One problem related to gas recirculation valve (egr valve) has 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.
Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle overheated causing the temperature gauge to increase to 240 degrees and smoke was present coming from under the hood. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine heads were cracked. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 156,000. Jft.