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2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

Based on reports from 430 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
430
Crashes
23
Fires
11
Recalls
2
TSBs
427
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 430 complaints, 23 crashes, 11 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

brakes stopped working

5 complaints • Severity 7.6/10

$X,XXX
2

broken exhaust manifold bolts

2 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

transfer case failed

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the BrakesHIGH

153 owners reported brakes issues — failures commonly reported around 75K miles.

!Inspect the Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panelMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

40
0–30K
98
30–60K
107
60–90K
72
90–120K
37
120–150K
39
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (107 reports) • Median: 75K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Brakes (153 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Brakes153 (36%)
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel57 (13%)
Electrical46 (11%)
Engine22 (5%)
Fuel System21 (5%)
Wheels & Tires14 (3%)
Steering13 (3%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings10 (2%)

2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 36% of all reports filed for the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, with 153 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 75,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 75K-mile mark.

Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel Issues

Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, with 57 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system: instrument cluster/panel-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, with 46 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, with 22 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

1
05
22
06
47
07
37
08
31
09
48
10
60
11
30
12
41
13
47
14
18
15
17
16
9
17
9
18
6
19
4
20
1
21
2
23

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

06E010000

STEERING

CERTAIN FABTECH AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT PITMAN ARMS, P/NOS. FTS71000 AND FTS71001, INSTALLED FOR USE ON CERTAIN 2001-2006 GM C/K 2500 PICK UP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE PIN LOCATED INSIDE THE PITMAN ARM CAN SHEAR OFF DUE TO A REVERSE BENDING FATIGUE CONDITION, RESULTING IN A TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

06E043000Oct 2006

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Chevrolet Silverado 2500 is the 2015 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is brakes.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 430 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 is related to the brakes, with 153 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 reliable?
The 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 has 430 complaints, 23 crash reports, and 11 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Chevrolet Silverado 2500 problems start?
Based on 393 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 75,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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