
| 2017 | 15 | 28% |
| 2016 | 18 | 15% |
| 2015 | 58 | 32% |
| 2014 | 6 | 15% |
| 2013 | 10 | 20% |
| 2012 | 11 | 21% |
| 2011 | 9 | 9% |
| 2010 | 2 | 10% |
| 2009 | 9 | 15% |
| 2008 | 23 | 12% |
| 2007 | 11 | 5% |
| 2006 | 14 | 8% |
| 2005 | 98 | 36% |
| 2004 | 105 | 29% |
| 2003 | 86 | 19% |
| 2002 | 10 | 3% |
| 2001 | 26 | 7% |
| 2000 | 5 | 4% |
| 1999 | 4 | 5% |
| 1998 | 5 | 7% |
| 1997 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
168 complaintsFuel system
26 complaintsEngine cooling
23 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsEngine
14 complaintsSuspension
12 complaintsWheels
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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