2004 Chevrolet Silverado Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 3%of 622 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the suspension of the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, 3% of the 622 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The 2004 Silverado 1500 continued to give problems. I had the speedometer cluster replaced recently to resolve that issue, but the vehicle shimmied and bounced as it went down the highway. I knew it was the vehicle because I didn't have this experience on my other cars on the same highway.”
NHTSA complaint #10191175, filed 2007-05, 25,000 miles“Prior to purchase of the vehicle a vibration and bouncing was noted on the test drive, the dealer assured me that the problem would be corrected and two days later they replaced the tires. This did not eliminate all of the bouncing, the dealer again serviced the vehicle, the salesman and the service manager both rode with me in the vehicle and agreed that there was a problem and that it would be corrected even if all of the suspension components, wheels and tires had to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10086422, filed 2004-08, 25 miles“I have a2004 chevy 3500 Silverado, with 50,000 miles on, I noticed a clicking noise in the right front. With further investigation, I noticed that the front wheel was loose on the truck. The wheel bearing was loose. I called general motors and discussed the bearing failure. I got the new bearing and started to do the repair. I noticed that everything looked new yet, but the bearing was coming apart. The bearing is a sealed unit-it is pressed together. The bearing is not manufactured properly- it is not pressed together right so that the front tire could fall off and cause serious accidents. …”
NHTSA complaint #10229958, filed 2008-06, 50,000 miles“I am an automobile mechanic and have been for over twenty years. On 9\17\04 I purchased a brand new 04 Chevrolet Silverado super sport, a truck that the GM factory lowered two inches in the front and four inches in the rear. The first night I owned the truck I noticed a series suspension problem. On monday I looked under the front suspension and realized the factory lowered the front end right down on the bump stops, so it has no front suspension. I took the truck back to the dealer and told them the problem they said, oh yea there all like that. …”
NHTSA complaint #10093288, filed 2004-09, 1,400 miles“The problem started soon after I drove the new 2004 Chevrolet Silverado extended cab off the lot. When traveling between 60-70 MPH, the trucks suspension will bounce almost as if there are no shock absorbers. This bouncing will continue until the speed is reduced to below 55 MPH. I brought the truck in to the pittsburgh, ca dealer and complained. They said it was only a california concrete highway problem. They said it was the road and not the truck. I have this problem almost continually now, I complained to Chevrolet's customer complaint section, who gave me the same answer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10141309, filed 2005-10, 500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10108599Jul 17, 2017This technical bulletin provides a procedure to lube the rear leaf springs on vehicles with the condition of a squeak noise originating from the rear of the vehicle.
- 10112519Oct 29, 2012This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have grease leaking from front hub bearings. Technician should not replace…
- 10021013May 1, 2008Suspension vibration or frame beaming at 40 - 60 mph. *kb updated 8/25/08.
- 10024345Feb 1, 2008Eaton locking differential chatter shudder noise on turns, equipped with a locking rear differential rpo g80. *nj updated 7/17/2008.
- 10021116Jan 1, 2007Inspection of tire and wheel size prior to diagnosis of transmission shifts, poor performance, speedometer, cruise control concerns.
- 10021100Dec 1, 2006Rear drive axle whine noise (replace slip yoke assembly).
- 10020874Sep 23, 2006Left front axle shaft difficult to remove. Axle differential leak seal shaft.
- 10019852Mar 1, 2006Revised upper control arm replacement.
- 10017308Nov 2, 2005Service vme - 8.6 inch rear axle which exhibit a gear whine condition (until december 23, 2005).
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3 | 2% |
| 2015 | 5 | 7% |
| 2014 | 12 | 10% |
| 2012 | 4 | 6% |
| 2011 | 3 | 4% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 | 15 | 8% |
| 2005 | 19 | 6% |
| 2004 | 21 | 3% |
| 2003 | 28 | 4% |
| 2002 | 29 | 4% |
| 2001 | 24 | 3% |
| 2000 | 78 | 6% |
| 1999 | 107 | 6% |
| 1998 | 11 | 4% |
| 1997 | 19 | 7% |
| 1996 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 6 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 0% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 2 | 8% |
| 1989 | 3 | 14% |
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 complaintsTires
21 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
18 complaintsOther or unknown
12 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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