2004 Chevrolet Silverado Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 3%of 622 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the visibility of the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, 3% of the 622 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I purchased a 2004 Chevrolet 2500hd Silverado duramax in feb 2004. The exterior mirrors have been vibrating since I have owned it. The dealership has replaced the mirrors once, which did not resolve the issue. They now state that it is a characteristic of the vehicle. I feel this is a safety issue that GM needs to look into instead of ignoring and stating as a characteritic of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10082645, filed 2004-07, 500 miles“Operating my pickup on river road (gravel surface), akron, iowa at a speed between 15-20 MPH, drivers door window shattered and fell on driver, cutting my left hand. I immediately drove the vehicle to dirks motor company, the Chevrolet deale, and reported the defect in the vehicle. The window was replaced on august 18, 2004. The vehicle was purchased in late june 2004. At the time of the defect the vehicle had 4,075 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10088245, filed 2004-08, 4,075 miles“2004 duramax will not defrost windshield or warm cab after 1 hour plus of idle operation. If windshield is scraped it fogs over when operated down the road to warm the engine. This problem, from freezing temp. And worsens as the temp. Drops. I purchased vehicle 10-30-2003 and GM service says that there is nothing wrong with my truck. Is this true that they are allowed to design and sell a vehicle in this climate that will not warm up enough to defrost the windows in such a period of time. Operation of this vehicle is neither safe for myself or anyone on the road.”
NHTSA complaint #10062400, filed 2004-03, 1,500 miles“While parked on the street, locked and not in use for 7 days, a fire apparently started in the windshield wiper motor. It was significantly damaged and spread to the right front wheel well and left front bumper cowling, before it was put out with a fire extinguisher. The GM investigator has indicated that it is their determination that the problem started external to the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10159630, filed 2006-06, 37,172 miles“Ac troubles: I own two 2004 Chevrolet Silverado trucks. At least once a week and sometimes several times in one day, the two drivers side vent blow hot air while the other two passenger vents blow cold air as normal.”
NHTSA complaint #10347788, filed 2010-08, 20,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10112382Oct 1, 2013This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the percentage of UV protection or tint offered by the windshield or side glass…
- 10021017Sep 27, 2006Door glass pops out of run channel.
- 10018623Jan 9, 2006Front hvac blower inoperative.
- 10018566Jan 6, 2006Front blower inoperative stay running during low ambient temperature.
- 10017277Nov 1, 2005Unwanted operation of rear windows.
- 10017188Oct 27, 2005Inaccurate outside temperature reading on inside rearview mirror.
- 10017132Oct 25, 2005Blower motor inoperative at low ambient temperatures.
- 10017123Oct 25, 2005Service vme-outside rear view mirror inoperative.
- 10016529Sep 20, 2005Service vme - outside rearview mirror vibration.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 4 | 3% |
| 2015 | 4 | 5% |
| 2014 | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 | 3 | 5% |
| 2011 | 2 | 3% |
| 2010 | 6 | 10% |
| 2009 | 3 | 4% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 9 | 5% |
| 2006 | 5 | 3% |
| 2005 | 9 | 3% |
| 2004 | 18 | 3% |
| 2003 | 20 | 3% |
| 2002 | 19 | 3% |
| 2001 | 15 | 2% |
| 2000 | 28 | 2% |
| 1999 | 44 | 3% |
| 1998 | 45 | 16% |
| 1997 | 38 | 14% |
| 1996 | 74 | 40% |
| 1995 | 148 | 56% |
| 1994 | 128 | 61% |
| 1993 | 23 | 33% |
| 1992 | 13 | 33% |
| 1991 | 2 | 12% |
| 1989 | 1 | 5% |
| 1988 | 1 | 7% |
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 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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