2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 368 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 108,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 1% of the 368 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 108,500 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.
“Light bulb sockets allow slip-in type bulbs to slip out . Gm has not recalled these sockets, however they have improved the current design so as to hold the bulbs more securely. The turn signals, stop lights and tail lights ,as well as the headlights are affected by this deficiency.”
NHTSA complaint #10295614, filed 2009-12, 42,000 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.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10169354Nov 12, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10155009Dec 13, 2018This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8% |
| 2024 | 7 | 5% |
| 2023 | 3 | 6% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 | 3 | 4% |
| 2018 | 4 | 8% |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 4 | 3% |
| 2015 | 9 | 5% |
| 2014 | 1 | 3% |
| 2013 | 2 | 4% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 5 | 2% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 4 | 1% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 3 | 1% |
| 1999 | 1 | 1% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
168 complaintsElectrical system
105 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
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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