2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
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 Silverado 1500 | 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 797 | 86 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 237 | 28 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 33 | 14 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 13–16 | 16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 69,742 mi | 59,544 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Ford Explorer Sport Trac |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 267 | 7 |
| Service Brakes | 229 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 100 | 4 |
| Steering | 75 | 3 |
| Air Bags | 34 | 13 |
| Power Train | 27 | 13 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 25 | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 20 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 241 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 75 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 35 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 18 | 7 |
| Stalling | 17 | 6 |
| Airbag warning light | 11 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 8 | 0 |
| Overheating | 7 | 0 |
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
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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.