2004 Chevrolet Silverado steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 45 complaints for the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, 6% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 45 6% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 32,000 miles 33 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 13 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 8 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 33 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 32,000 miles, and 85% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 3 injuries, 1 death.
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.
Dt*: the contact stated while turning at various speeds, there was a noise in the steering column. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where the steering column was replaced. The problem returned a year later and the steering column was replaced a second time. When the problem returned a third time, a year later, the dealership stated the manufacturer authorized repair was lubing the steering column.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado
- Brakes 219 complaints
- Electrical system 162 complaints
- Air bags 31 complaints
- Engine 28 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 26 complaints
- Body & structure 25 complaints
- Transmission 25 complaints
- Suspension 24 complaints