2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 recalls and problems
No recalls and 368 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500.
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that while driving 60-65 MPH, the vehicle experienced reduced power and went into LIMP Mode. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle after several minutes, as per the Owner's Manual. The…
Hydraboost piston blew out, lost brakes and steering. Almost wrecked vehicle.
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…
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.
HYDRO BOOST HAS FAILED. IT WAS DISCOVERED BY GARDNERVILLE AUTO IN GARDNERVILLE, NEVADA . ON WEDNESDAY 1/15/2020. I CONTACTED GENERAL MOTORS AND THEY SAID THERE NO RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE. THEY SHOWED OLD RECALLS ON LIGHTING AND POWER STEERING BUT NOTHING ON THE HYDRO BOOST. THE GARAGE SHOWS THREE DIFFERENT RECALLS ON…
Silverado 2500 model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 388 | 17 | 7 |
| 2002 | 1 | 351 | 21 | 6 |
| 2003 | 0 | 449 | 23 | 8 |
| 2004 | 0 | 368 | 19 | 10 |
| 2005 | 0 | 269 | 14 | 15 |
| 2006 | 0 | 178 | 14 | 8 |
| 2007 | 3 | 204 | 10 | 9 |
Across all years, the 2003 Silverado 2500 has the most complaints (449). All Chevrolet Silverado 2500 years →
Questions
- Does the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?
- Owners have filed 368 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (105 complaints), followed by service brakes (99).
- How many 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 19 of 368 complaints report a crash and 10 a fire; 10 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received June 5, 2026.