2004 GMC Silverado
Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2004: 2 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 15 |
| 2000 | 14 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2007 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
2 of 2 total reports mention: service brakes.
Show complaint excerpts
Left parking lot, brakes failed. No warning. When repaired bleeder was rusted into caliper. Spare tire is rusted into place also.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-04-05
Also filed under Wheels
Applied brakes and pedal went to floor and all the brake fluid drained out. Turns out all the brake lines are corroded. The only possible resolution is to repalse all of the brake lines this is clearly a dangerous design defect.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-08-05
Wheels
1 of 2 total reports mentions: wheels.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2004 GMC Silverado — pre-purchase inspection
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- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2004 GMC Silverado 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 GMC Silverado?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2004 GMC Silverado 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.