2004 Chevrolet Silverado power train problems
49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Steel brake, fuel and transmission lines are extremely rusty and failure appears to be imminent, especially on brake lines. This should be a safety recall. *tr”
filed Apr 10, 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for regular maintenance. The technician notified the contact that there was a hole within the transfer case and it needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The…”
filed Feb 25, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This informational bulletin provides technicians with information regarding automatic transmission oil cooler flow test essential tool J-45096 TransFlow®.
02-07-30-052J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 29, 2015
Power Train problems in other Silverado years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Silverado | 33 | 26% |
| 2015 Silverado | 11 | 14% |
| 2014 Silverado | 37 | 30% |
| 2013 Silverado | 11 | 17% |
| 2012 Silverado | 11 | 16% |
| 2011 Silverado | 4 | 5% |
| 2010 Silverado | 7 | 11% |
| 2009 Silverado | 3 | 4% |
| 2008 Silverado | 12 | 7% |
| 2007 Silverado | 21 | 11% |
| 2006 Silverado | 8 | 4% |
| 2005 Silverado | 29 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.