2004 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 10%of 41 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, 10% of the 41 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,000 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.
“After disengaging cruise control my speedometer was registering 80mph plus as my speed. When coming to a stop the speedometer registered 35 MPH. The speedometer went up to 100mpg when I stayed with expressway traffic, keeps on going up,even though my foot is off the gas pedal. This is a defect in the dash instrument cluster.(as told by GM repair person) I was not notified of a recall because there isn't one.”
NHTSA complaint #10261677, filed 2009-03, 71,000 miles“I own a 2004 Chevrolet SILVERADO 3500. The speedometer and other gauges do not work properly. For example, the speedometer reads that I am doing 120 MPH. Keep in mind I haven't even released the brake pedal yet. There is also an issue with the amperage gage. I have received a letter from Chevrolet extending the warranty, but of course even with the extension, it is still out of warranty. This is a huge safety issue. If the speedometer is reading 120 MPH while sitting still, how do I know that when it says I am doing 55 MPH that I'm not actually doing 120 MPH. …”
NHTSA complaint #10225845, filed 2008-04, 101,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet SILVERADO 3500. While driving various speeds, the instrument control panel gauges display inaccurate readings. The dealer issued a voluntary recall for the electrical system, but, because the contact's vehicle exceeded 70,000 miles, he would have to repair the vehicle at his own expense. The manufacturer would not assist. The recall number was unknown. The failure mileage was 50,000 and current mileage was 78,000.”
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 33% |
| 2024 | 19 | 37% |
| 2023 | 1 | 6% |
| 2022 | 5 | 18% |
| 2021 | 13 | 32% |
| 2020 | 5 | 12% |
| 2019 | 5 | 23% |
| 2018 | 3 | 16% |
| 2017 | 1 | 8% |
| 2016 | 6 | 12% |
| 2015 | 16 | 31% |
| 2014 | 1 | 10% |
| 2013 | 4 | 15% |
| 2012 | 2 | 9% |
| 2011 | 2 | 7% |
| 2009 | 1 | 10% |
| 2008 | 6 | 19% |
| 2007 | 2 | 5% |
| 2006 | 3 | 6% |
| 2005 | 9 | 20% |
| 2004 | 4 | 10% |
| 2003 | 6 | 14% |
| 2002 | 1 | 2% |
| 2001 | 4 | 6% |
| 2000 | 5 | 6% |
| 1999 | 2 | 4% |
| 1998 | 3 | 4% |
| 1997 | 3 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
21 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 3500
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology