Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2004 Chevrolet Silverado
NHTSA data on file today
The 2004 Chevrolet Silverado has 15 NHTSA recall campaigns and 621 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #08E050000 FMVSS 108/HEADLAMPS/MISSING AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E106000 REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E066000 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS/TOW ASSEMBLIE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V417000 LEATHER SEAT COVERS/AIR BAG SENSING SYSTEM NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V289000 FUEL RAIL DAMPER RETAINER CLIP/WORKHORSE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E064000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E060000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E023000 FMVSS 108/HEADLAMP/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V163000 SEAT BELT ROUTING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V161000 PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V043000 HYDRO-BOOST/HYDRAULIC BRAKE/BOSCH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V225000 GM/FMVSS 225/SEATING POSITIONS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04E022000 DURAKON/BEDLINER DETACHES FROM THE TRUCK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V129000 GM/TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V045000 GM/FMVSS 135/BRAKE VALVE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 159 complaints
- Service Brakes 122 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 84 complaints
- Power Train 49 complaints
- Steering 44 complaints
- Air Bags 31 complaints
Of the 621 complaints on file, 56 report a crash and 10 a fire; across all 621 complaints, owners report 36 injuries and 3 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$12,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2004 Chevrolet Silverado has considerable issues based on 622 owner complaints and 15 recall campaigns, indicating a below-average reliability. Common issues focus on electrical systems and brakes, affecting long-term costs. This model year lacks sufficient vehicle reliability, raising ownership costs over time. Due to the high volume of complaints, prospective owners should be wary of ongoing maintenance issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | Unknown | $200–$800 | common |
| Service brakes | 60,000–100,000 miles | $300–$1,200 | common |
| Power train | Unknown | $500–$1,800 | occasional |
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 changes every 5,000 miles
- Brake pad replacement every 40,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 50,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 5,000 miles
- Air filter change every 15,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unresponsive brakes
- Electrical failures
- Transmission slipping
- Rough engine idle
- Steering wheel vibration
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.