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2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, but owners have filed 368 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls
0
Complaints
368
Crashes / fires
19 / 10
Injuries / deaths
10 / 2

Recalls may cover only some 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Electrical System105
Service Brakes99
Service Brakes, Hydraulic73
Engine and Engine Cooling23
Steering18
Power Train16
Engine14
Suspension12
Fuel System, Gasoline11
Wheels9
Fuel System, Diesel8
Vehicle Speed Control6

Most reported parts

  • Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel — 57
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings — 10
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System — 6
  • Power Train › Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) — 3
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe — 3
  • Structure › Body — 3
  • Fuel System, Other › Fuel Injection System — 2
  • Suspension › Front › Hub — 2

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 73,800 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Power Train · at 50,000 miles · reported Jun 5, 2026
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that while driving 60-65 MPH, the vehicle experienced reduced power and went into LIMP Mode. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle after several minutes, as per the Owner's Manual. The transmission warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that it could take 1-2 weeks to diagnose the vehicle, and several months to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was…
Air Bags · at 2 miles · reported Sep 5, 2020
Cant remember what happened I black out and woke up with cops around me. The front end of the truck is wrecked. Airbags did not deploy.
Unknown or Other · at 185,000 miles · reported Jan 20, 2020
Hydro boost has failed. It was discovered by gardnerville auto in gardnerville, nevada . On wednesday 1/15/2020. I contacted general motors and they said there no recalls on this vehicle. They showed old recalls on lighting and power steering but nothing on the hydro boost. The garage shows three different recalls on the hydro boost, two of which were reported by ntsb.
Service Brakes · at 315,000 miles · reported Dec 17, 2019
I have changed all 4 new tires in 4 different times every yrs not sure if that a wheel problem. And also fix my fuel injection system that was give me a problem in the past. Now I replace all new rotor brake discs and pad in 30 minutes out from a mechanical shop it's show a engine light now saying range shift inhibited on my dashboard. And when I'm shifting to drive it just reverse instead of drive. Now is back in the shop for now problem to come. From garden city kansas
Tires · reported Nov 8, 2019
The contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado 2500 equipped with primewell valera ht harry truman tires, size: lt265/75/r16 (Na). While driving various speeds, the vehicle shook. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic to have all the tires replaced on two separate occasions; however, the failure continued. The contact was informed that the tires were defective and could not be balanced correctly. The dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The tire and vehicle failure mileage was unknown.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (105 reports), followed by service brakes (99). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 73,800 miles.

Are Chevrolet recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Chevrolet dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.