Two problems related to alternator/generator/regulator have been reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 based on all problems reported for the 2004 Silverado 1500.
The gas gauge became very inaccurate and then stopped working altogether. Then the alternator gauge stopped being accurate. Works sometime and others it indicates max amps. Checked with a meter and the charge, with motor running is 14. 2. My brother had a 2003 when the same happen, cost him 400. 00 to have instrument package replaced. This should have been a recall to replace defective instrument package.
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. It is a salvaged vehicle. Both the speedometer and alternator failed. The contact received a notice from gm, but because he owns a salvaged vehicle, the repair was refused. Gm stated that they were only responsible for smog regarding his vehicle. The purchase date was unavailable. The current mileage is 28,000 and failure mileage was 26,000. Updated 01/14/08.