2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hd problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (5) · Steering (4) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2)
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Compared against other Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hd model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (385)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.
Unknown Or Other 2025-03-28 · 23-NA-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on onstar module 2g sunset information.
Unknown Or Other 2025-02-20 · PIP5358D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the noise for assessment by engineering. technician will need to
Engine 2024-12-18 · 03-06-01-023I · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
Engine 2024-10-07 · 03-06-01-023H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.
Unknown Or Other 2024-09-06 · PIT3271P · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. general motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. technician s
Showing the 6 most recent of 385 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2020-05-03 · Steering“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 and licked it all so now the power steering is hard to turn…”
2017-09-22 · Electrical System · 50,000 mi“i have a 2004 chevy silverado crew cab and my service shop has determined the cluster panel is faulty it presents misreadings which is causing error codes readings in the computer. they tested the oil pressure and the tach and said the components were working correctly with in range in spite of the fact the gauge dials on the panel were showing thi…”
2016-09-27 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 35,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado 1500 hd. the contact stated that the check engine indicator randomly illuminated. two dealers were notified of the failures, but were unable to provide a repair. the technician stated that the fuel cap needed to be replaced. the fuel cap was replaced, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not…”
2014-06-24 · Service Brakes · 155,000 mi“the brakes have stopped working on this vehicle, which is not particularly unexpected given the vehicle has 155,000 miles. however when we tried to purchase new parts we were advised that general motors no longer supports or manufactures the necessary parts ( rotors,pumps, etc) for the year of vehicle. how can they simply stop making parts for …”
2014-05-05 · Service Brakes · 80,000 mi“towing a heavy boat at interstate speed limit in kansas. applied brakes to disengage cruise upon approach to exit ramp. noticed more than usual pedal travel and began to pump to find some brakes. pumping did nothing, fully depressing is all that would slow vehicle. going downhill and approaching stop at end of ramp. ended up going through sto…”
2012-11-15 · Service Brakes · 89,785 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado 1500 hd. the contact stated that all of the brake lines were severely rusted and corroded. the contact was driving 5 mph and depressed the brake pedal when it abnormally traveled to the floorboard before stopping the vehicle. the vehicle was inspected by the contact who discovered the rust on the brak…”
2012-10-26 · Service Brakes · 97,000 mi“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. my husband was stopped with the truck in park and when he put his foot on the brake to put the truck in gear the pedal went all the way to the floor with no real stopping power. he checked the emergency parking br…”
2012-07-09 · Service Brakes · 134,000 mi“brake lines corroded through during normal operation - resulting in total loss of braking power. mechanic estimates $1200.00 for r&r. *tr…”
2012-03-14 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · 65,400 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado 1500 hd. the contact was driving approximately 25 mph when the brake pedal was engaged and failed to respond. the vehicle continued through an intersection. the brake warning indicator illuminated at the time of failure. the vehicle began to slow down to a complete stop after applying the brake severa…”
2011-07-06 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 40,864 mi“2004 chevrolet silverado 2500 hd brakes failed due to rusted steel brake line. rust of component was located under driver door. currently having trouble finding manufacturer replacement part. looks like i will have to bend my own line. the truck has 40,000 miles and located in tennessee. the truck is mainly used on a farm and has not been on sa…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.