2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

430

Owner Complaints

23 Crashes 11 Fires 4 Deaths

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

1

Service Bulletin

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500

The 2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 has received a total of 430 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STEERING. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes (99 complaints), Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel (57 complaints), and Service Brakes Hydraulic (54 complaints).

Recalls for the 2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500, potentially affecting up to 89,663 vehicles.

Recall 06E043000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

| 88,303 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: 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).

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Recall 06E010000 — STEERING

| 1,360 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH WITH POTENTIAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy: 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.

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Owner Complaints for the 2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500

430 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Service Brakes
Complaints: 99 8 Crashes 1 Fire 3 Injuries
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 57
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 54 3 Crashes 2 Injuries
Electrical System
Complaints: 46 5 Fires
Engine
Complaints: 14
Steering
Complaints: 13
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 10 1 Crash
Wheels
Complaints: 9 1 Crash 1 Injury 1 Death
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 8 2 Fires
Fuel System Diesel
Complaints: 8 1 Fire
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 8
Power Train
Complaints: 7 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 6
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 6 1 Crash
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 5
Suspension
Complaints: 5
Tires
Complaints: 5 1 Crash
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 5
Air Bags
Complaints: 3 2 Crashes 3 Injuries 2 Deaths
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 3
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
Complaints: 3
Structurebody
Complaints: 3 2 Crashes 1 Injury 1 Death
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System
Complaints: 2
Power Traindriveline
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipwheel Speed Sensortone Ring
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 2
Steeringlinkages
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfronthub
Complaints: 2
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 2
Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
Complaints: 1
Equipment
Complaints: 1
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 1
Parking Brakedrivelinehydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Electric
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfluid
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulic
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn
Complaints: 1
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
Complaints: 1
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
Complaints: 1
Visibility
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11561107 | SERVICE BRAKES | | N/A miles
Hydraboost piston blew out, lost brakes and steering. Almost wrecked vehicle.
#11561107 | STEERING | | N/A miles
Hydraboost piston blew out, lost brakes and steering. Almost wrecked vehicle.
#11440880 | POWER TRAIN | | N/A miles
The transfer case wore a pine hole in the case from the oil pump spring lock not securing movement causing me to loose all oil from transfer case. This left me stranded when I could not shift into 4 wheel drive the could not get it to re- engage 2wheel drive. This could have possibly caused catastrophic loss of control had the transfer case locked up while driving at high speed on slick roads or if someone ran into me from sudden lock up of the drive train.
#11353349 | AIR BAGS | | 2 miles Crash 1 Injury 1 Death
CANT REMEMBER WHAT HAPPENED I BLACK OUT AND WOKE UP WITH COPS AROUND ME. THE FRONT END OF THE TRUCK IS WRECKED. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.
#11353349 | STRUCTURE:BODY | | 2 miles Crash 1 Injury 1 Death
CANT REMEMBER WHAT HAPPENED I BLACK OUT AND WOKE UP WITH COPS AROUND ME. THE FRONT END OF THE TRUCK IS WRECKED. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.

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Safety Rating for the 2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500

General Motors, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

PIT3099J — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory parts. Technician can check Service Information for some accessories. Technician can also contact Partech for assistance.

NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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