Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD
NHTSA data on file today
try.vin couldn't confirm NHTSA's recall list for the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 283 owner complaints are on file.
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 81 complaints
- Service Brakes 73 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 60 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 20 complaints
- Power Train 10 complaints
- Steering 10 complaints
Of the 283 complaints on file, 12 report a crash and 7 a fire; across all 283 complaints, owners report 6 injuries and 2 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD has a significant number of complaints about the electrical system and brakes, suggesting areas of concern. However, other components have fewer complaints, implying these issues might be less frequent or severe. Due to limited recall data, the overall assessment is based largely on owner complaints, which are moderate.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 100,000–150,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | very common |
| service brakes | 80,000–120,000 miles | $250–$800 | common |
| engine cooling | 60,000–100,000 miles | $400–$1,500 | occasional |
| power train | 70,000–120,000 miles | $700–$2,000 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Cooling system service
- Air filter replacement
- Tire rotation and balance
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Frequent electrical faults
- Brake pedal softness
- Overheating engine
- Clunking noise during shifts
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.