2004 Chevrolet Silverado engine and engine cooling problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited an abnormal knocking from the engine. The dealer diagnosed that fuel was leaking into the engine abnormally. The manufacturer was contacted but denied any assistance with repairs to the failure. The…”
filed Sep 16, 2011
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado diesel. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle would overheat. The failure would only occur when traveling on flat road surfaces, uphill or when pulling a trailer. The contact would shut off the engine until the engine…”
filed Apr 9, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN 8.1L V8 (RPO L8-VIN G) ENGINE HAVE A CONDITION IN…Campaign 06V289000 · Aug 3, 2006
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Silverado years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Silverado | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 Silverado | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 Silverado | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 Silverado | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 Silverado | 3 | 5% |
| 2009 Silverado | 4 | 5% |
| 2008 Silverado | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 Silverado | 6 | 3% |
| 2006 Silverado | 7 | 4% |
| 2005 Silverado | 20 | 6% |
| 2003 Silverado | 26 | 4% |
| 2002 Silverado | 58 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.