The vehicle dossier US · 2004

2004 Chevrolet
SILVERADO 2500Problems & recalls

368 distinct owner reports in the NHTSA snapshot. Brakes appears in 168 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 368 distinct reports. A report can mention more than one component, so category totals can overlap.

Brakes168 reports
Electrical system105 reports
Engine36 reports
Other components31 reports
Fuel system26 reports
Steering16 reports
Transmission & drivetrain15 reports
Suspension12 reports
Visibility4 reports
Air bags4 reports
Body & structure4 reports
See original component labels
SERVICE BRAKES99
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL57
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC54
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM46
ENGINE14
STEERING13
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS10
WHEELS9
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE8
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL8
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING8
POWER TRAIN8
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL6
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM6
TIRES5
SUSPENSION5
UNKNOWN OR OTHER5
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM5
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)3
AIR BAGS3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE3
STRUCTURE:BODY3
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM2
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR2
STEERING:LINKAGES2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING2
SUSPENSION:FRONT2
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING2
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE2
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR1
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE1
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL1
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID1
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST1
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM1
STEERING:COLUMN1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL1
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT1
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES1
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER1
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION1
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE1
VISIBILITY1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR1
EQUIPMENT1
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS1
SUSPENSION:REAR1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID1
PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION1

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: Jun 5, 2026
Mileage, where supplied

73,900 miles is the median among 336 reports with usable mileage. The middle half spans 50,000–105,000 miles.

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

02 / Official safety campaigns

2 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.

May 19, 2006 Safety recallFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINECampaign 06E043000

Reported concern

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.

Manufacturer’s stated response

HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

Read campaign 06E043000 at NHTSA
Feb 1, 2006 Safety recallSTEERINGCampaign 06E010000

Reported concern

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.

Manufacturer’s stated response

FABTECH WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PITMAN AND IDLER ARMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FABTECH AT 909-597-7800.

Read campaign 06E010000 at NHTSA
Check this car’s VIN at NHTSA

03 / The manufacturer’s record

Instructions. Updates. Responses.

427 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
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 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 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
Jul 24, 2024 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions24-NA-141GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. This bulletin adv…NHTSA ID 11006421

GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. This bulletin advises the dealers to be more careful not to damage the transmissions during removal and to package the core properly for return.

Components: POWER TRAIN. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11006421 at NHTSA
Jun 28, 2024 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions16-NA-383This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier…NHTSA ID 11004761

This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.

Components: ENGINE · FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11004761 at NHTSA
Jun 17, 2024 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions18-NA-099This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.NHTSA ID 11004557

This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.

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

Source record 11004557 at NHTSA
Jun 6, 2024 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions24-NA-098This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491, E4492, or E6961 and resolution info…NHTSA ID 11002312

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491, E4492, or E6961 and resolution information.

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

Source record 11002312 at NHTSA
May 7, 2024 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions09-00-89-008GThis Warranty Administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies/procedures and the warranty transaction submission procedures that support the Personal Property Damage process.NHTSA ID 11000576

This Warranty Administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies/procedures and the warranty transaction submission procedures that support the Personal Property Damage process.

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

Source record 11000576 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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