2004 Chevrolet Silverado service brakes problems
122 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Brake failure today on chevy siverado. Driving 55 mph on highway. The car ahead of me slowed and I braked. Peddle went to the floor without stopping vehical. Was able to come to stop and could see rusted brake lines by driver door. Had wife press brake peddle to see fluid sraying from rusted area…”
filed Mar 18, 2016
“Rear brake line blew when trying to apply brakes. No indicator lights or anything pedal just went straight to the floor. Had to swerve off the road into an embankment to avoid a collision at a red light! Mechanic said that all my brake lines were rusted and it was just a matter of time before…”
filed Mar 17, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- CERTAIN TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND VANS EQUIPPED WITH BOSCH HYDRO-BOOST BRAKE…Campaign 05V043000 · Feb 8, 2005
- CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND PASSENGER VANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE…Campaign 04V045000 · Feb 4, 2004
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that the Hydro-Boost is not serviceable and will need to be replaced if the brake pedal moves or applies on its own at a full turn.
PIT3665E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 31, 2017
Service Brakes problems in other Silverado years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Silverado | 31 | 25% |
| 2015 Silverado | 6 | 8% |
| 2014 Silverado | 8 | 6% |
| 2013 Silverado | 2 | 3% |
| 2012 Silverado | 9 | 13% |
| 2011 Silverado | 5 | 7% |
| 2010 Silverado | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 Silverado | 4 | 5% |
| 2008 Silverado | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 Silverado | 21 | 11% |
| 2006 Silverado | 83 | 46% |
| 2005 Silverado | 61 | 19% |
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.