2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs 2004 Ford F-150
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 2004 Ford F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 797 | 2,028 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 237 | 149 |
| Investigations | 0 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 33 | 74 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 40 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 13–16 | 13–16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 69,742 mi | 63,335 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Ford F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 12 | 841 |
| Electrical System | 267 | 99 |
| Power Train | 27 | 232 |
| Service Brakes | 229 | 24 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 100 | 95 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 25 | 167 |
| Steering | 75 | 75 |
| Suspension | 13 | 118 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 241 | 83 |
| Brake problems | 75 | 16 |
| Clunking / rattling | 35 | 50 |
| Vibration / shaking | 18 | 217 |
| Stalling | 17 | 95 |
| Airbag warning light | 11 | 19 |
| Check engine light | 8 | 29 |
| Overheating | 7 | 0 |
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.