MYRModel Year Report

2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

◆ Worse than typical
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2004 highlighted. 1994: 10 complaints 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1996: 7 complaints 1997: 555 complaints 1998: 361 complaints 1999: 587 complaints 1999 2000: 611 complaints 2001: 468 complaints 2002: 509 complaints 2003: 805 complaints 2004: 797 complaints 2004 2005: 525 complaints 2006: 357 complaints 2007: 849 complaints 2008: 912 complaints 2009: 444 complaints 2009 2010: 360 complaints 2011: 562 complaints 2012: 214 complaints 2013: 300 complaints 2014: 1429 complaints 2014 2015: 1091 complaints 2016: 787 complaints 2017: 706 complaints 2018: 507 complaints 2019: 1033 complaints 2019 2020: 686 complaints 2021: 757 complaints 2022: 569 complaints 2023: 344 complaints 2024: 276 complaints 2024 2025: 80 complaints 2026: 52 complaints 2026
2004: 797 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
199410
19953
19967
1997555
1998361
1999587
2000611
2001468
2002509
2003805
2004797
2005525
2006357
2007849
2008912
2009444
2010360
2011562
2012214
2013300
20141429
20151091
2016787
2017706
2018507
20191033
2020686
2021757
2022569
2023344
2024276
202580
202652

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES 29%

29% of complaints: service brakes — 229 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Abs system is failing light comes on then brakes don’t catch, airbags message keeps coming on . Pulling in to store when it done it end up hitting the metal pipe in from of store to stop

NHTSA ODI report, 20240106

# 1 is the 4l60E transmission that sits on the exhaust and runs next to it on the opposite side the heat from the trans itself and the exhaust overheat the gasket which causes weak spots that leak along with burning up the 3-4 clutch.

NHTSA ODI report, 20210904

COMING HOME FROM WORK AROUND 5:00 IN THE AFTERNOON AND WENT TO SLOW DOWN FOR TRAFFIC SLOWING DOWN AND BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR AS I EASED DOWN ON THE BRAKE PEDAL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130829

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 20%

20% of complaints: electrical system — 159 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%

13% of complaints: electrical system — 106 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 8%

8% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 67 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
STEERING 8%

8% of complaints: steering — 65 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

▮ 2004 — complaint volume: 797

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (229 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (159 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (106 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.