2004 Chevrolet Silverado Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 0%of 622 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, 0% of the 622 complaints for this model year.
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.
“In extremely cold weather, -20 degrees or colder, the doors fail to unlock using the remote or the key. The dealer stated that GM does not care to address the situation. The dealer then took the front panels off and either applied grease or removed grease. The front doors now unlock but the back doors won't(crew cab).”
NHTSA complaint #10063910, filed 2004-03Related service bulletins
- 10038344Jun 1, 2013Gm: the front or rear door may not open from the inside or outside handle, the door will not unlock with any method. The probably cause an incorrect installation of a handle…
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 18 | 11% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 0% |
| 2003 | 10 | 1% |
| 2002 | 9 | 1% |
| 2001 | 14 | 2% |
| 2000 | 28 | 2% |
| 1999 | 22 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado
211 complaintsElectrical system
159 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
49 complaintsSteering
44 complaintsAir bags
31 complaintsBody and structure
25 complaintsEngine cooling
24 complaintsVehicle speed control
23 complaintsFuel system
22 complaintsSuspension
21 complaintsTires
21 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
18 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado
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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