2004 Chevrolet Colorado vs 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2004 Chevrolet Colorado | 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 361 | 797 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 614 | 237 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 33 |
| Fire reports | 13 | 8 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–21 | 13–16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,162 mi | 69,742 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Colorado | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 88 | 267 |
| Service Brakes | 15 | 229 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 34 | 100 |
| Steering | 6 | 75 |
| Structure | 61 | 15 |
| Air Bags | 29 | 34 |
| Power Train | 27 | 27 |
| Exterior Lighting | 43 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 39 | 241 |
| Stalling | 27 | 17 |
| Vibration / shaking | 18 | 18 |
| Electrical failures | 14 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 12 | 8 |
| Airbag warning light | 11 | 11 |
| Won’t start | 9 | 0 |
| Overheating | 8 | 7 |
2004 Chevrolet Colorado
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.