2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 105 complaints for the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 24% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 105 24% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 67,000 miles 91 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 6
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 10 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 23 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 20 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 17 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 10 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 91 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 67,000 miles, and 40% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 6 fires.
What owners wrote
2004 chevrolet silverado 2500hd pickup that caught fire customer states that he was driving when he began to smell smoke and then noticed that sparks were coming from the front wheel* the vehicle became engulfed in flames. There was no cause of the fire.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado 2500 hd. The contact stated that the speedometer works intermittently. The speedometer would indicate that the vehicle was traveling 35 MPH when it was idle. The dealer stated that there was a defect with the electronic speedometers. The dealer did not perform the repair. The contact also stated that the rear door locks are inoperable. The dealer has inspected the vehicle. The VIN was unknown. The current mileage is 53,500 and failure mileage was 47,000.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
- Brakes 174 complaints
- Engine 36 complaints
- Fuel system 26 complaints
- Steering 18 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 16 complaints