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Chevrolet Silverado 2004 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

622Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
8Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
2Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
78Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Brakes219 complaints

219 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 04V045000, 05V043000, 05V161000.

Electrical System162 complaints

162 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train51 complaints

51 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering45 complaints

45 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine32 complaints

32 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 06V289000.

Air Bags31 complaints

31 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 06V417000.

Vehicle Structure25 complaints

25 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 04V129000.

Suspension24 complaints

24 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control23 complaints

23 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires21 complaints

21 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility19 complaints

19 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Trailer Hitches and Towing3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts3 complaints

3 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 04V225000, 05V163000.

Latches, Locks and Linkages2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

04V045000Reported February 4, 2004 - 68,875 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on February 4, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 68,875 vehicles across all affected models.

04V129000Reported March 17, 2004 - 3,662,211 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on March 17, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 3,662,211 vehicles across all affected models.

04V225000Reported May 11, 2004 - 736 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on May 11, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 736 vehicles across all affected models.

05V043000Reported February 8, 2005 - 77,411 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on February 8, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 77,411 vehicles across all affected models.

05V161000Reported April 22, 2005 - 90,242 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on April 22, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 90,242 vehicles across all affected models.

05V163000Reported April 22, 2005 - 1,359,824 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on April 22, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 1,359,824 vehicles across all affected models.

06V289000Reported August 3, 2006 - 38,439 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on August 3, 2006. The campaign covers an estimated 38,439 vehicles across all affected models.

06V417000Reported October 31, 2006 - 794 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on October 31, 2006. The campaign covers an estimated 794 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA04012Opened April 30, 2004 - Closed February 28, 2005

HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILRES. Resulted in recall campaign 05V005000.

EA04012Opened April 30, 2004 - Closed February 28, 2005

HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILRES. Resulted in recall campaign 05V005000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20033
200483
2005120
200662
200797
200832
200918
201020
201119
201224
201348
201465
201524
20166
20221
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.