2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD
Only 17 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 17 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 17
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
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Complaints per year
2004: 17 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 16 |
| 2002 | 22 |
| 2003 | 101 |
| 2004 | 17 |
| 2005 | 26 |
Known problem areas
Only 17 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
8 of 17 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
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We are the second owners of a 2004 chevy silverado 1500 4WD truck. We have had brake lines go twice. The last time was at our town dump.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-10-26
Brake lines corroded through during normal operation - resulting in total loss of braking power. Mechanic estimates $1200.00 for r&r.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-07-09
Steering
5 of 17 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing shaft pitman.
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Power steering was making noise I added power steering fluid in the leak I had more power steering fluid and it kept on leaking now the steering got so hard to hard to turn so went to the store buy some power steering fluid added turn on the truck...
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-05-03
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 20 MPH, a knocking noise was heard coming from the steering column. The service dealer offered to repack the steering column with high temperature grease.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-08-15
Electrical system
3 of 17 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.
Power train
2 of 17 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.
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Tl*- on 08/30/06 contact's vehicle changed from the two-wheel drive gear into the neutral position by itself. The same day the vehicle's speedometer registered actual speed inaccurately.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-01-08
Structure
1 of 17 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.
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Dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle pulled into another lane while traveling 65 MPH due mild to medium winds.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-07-21
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD — pre-purchase inspection
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- Service brakes: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 47% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.