Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2004 Chevrolet Silverado has 35 NHTSA structure complaints and 1 structure-related recall.
35
Complaints
1
Recalls
7
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026
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STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE GALVANIZED STEEL TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES THAT RETAIN THE TAILGATE IN THE FULL OPEN (HORIZONTA...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2022 | STRUCTURE | Vehicle was involved in motor vehicle collision. This unit was struck broadside by a semi resulting... |
| Dec 9, 2018 | STRUCTURE | FRAME IS RUSTY TO THE POINT OF BEING A SAFETY HAZARD. JUST ABOUT EVERY SILVERADO FROM 1999 TO 2013 I... |
| Feb 1, 2016 | STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ROCKER PANELS LOCA... |
| Jan 28, 2016 | STRUCTURE,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES | REPLACED ALL BRAKE LINES RUSTED THROUGH 107,000 MILES ON A 2004 TRUCK. ALUMINUM WHEELS ARE PITTED ... |
| Sep 23, 2015 | STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES | I WAS DRIVING ALONG AND HAD TO HIT THE BRAKES IMMEDIATELY. I ALMOST HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I NO... |
| Apr 22, 2014 | STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES | WHEN I LEFT OUR GARAGE I NOTICED THAT THE RED BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT WAS ON. USUALLY MY HUSBAND DRIVES ... |
| Jun 1, 2013 | STRUCTURE | I WAS BACKING UP TO HOOK UP MY UTILITY TRAILER AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THE TRAILER HI... |
| Mar 20, 2013 | STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES | I WAS DRIVING ALONG THE INTERSTATE AND TRAFFIC ABRUPTLY STOPPED IN FRONT OF ME. WHEN PRESSED ON THE ... |
| Jan 1, 2013 | STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HEADLINER SEPAR... |
| Feb 14, 2012 | STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES | ALL MY LINES UNDER TRUCK RUSTED OUT BRAKE LINES SHIFT LINKAGE TRANSMISSION LINES. BRAKES WERE THE WO... |
| Nov 21, 2011 | STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | DOOR LATCH PASSENGER SIDE FAILED WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING THE DOOR TO SWING OPEN AND PASSENGER TO ALMO... |
| Nov 7, 2011 | STRUCTURE | FRAME IS EXTREMELY RUSTED & CRACKED IN FRONT OF LEFT REAR TIRE. *TR |
| Sep 17, 2011 | STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 45 MPH WHEN THE TRAILER HI... |
| Dec 16, 2010 | STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 HD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE E... |
| Jan 1, 2009 | STRUCTURE | ROCKER PANNELS AND CAB CORNERS GONE DUE TO RUST. NEITHER DODGE OR FORD OF THE SAME ERA HAVE RUSTED T... |
| Oct 24, 2008 | STRUCTURE | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP FOR R... |
| Jan 28, 2008 | STRUCTURE | WAS PLUGGING IN BLOCK HEATER WHEN HOOD CAME DOWN ON ME TWICE. *TR |
| Jul 3, 2006 | STRUCTURE | 2004 CHEVY SILVERADO PICKUP TAILGATE CABLE FAILURE. -- I WAS INJURED TODAY WHILE LOADING MY RIDING ... |
| Feb 15, 2006 | STRUCTURE | YESTERDAY I WAS STANDING ON MY TAILGATE TO STRAP DOWN THE LUMBER ON MY OVERHEAD RACK. SUDDENLY THE ... |
| Jan 23, 2006 | STRUCTURE | FRONT BUMPER BRACKET IS BROKEN, AND THE BUMPER MAY FALL OFF. DEALER SAID THEY HAVE REPLACED NUMEROU... |