2004 Chevrolet Silverado brakes problems
219 complaints about brakes have been filed for the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, which is 30% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 219 30% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 68,000 miles 195 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 32 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 12 and 2
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 37 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 17 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 31 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 26 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 36 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 18 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 9 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 9 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 5 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 5 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 195 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 68,000 miles, and 44% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 32 crashes, 12 injuries, 2 deaths.
What owners wrote
Death was the result of a crash involving a 2004 silverado truck, dually. My son, gene, deceased owner, was returning home when truck skidded and rolled over at least twice, killing him. I think there may have been a problem with the brakes or power steering, but am not sure how to proceed with this. I hope you can help in some way. Gene's work was on the road, and he lived on the road.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado z71. While driving approximately 5 MPH in reverse, the brake pedal traveled to the floor upon engaging. The vehicle continued to accelerate. The gear was immediately shifted into drive and the emergency brake was engaged in order to stop. The contact was able to drive with the use of the emergency brake for stopping. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated the brake lines were completely rusted. The vehicle was not repaired.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado
- Electrical system 162 complaints
- Steering 45 complaints
- Air bags 31 complaints
- Engine 28 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 26 complaints
- Body & structure 25 complaints
- Transmission 25 complaints
- Suspension 24 complaints