2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 174 complaints for the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 40% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 174 40% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 80,000 miles 171 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 13 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 5 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 24 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 26 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 30 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 19 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 26 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 17 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 11 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 3 |
| 200k+ miles | 7 |
What the data shows
Of the 171 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 80,000 miles, and 32% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 13 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado 2500 hd. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the contact applied the brakes repeatedly and there was no response. The vehicle failed to slow down and crashed into a preceding vehicle. The rear passenger sustained a minor injury to the neck. In addition, the other vehicle driver suffered a neck injury. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
Driving a 2004 chevrolet 2500hd 4x4 6 liter crew cab with 143005 miles. Traveling at 55 MPH as I approached my turn onto a side street at approximately 100 yards out I applied brakes to reduce speed to 15/20 MPH to make 90 degree downhill right turn. I experienced a very spongy brake for a couple of seconds followed by the brake pedal going completely to floor. I pumped brakes several more times with the same brake pedal response and zero braking.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
- Electrical system 105 complaints
- Engine 36 complaints
- Fuel system 26 complaints
- Steering 18 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 16 complaints