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2GCEK19T541••••••2004 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500
This build draws 6.9× more complaints than the average 2004 Chevrolet SILVERADO 1500 build (20 vs 3).
20on this build
664on the model
228builds in total
5involved a crash
3injuries
Most reportedService Brakes 11Hydraulic 4Electrical System 3Steering 2
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashSep 2021
Collided with a bear at 55mph with significant front end damage. Air bags were commanded to deploy and never did. I have contacted GM about the problem and have been told to wait for a claim advisor as no recalls are active on my vehicle
Service BrakescrashOct 2016
2004 chevrolet silverado experienced complete brake failure. Driving down a short hill, brake pedal pushed completely to floor with no brake response or stopping availability. Driving @ approximately 20 mph, applying the emergency brake had little effect and had to turn into a…
Vehicle Speed ControlFeb 2015
Speedometer is not working properly RPM gauge reads 6pm there is no accident invovled
SteeringOct 2009
Steering failure. Power steering gear box is leaking fluid and has a thumping in steering column. Steering got hard to turn when low on fluid. According to the internet alot of other people are having the same problems. My mechanic told me the steering gear box needs replaced.…
Electrical SystemMay 2009
2004 chevrolet silverado speedometer not working. When stopped it reads 70mph and up!!!!!!!
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 2GCEK19T541256129 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.