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2004 Chevrolet Silverado Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 15 NHTSA recalls and 1,848 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Avoid This Year — 2004 Chevrolet Silverado

The 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

15
NHTSA Recalls
15 recalls on record
1,848
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
113
Crashes + Injuries
29 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (15)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Chevrolet dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #08E050000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #06E060000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #06V289000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #06E023000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #05V163000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #05V043000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #06E064000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #05V161000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #07E066000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #06V417000

Showing 10 of 15 recalls. View all on NHTSA.gov →

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Most Common Problems — 2004 Chevrolet Silverado

Based on 1,848 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Service Brakes
677
Electrical System
498
Steering
140
Power Train
81
Engine And Engine Cooling
67
Air Bags
59
Fuel System
47
Suspension
41

Frequently Asked Questions — 2004 Chevrolet Silverado

Is the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado has 15 recalls and 1,848 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado have?
The 2004 Chevrolet Silverado has 15 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado are: Service Brakes, Electrical System, Steering, Power Train. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado safe to buy?
The 2004 Chevrolet Silverado has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 15 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Chevrolet Silverado should I buy?
Use the year comparison chart above to identify which model years have the fewest reported problems for the Chevrolet Silverado.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.