2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

■ Significantly worse — known issue year

2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had more than double the complaints of 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

2004: 368 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1994	3
1995	3
1996	2
1997	64
1998	73
1999	81
2000	132
2001	300
2002	351
2003	449
2004	368
2005	269
2006	177
2007	204
2008	191
2009	61
2010	21
2011	104
2012	52
2013	51
2014	40
2015	175
2016	122
2017	54
2018	51
2019	72
2020	99
2021	82
2022	89
2023	42
2024	135
2025	19
2026	4

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES 27%

27% of complaints: service brakes — 99 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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Hydraboost piston blew out, lost brakes and steering. Almost wrecked vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231220

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15%

15% of complaints: electrical system — 57 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 15%

15% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 54 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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STARTED VEHICLE IN MY DRIVEWAY IN FRONT OF GARAGE, AS I HAD MY FOOT ON BRAKE, WHILE PLACING TRANSMISSION INTO DRIVE, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT COMPLETELY DOWN TO FLOOR, AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS INTO GARAGE DOOR FRAME, CAUSING MINOR DAMAGE TO THE...

NHTSA ODI report, 20130509

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%

13% of complaints: electrical system — 46 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

ENGINE 4%

4% of complaints: engine — 14 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2004 — complaint volume: 368

R 20061018 — fuel system, gasoline

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURE

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

Campaign 06E043000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — steering

CERTAIN FABTECH AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT PITMAN ARMS, P/NOS. FTS71000 AND FTS71001, INSTALLED FOR USE ON CERTAIN 2001-2006 GM C/K 2500 PICK UP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES.

Remedy: FABTECH WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PITMAN AND IDLER ARMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FABTECH AT 909-597-7800.

Campaign 06E010000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for service brakes issues (99 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for electrical system issues (57 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (54 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 06E010000 (steering) has been completed.
Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2014 ▲ 2023 ▲ 2013

WORST YEARS

■ 2003 ■ 2002 ■ 2001

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FAQ

Is the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

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