2004 Chevrolet SILVERADO 2500: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
368 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
73,900 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2004 model year. Data snapshot: . 336 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes is the most frequently named component, appearing in 99 of 368 complaints (26.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 174 | 47.3% |
| Steering behavior | 21 | 5.7% |
| Transmission and shifting | 17 | 4.6% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 13 | 3.5% |
| Fuel system concerns | 13 | 3.5% |
| Engine operation | 6 | 1.6% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 99 |
| Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel | 57 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 54 |
| Electrical System | 46 |
| Engine | 14 |
| Steering | 13 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 10 |
| Wheels | 9 |
Service Brakes: 99; Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel: 57; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 54; Electrical System: 46; Engine: 14; Steering: 13; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings: 10; Wheels: 9
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 24 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 55 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 92 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 64 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 72 |
| 150,000 and above | 29 |
Under 25,000: 24; 25,000 to 49,999: 55; 50,000 to 74,999: 92; 75,000 to 99,999: 64; 100,000 to 149,999: 72; 150,000 and above: 29
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (92). 32 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2007 | 42 |
| 2008 | 33 |
| 2009 | 29 |
| 2010 | 39 |
| 2011 | 51 |
| 2012 | 26 |
| 2013 | 38 |
| 2014 | 42 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2005: 1; 2006: 17; 2007: 42; 2008: 33; 2009: 29; 2010: 39; 2011: 51; 2012: 26; 2013: 38; 2014: 42; 2015: 16; 2016: 13; 2017: 7; 2018: 5; 2019: 4; 2020: 2; 2021: 1; 2023: 1; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 174 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 21 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 17 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10137759 · 2005-09-14 (September 14, 2005)
THE CHEVROLET HD C2500 PICK UP TRUCK MIRROR DOES NOT EXTEND FAR ENOUGH TO ALLOW FOR PROPER VISION WHEN TOWING AN EIGHT FOOT WIDE TRAILER.***TRANSFERRED TO OVSC***. *MR *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10137759 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10153252 · 2006-03-20 (March 20, 2006)
DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT ACTIVATE UPON A FRONT END CRASH THAT TOTALED OUT THE VEHICLE. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 34,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10153252 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10158364 · 2006-05-26 (May 26, 2006)
REAR PASSENGER SIDE SHOCK ABSORBER LOWER MOUNT SHEARED COMPLETELY AWAY, LEAVING NO OPERABLE SHOCK ABSORBER ON THAT SIDE OF THE AXLE. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10158364 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10161484 · 2006-07-05 (July 5, 2006)
AT 35000 MILES THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE DEALER REPLACED PARTS WITH THE GAS TANK/FUEL LINE DUE TO IT BEING 'PLUGGED'. 10,000 MILES LATER IT HAPPENS AGAIN BUT NO WARRANTY AND AFTER VERY DISSATISFYING SERVICE AT DEALER WE OPTED TO A NEW MECHANIC. HE RESET THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT BUT 1 WEEK LATER IT WAS ON AGAIN. THEN HE REPLACED THE EMISSIONS LINE AND 3 DAYS LATER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON AGAIN. ONE DEALER STATED THAT EXCESSIVE DRIVING ON GRAVEL ROADS LEADS TO THIS PROBLEM THAT THE FUEL SYSTEM IS NOT VENTED PROPERLY. (??) WE ARE…
Owner-reported narrative. 34,985 miles reported. Look up ODI 10161484 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10162280 · 2006-07-13 (July 13, 2006)
PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, 2 MONTHS LATER A NOISE EMANATED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. I FOUND THE POWER STEERING PUMP TO BE VOID OF FLUID. I ADDED THE PROPER FLUID. IMMEDIATELY A LEAK OCCURRED FROM THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC BOOST. I RESEARCHED YOUR DATA AND YOUR INFORMATION INDICATED THAT A SAFETY RECALL EXISTS FOR THE BRAKE BOOST (#04V043000 AND #04V045000). THE DEALER REFUSES TO FIX THIS ISSUE UNLESS I PAY THE $1000.00 TO FIX IT. THEY SAY THAT NO RECALL EXISTS FOR MY VEHICLE. WHAT IS CORRECT? IN ADDITION, YOUR DATA ALSO SHOWS THE 2 OTHER SAFETY RECAL…
Owner-reported narrative. 59,698 miles reported. Look up ODI 10162280 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10165405 · 2006-08-14 (August 14, 2006)
LEFT REAR-AXLE SEAL HAS BLOWN A TOTAL OF 4 TIMES. THE BRAKES WERE SOAKED WITH AXLE FLUID EACH TIME AND WE WERE TOLD THAT IT COULD CATCH FIRE IF BRAKES GOT HOT ENOUGH. THE BRAKES HAVE SMOKED, BUT HAVE NOT CAUGHT FIRE YET! THE AXLE-SEAL WAS REPLACED BY THE MANUFACTURER UNDER OUR WARRANTY. THE AXLE ASSEMBLY NEEDS TO BE REPLACED TO STOP THE PROBLEM BUT, THE MANUFACTURER REFUSES TO DO THIS. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 13,503 miles reported. Look up ODI 10165405 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10165893 · 2006-08-17 (August 17, 2006)
(1) I WAS IN A TIGHT TURN. I HAD JUST HAULED 2 TONS OF FEED FROM A FEED MILL 30 MILES AWAY. (2) THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES BOTH STOPPED WORKING SUDDENLY AND WITH NO WARNING. I HAD NO CONTROL OVER MY VEHICLE AND HAD TO RUN INTO A FENCE POST TO STOP IT. HAD IT HAPPENED A FEW MINUTES EARLIER WHILE I WAS ON A HIGHWAY, SOMEONE COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED. THE TRUCK WAS COMPLETELY UNCONTROLLABLE. (3 VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER. AFTER TWO DAYS OF TESTING, NO SOLUTION HAS BEEN FOUND. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 30,450 miles reported. Look up ODI 10165893 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10166281 · 2006-08-22 (August 22, 2006)
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY GOING 70 MPH ON MY WAY TO WORK DURING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC IN THE FAST LANE. ALL OF A SUDDEN I LOST POWER AND THE TRUCK STARTED SLOWING DOWN QUICKLY. I IMMEDIATELY HAD TO TRY TO GET OVER AND GET OFF THE FREEWAY SO THAT I WOULD NOT GET RUN OVER, WHICH IS NOT AN EASY THING TO HAVE A VEHICLE ON THE FREEWAY DURING RUSH HOUR THAT WILL NOT GO OVER 15 MPH. THIS IS NOT VERY SAFE AND I COULD HAVE EASILY HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT BY CARS TRYING TO SWERVE AROUND MY VEHICLE THAT WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE PROBLEM WAS THE #7 FUE…
Owner-reported narrative. 69,407 miles reported. Look up ODI 10166281 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.