2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hd Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hd. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES
5
STEERING
4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
1
ENGINE
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
POWER TRAIN
1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1
Total complaints21

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Power steering was making noise I added power steering fluid in the leak I had more power steering fluid and it kept on leaking now the steering got so hard to hard to turn so went to the store buy some power steering fluid added turn on the truck and licked it all so now the power steering is…”

STEERING · reported 2020-05-03

“I have a 2004 chevy silverado crew cab and my service shop has determined the cluster panel is faulty it presents misreadings which is causing error codes readings in the computer. They tested the oil pressure and the tach and said the components were working correctly with in range in spite of…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2017-07-01

“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado 1500 hd. The contact stated that the check engine indicator randomly illuminated. Two dealers were notified of the failures, but were unable to provide a repair. The technician stated that the fuel cap needed to be replaced. The fuel cap was…”

ENGINE · reported 2016-02-08

“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado 1500 hd. The contact stated that the check engine indicator randomly illuminated. Two dealers were notified of the failures, but were unable to provide a repair. The technician stated that the fuel cap needed to be replaced. The fuel cap was…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2016-02-08

“The brakes have stopped working on this vehicle, which is not particularly unexpected given the vehicle has 155,000 miles. However when we tried to purchase new parts we were advised that general motors no longer supports or manufactures the necessary parts ( rotors,pumps, etc) for the year of…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2014-06-12

“Towing a heavy boat at interstate speed limit in kansas. Applied brakes to disengage cruise upon approach to exit ramp. Noticed more than usual pedal travel and began to pump to find some brakes. Pumping did nothing, fully depressing is all that would slow vehicle. Going downhill and approaching…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2014-05-03

“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado 1500 hd. The contact stated that all of the brake lines were severely rusted and corroded. The contact was driving 5 mph and depressed the brake pedal when it abnormally traveled to the floorboard before stopping the vehicle. The vehicle was…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2012-11-15

“We are the second owners of a 2004 chevy silverado 1500 4wd truck. We have had brake lines go twice. The last time was at our town dump. My husband was stopped with the truck in park and when he put his foot on the brake to put the truck in gear the pedal went all the way to the floor with no real…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2012-10-20
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hd as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.