The vehicle dossier US · 2004

2004 Chevrolet
SILVERADO 1500Problems & recalls

797 distinct owner reports in the NHTSA snapshot. Brakes appears in 329 of them. Explore what was reported—and which official actions are on file.

Snapshot Sep 28, 2026Live NHTSA complaint API How this dossier is compiled

01 / Owner-reported evidence

What owners reported.

Categories attached to 797 distinct reports. A report can mention more than one component, so category totals can overlap.

Brakes329 reports
Electrical system267 reports
Other components86 reports
Steering75 reports
Engine43 reports
Air bags34 reports
Transmission & drivetrain27 reports
Fuel system21 reports
Body & structure15 reports
Visibility13 reports
Suspension13 reports
See original component labels
SERVICE BRAKES229
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL159
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM106
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC67
STEERING65
AIR BAGS32
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL19
ENGINE18
POWER TRAIN15
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING14
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR13
UNKNOWN OR OTHER12
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS10
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP9
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE9
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM9
EQUIPMENT8
STRUCTURE:BODY8
TIRES7
WHEELS7
SUSPENSION7
EXTERIOR LIGHTING7
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION6
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES5
STEERING:COLUMN5
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE5
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER5
STRUCTURE4
SEATS4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH3
WHEELS:HUB3
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM3
VISIBILITY3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM3
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS3
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)3
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP2
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD2
STEERING:LINKAGES2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS2
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE2
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING2
PARKING BRAKE2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS2
SEAT BELTS2
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR1
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR1
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM1
SUSPENSION:FRONT1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL1
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)1
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER1
TIRES:TREAD/BELT1
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR1
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT1
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL1
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT1
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE1
SEAT BELTS:FRONT1
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE1
TIRES:SIDEWALL1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION1
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR1
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC1
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.1
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE1
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS1
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY1
PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS1
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM1
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING1
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH1
VISIBILITY/WIPER1
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT1
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER1

These are reports made to NHTSA, not verified diagnoses. More reports can reflect more vehicles, more time on the road, or greater reporting activity.

The reporting timeline

When reports arrived.

Reports by year filed, not by the year a problem occurred. Showing the latest 15 years with reports.

Year filed (last two digits)Latest report: Jul 8, 2025
Mileage, where supplied

68,541 miles is the median among 700 reports with usable mileage. The middle half spans 44,000–97,000 miles.

This describes the submitted reports. It does not predict when a vehicle will fail.

02 / Official safety campaigns

0 recall campaigns on file.

A campaign can cover only certain production dates or configurations. The count does not tell you whether an individual car has an open recall.

No campaigns matched this model-year in the imported recall files. This is not confirmation that a particular VIN has no open recalls.
Check this car’s VIN at NHTSA

03 / The manufacturer’s record

Instructions. Updates. Responses.

237 distinct communications list this model-year. Showing the latest 12. A matching model-year does not establish that every engine, trim or reported symptom is covered.

Jul 18, 2025 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIP5601CThis PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.NHTSA ID 11020816

This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11020816 at NHTSA
Jul 8, 2025 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIT6406AThis Preliminary Information communicates direction for different audio issues with RPO UQA, UQF, UQS, or NKDNHTSA ID 11020688

This Preliminary Information communicates direction for different audio issues with RPO UQA, UQF, UQS, or NKD

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11020688 at NHTSA
Mar 28, 2025 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions23-NA-001This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on OnStar Module 2G Sunset Information.NHTSA ID 11017252

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on OnStar Module 2G Sunset Information.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11017252 at NHTSA
Feb 20, 2025 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIP5358DThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a …NHTSA ID 11014455

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the noise for assessment by engineering. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11014455 at NHTSA
Dec 18, 2024 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions03-06-01-023IThis service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.NHTSA ID 11012907

This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.

Components: ENGINE. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11012907 at NHTSA
Oct 25, 2024 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIP4723JThis Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/chargin…NHTSA ID 11009156

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and Vehicle Data Recorder tools, giving website address and step by step instructions to complete the update.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11009156 at NHTSA
Oct 7, 2024 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions03-06-01-023HThis service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.NHTSA ID 11010544

This service bulletin explains how to measure for oil consumption and possible reasons for loss of oil.

Components: ENGINE. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11010544 at NHTSA
Sep 12, 2024 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIT5099HThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will ne…NHTSA ID 11007744

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11007744 at NHTSA
Sep 12, 2024 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIT5099HThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will ne…NHTSA ID 11007743

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11007743 at NHTSA
Sep 6, 2024 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIT3271PThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested an…NHTSA ID 11007208

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11007208 at NHTSA
Aug 26, 2024 Service CampaignGeneral CommunicationVehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updatin…NHTSA ID 11006621

Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). The updating of modules is completed in parallel instead of the technician needing to update one module at a time. This allows a more streamlined approach for dealers and customers.

Campaign / software reference: General Communication

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11006621 at NHTSA
Aug 13, 2024 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIT5195HThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the speedometer needle appears to be inaccurate. Dealer should advise the customer the specification for speedometer needle a…NHTSA ID 11006274

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the speedometer needle appears to be inaccurate. Dealer should advise the customer the specification for speedometer needle accuracy is +/- 2 MPH at any given speed when looking straight at the needle.

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11006274 at NHTSA
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Records below contain the NHTSA bulk summary unless a document-reviewed explainer is linked. A service bulletin is not a safety recall or a promise of a free repair. Records may be revised or superseded; verify the current document with the manufacturer.

04 / Agency investigations

Official inquiries.

An investigation is an inquiry into a potential concern. Its presence does not establish a defect, and a closed case does not certify a car’s condition.

No investigation records matched this model-year in the snapshot.

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