2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO Electrical Systemwiring Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical Systemwiring Issues in the 2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
4 electrical systemwiring complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical Systemwiring Complaints
IN JUNE 2006 THE TRUCK WAS TAKEN TO PINKERTON CHEVROLET BECAUSE OF A HOT WIRE SMELL. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE SMELL. AN OIL CHANGE WAS DONE AT THE SAME TIME. APPROXIMATELY 7 WEEKS LATER THE TRUCK SHUT OFF. MY HUSBAND ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE TRUCK TO NO AVAIL. HE LEFT THE TRUCK IN THE OFF POSITION AND WENT FOR HELP. HE RETURNED 20 MINUTES LATER TO FIND THAT THE TRUCK CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE CAB. THE DOME LIGHT WAS ON BUT THE DOORS WERE SHUT. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THEY THINK RATS GOT INTO THE ENGINE BUT THERE WAS NO FIRE IN THE ENGINE ONLY IN THE CAB. THE TRUCK IS MOVED EVERYDAY. WE HAVE TWO OTHER TRUCKS AND A CAMPER THAT IS STATIONARY ALL THE TIME AND THEY HAVE NO RAT NESTS IN THEM. WE HAVE NO TALL GRASS AROUND OUR HOUSE OR IN OUR...
I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK IN FEB 2004 AND IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP NUMEROUS TIMES FOR WIRING HARNESS REPAIRS. THEN WHEN IT IS OUT OF THE 36000 MILES WARRANTY, IT HAS PROBLEMS AGAIN AND THE DEALERSHIP THEN TELLS ME THEY WILL NEED TO REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS AT ABOUT $1500 OUT OF MY POCKET AND A RENTAL FEE. I THROW A FIT AND THEREFORE THEY DECIDE TO LET ME HAVE THE WIRING HARNESS ON THEIR BEHALF BUT I WILL HAVE TO PAY LABOR AND MY OWN RENTAL. AFTER IT WAS ALL SAID AND DONE I WAS OUT $900 AND DON'T FEEL THAT I SHOULD OF HAD TO PAY THAT BECAUSE IF THEY HAD REPLACED IT AFTER IT HAD BEEN IN THE SHOP 4 TIMES WITHIN 8 MONTHS I WOULDN'T OF HAD TO BE REPLACING IT OUT OF MY OWN POCKET. I CALLED AND ASKED THEM TO REIMBURSE ME LABOR...
DT: CALLER STATED HA A LEMON FOR A VEHICLE. CALLER SAID 6 MONTHS AGO IT STARTED ACTING UP AND IT GOT WORSE SOMETIMES IT WILL START AND SOMETIMES IT WONT. SH HAD THE VEHICLE IN THE REPAIR SHOP 3 TIMES IN ONE WEEK FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. DEALER SAID THEY FIXED IT. CALLER THOUGHT THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. MANUFACTURER SAID THEY WOULD WRITE UP A COMPLAINT AND GET BACK TO HER. CALLER HAD A FUEL PUMP, WIRING HARNESS, DISTRIBUTOR CAP, WIRE FROM COIL TO SENSOR REPLACED. *AK
NEW SILVERADO THE TWO BATTERIES GO DEAD IN A FEW DAYS OF NO USE. AFTER THREE SERVICE TRIPS TO DEALER. THEY TELL ME NOT TO LEAVE THE TOW PACKAGE SWITCH ON. SO INSTEAD OF FIXING THE SHORT, THEY TELL ME NOT TO USE THIS OPTION. I AM FEAR THIS MAY CAUSE A FIRE. ALSO WHEN I TOOK A TEST DRIVE ALL THE SILVERADO'S ON THE LOT WERE DEAD AND HAD TO BE JUMP STARTED. *JB
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Service Brakes
122 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
100 complaints
Electrical System
44 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
37 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
27 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
22 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
19 complaints
Steering
16 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
15 complaints
Tires
15 complaints
Air Bags
12 complaints
Suspension
11 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
10 complaints
Unknown Or Other
9 complaints
Power Train
8 complaints
Engine
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
7 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
7 complaints
Structurebody
7 complaints
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
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Engine And Engine Cooling
5 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
5 complaints
Steeringcolumn
5 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
4 complaints
Equipment
4 complaints
Fuel System Diesel
4 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
4 complaints
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
4 complaints
Seats
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
4 complaints
Steeringlinkages
4 complaints
Structure
4 complaints
Suspensionfront
4 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
4 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
4 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
4 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
3 complaints
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
3 complaints
Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector
3 complaints
Trailer Hitches
3 complaints
Visibility
3 complaints
Wheels
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv
2 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
2 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
2 complaints
Interior Lighting
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
2 complaints
Parking Brake
2 complaints
Power Traindriveline
2 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
2 complaints
Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint
2 complaints
Service Brakes Electric
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
2 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
2 complaints
Structurebodydoor
2 complaints
Structureframe And Members
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
2 complaints
Suspensionrear
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
2 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
2 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Equipment Adaptivemobility
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingback Up Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventional
1 complaint
Parking Brakeindicator Light
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Hubs
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipwheel Speed Sensortone Ring
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
1 complaint
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringgear Boxshaft Pitman
1 complaint
Structurebodybumpers
1 complaint
Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar
1 complaint
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint