2004 Chevrolet Silverado steering problems
44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving vehicle front left steel brake line burst due to excessive rust. After inspecting the remaining lines under the vehicle all of the metal lines , including the fuel and power steering lines are excessively rusted to the point they needed to be replaced.the repair cost 1200 dollars. *tr”
filed Oct 20, 2013
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that there was a knocking coming from the steering column. The noise would become louder when attempting a turn in either direction. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the sector shaft was failing and…”
filed Aug 3, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Silverado years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Silverado | 8 | 6% |
| 2015 Silverado | 13 | 17% |
| 2014 Silverado | 19 | 15% |
| 2013 Silverado | 8 | 13% |
| 2012 Silverado | 2 | 3% |
| 2011 Silverado | 3 | 4% |
| 2010 Silverado | 6 | 10% |
| 2009 Silverado | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 Silverado | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 Silverado | 9 | 5% |
| 2006 Silverado | 9 | 5% |
| 2005 Silverado | 24 | 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.