2004 Chevrolet Silverado recalls
8 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. Last verified Sep 14, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
622 owner complaints — full 2004 Chevrolet Silverado problems & reliability report →
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Oct 31, 2006Crash risk2005–2006 Buick Lacrosse, 2005–2006 Buick Rendezvous, 2006 Chevrolet HHR and 9 other models — Air Bags
CERTAIN VEHICLES ORIGINALLY BUILT WITH CLOTH SEATS THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC AIR BAG PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM AND LATER REUPHOLSTERED WITH AFTERMARKET LEATHER SEAT COVER KITS ARE INVOLVED. TESTING HAS INDICATED THAT THE AFTERMARKET LEATHER SEAT COVERS CAN CAUSE THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM TO MALFUNCTION.
06V417000 · 794 units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Aug 3, 2006Fire risk2004 Chevrolet Avalanche, 2005–2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500, 2006 Chevrolet Kodiak and 6 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN 8.1L V8 (RPO L8-VIN G) ENGINE HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL PULSE DAMPER RETAINER CLIP MAY FRACTURE RESULTING IN INADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE DAMPER.
06V289000 · 38K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Apr 22, 2005Crash risk1999–2005 Chevrolet Silverado, 1999–2005 GMC Sierra — Parking Brake
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS AND BUILT WITH EITHER PBR PARKING BRAKE SYSTEMS OR TRW PARKING BRAKE SYSTEMS, THE PARKING BRAKE FRICTION LININGS MAY WEAR TO AN EXTENT WHERE THE PARKING BRAKE CAN BECOME INEFFECTIVE IN IMMOBILIZING A PARKED VEHICLE.
05V161000 · 90K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Apr 22, 2005Crash risk2003–2005 Cadillac Escalade, 2003–2005 Chevrolet Avalanche, 2003–2005 Chevrolet Silverado and 5 other models — Seat Belts
ON CERTAIN CREW CAB PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE 2ND ROW CENTER OCCUPANT SEAT BELT ROUTING MAY MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO POSITION THE LAP PORTION OF THE SAFETY BELT LOW AROUND THE HIPS OF OCCUPANTS, ESPECIALLY SMALLER OCCUPANTS, SEATED IN THIS POSITION. APPROPRIATE USE OF A CHILD SEAT OR BOOSTER SEAT, AS RECOMMENDED FOR SMALL CHILDREN, DOES IMPROVE THE FIT CONDITION FOR THIS USER GROUP. IN ADDITION TO INSTRUCTIONS ON PROPER INFANT AND YOUNG CHILD RESTRAINT (WITH CHILD SEATS OR BOOSTERS), SPECIAL VERBIAGE FOR RESTRAINING OLDER CHILD IS INCLUDED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL. ALSO, THE SUGGESTED SEAT BELT FIT/ROUTING FOR ADULTS, IRRESPECTIVE OF SEATING POSITION, IS DESCRIBED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL TEXT.
05V163000 · 1.4M units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Feb 8, 2005Crash risk2004–2005 Chevrolet Avalanche, 2004–2005 Chevrolet Express, 2004–2005 Chevrolet Kodiak and 7 other models — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
CERTAIN TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND VANS EQUIPPED WITH BOSCH HYDRO-BOOST BRAKE ASSEMBLIES, THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER PRESSURE ACCUMULATOR MAY CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE HYDRO-BOOST ASSEMBLY DURING NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS.
05V043000 · 77K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- May 11, 2004Safety2003 Chevrolet Express, 2003–2004 Chevrolet Silverado, 2003 GMC Savana and 1 other model — Seat Belts
CERTAIN EXTENDED AND REGULAR CAB PICKUP TRUCKS AND CARGO VANS CONVERTED TO COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, 'CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS.' THESE VEHICLES HAVE ONE SEATING POSITION, THE CENTER REAR SEAT, EQUIPPED WITH CHILD RESTRAINT LOWER ANCHORAGES.
04V225000 · 736 units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Mar 17, 2004Crash risk2002–2004 Cadillac Escalade Ext, 2002–2004 Chevrolet Avalanche, 2003–2004 Chevrolet Kodiak and 3 other models — Structure
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE GALVANIZED STEEL TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES THAT RETAIN THE TAILGATE IN THE FULL OPEN (HORIZONTAL) POSITION MAY CORRODE, WEAKEN, AND EVENTUALLY FRACTURE. IF BOTH CABLES FRACTURED, THE TAILGATE WOULD SUDDENLY DROP AND STRIKE THE TOP SURFACE OF THE REAR BUMPER.
04V129000 · 3.7M units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Feb 4, 2004Safety2003–2004 Cadillac Escalade, 2003–2004 Cadillac Escalade Esv, 2003–2004 Cadillac Escalade Ext and 10 other models — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND PASSENGER VANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, ?PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS.? SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH AN OUT-OF-SPECIFICATION BRAKE HYDRO-BOOST HOUSING RELIEF VALVE BORE.
04V045000 · 69K units · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.