general problems of the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Seven problems related to power train 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.

1 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 06/28/2024

I just replaced the battery in my 2004 chevy Silverado 1500 with only 97,000 miles on it, and I went to drive it down the road and the vehicle now loses power and cuts off making a left turn. . It did this twice and I parked it. . This is a very serious safety issue in my opinion. . Please investigate the issue and report back to me please. .

2 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 10/20/2023

Wholes are developing in the transfer case near the output shaft and all the fluid leaks out causing the transfer case to grenade.

3 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 08/06/2021

# 1 is the 4l60e transmission that sits on the exhaust and runs next to it on the opposite side the heat from the trans itself and the exhaust overheat the gasket which causes weak spots that leak along with burning up the 3-4 clutch. Lost everything but 1&2,r,n on trip to illinois on way back went to speed up to pass and all sudden the engine started tacking out and leaking fluid. I applied fluid all the way home at a speed of 45mph in a 70 mph limit which caused a major safety hazard with traffic. Took to trans shop said the 3-4 clutch was fried and was no good due to overheating and loss fluid from damaged gasket that's split on the stamps from ac delco. 2nd issue arises out 1rst, even more dangerous to point of dragging me down drive way and cutting into my leg leaving a small scar. When wheels are chalked , e brake applied the vehical should not move, so after doing so I climbed under and unhooked the shift cable from the trans instantly with dog in truck it began rolling right over me I grabbed the frame and stopped it for a few sec then boom it went again I had spin around or my legs or head would've be smashed to oblivion. At that point it just kept going as it cut into my leg, I let it roll over me hopped up and tried trow it in park yet no cable attached it wouldn't stop and just kept going till it hit a small ditch at end my drive and half way in the road. My leg was cut and I was scratched up in many spots yet dog was ok. The trans quitting lead to the unhooking of the cable then the e/p brake not holding due to worn brake shins in the rear which have calipers so if the calpier would've held with the brake it'd been fine but under everything is a set small and thin pads that hold the truck when brake applied. There was a recall (#05042). Yet my VIN was not included, chevy was called yet denied any responsibility of either matter or action to cure it. These defects could've killed me, decapitated, or killed my service dog!.

4 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 10/20/2012

We are the second owners of a 2004 chevy Silverado 1500 4wd truck. We have had brake lines go twice. The last time was at our town dump. My husband was stopped with the truck in park and when he put his foot on the brake to put the truck in gear the pedal went all the way to the floor with no real stopping power. He checked the emergency parking brake and that, too, was not functioning. It doesn't seem right that chevy has been able to use such dangerous engineering on something as important as brakes. We also have rusted transmission lines and backer plates. It is going to cost $2,000 (two thousand dollars) to fix these problems. We are requesting that a recall be made for this defective manufacturing on such a necessary function. We are lucky that we were in park and putting the truck into gear from park when the brakes failed.

5 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 10/09/2012

Transmission went out while driving.

6 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 10/04/2012

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph the speed odometer failed to operate. The malfunction recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. There was a recall issued by the manufacturer pertaining to the electrical system; however, the VIN was not included. In addition, the gear lever would not shift into the four wheel drive position. The heater blower functioned in only two of the five settings. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000. Rvk.

7 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2005

Since it was new my trunk surges uncontrollably and violently at times. Its normally when I first start it in morning and for first block or two. Its very dangerous, if it ever happens on the freeway I will die. Gm threatened to bankrupt me if I sued under lemon law.




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