2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - Consumer Discussions

Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra Transmission Problems

• Re: Seems normal [super6sierra]

  Written by: frankie15oct on Mar 21, 2012 6:04:54 PM

  I have a 2010 silverado 1500 same drivetrain etc. Same problems, which didn't begin untill 10,000 miles. My local Chevy dealer says they cannot find any problems, but REALLY?? This thing drives horrible now! I dread getting behind the wheel of the truck which I absolutely loved the first 10,000 miles. This is frustrating because there are so many posts claiming the same problems and once again, the dealerships play dumb! ... Read More

Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra Starting Problems

• Re: 2004 Chevrolet 2500HD cranks no start [dean2004]

  Written by: kilowat on Oct 11, 2011 11:09:08 AM

  Thanks my 2004 chevrolet Silverado 1500 started dying then wouldn't crank first time it cost me a tow and $85. I tried your tip let it set with the key on it's running now

Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra Brake Problems

• Re: Chev Silverado Total Brake Failure

  Written by: fltelman on Sep 28, 2010 4:37:33 PM

  I have a 2004 Silverado 1500 Z71 that was bought new in 2003. On 4/17/08 I applied the brakes while going aprox 25 mph. The pedal went to the floor and a Red warning light came on. I was fortunate enough to steer the truck into a Church parking lot without injuring myself or anyone else. I opened the hood and found brake fluid pouring out near the firewall. The brake ... Read More

Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra 4x4 Questions

• 04 chevy silverado lift and tries need help

  Written by: halbesma on Jul 13, 2010 11:24:12 PM

  I have a 2004 chevy silverado 1500 Z71. I am looking to put on 20x9 XD series monster rims, and A/T what kind i havent decided yet. But I went and talked to a dealer of tires the other day and he said i will need to put a lift on so my questions here today are what lift kits either suspension, body or level kit would you reccomend and what ... Read More

• 04 chevy silverado lift and tries please help

  Written by: halbesma on Jul 13, 2010 11:06:00 PM

  I have a 2004 chevy silverado 1500 Z71. I am looking to put on 20x9 XD series monster rims, and A/T what kind i havent decided yet. But I went and talked to a dealer of tires the other day and he said i will need to put a lift on so my questions here today are what lift kits either suspension, body or level kit would you reccomend and what ... Read More

Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra Electrical and Computer Questions

• Re: 2004 chevy Z71 1500 Silverado [scottiepaul]

  Written by: skibo3980 on Jun 11, 2010 10:30:03 PM

  mine is doing something like that to brother. Ichanged my battery an now it starts out blowing cold an then goes straight to hot. did you get urs fixed.

• Re: 2004 chevy Z71 1500 Silverado [dswartzel]

  Written by: scottiepaul on May 22, 2010 11:58:25 AM

  hey man is there anyway i can get the reset codes from u mine is doing the same thing ma air could be working 1 min. kill ma truck and crank it again it stops working i havr no power going to my ac and have no idea y

• Re: Chevy Silverado instrument panel, rust and brake issues [pondrocker]

  Written by: bmdiggy on May 15, 2010 12:10:36 AM

  It sucks you're having these issues with your truck. No vehicle is perfect, every company has had its share of recalls. I have owned a 2001 silverado 1500 with ZERO issues and I mean zero. I traded it in @ 125,000 for a new 2004 1500 extra cab with the cluster issue everyone is talking about but again ZERO issues other than that @ 160,000. One has to expect to put ... Read More

Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra Undercarriage Rust

• Re: 2008 GMC 1500 Undercarriage Rust [kendonhank]

  Written by: missrita on Apr 3, 2010 2:40:54 PM

  I would be very interested in your outcome . I own a 2004 Chevy Silverado 2500HD with the whole undercarriage rusted, I bouught this truck used from a dealership 2 years ago and the undercarriage was black, I started noticing the rust about a year ago. If this is something that cant be fixed, I would be very interested in a class action suit. My email is ritaseay@msn.com.

GM Speedometer lawsuit filed

• Mr.Harold Douglas

  Written by: harleydog on Mar 19, 2010 9:42:52 AM

  I am 54 years old and have owned Chevy all my life, new & used.I now have a 2004 silverado 1500 the speedometer went out.The oil gauge went out. And now the RPM gauge is going out.I am currently trying to get my 04 silverato fixed. That is around $500.00.dollars. Will that go out to?

Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra Electrical and Computer Questions

• 2004 chevy Z71 1500 Silverado

  Written by: dswartzel on Dec 28, 2009 6:00:53 PM

  My truck is haunted! AC goes nuts, DS seat heater comes on and roasts me intermittently. Dash instruments intermittently work, DS AC intermittently blows hot air when PS blows cold. Please any suggestions? I think the problem is a ground going bad somewhere. Can anybody point me in the right direction? Thanks,

Leveling kit 2005 Chevy Silverado 1500

• Re: 2004 chevy 1500 silverado [gbenson]

  Written by: okko1 on Jan 18, 2009 6:48:41 PM

  it may have a miner effect. one way to get an idea of how much change has occured is to use a garmin that shows speed. it does not use vehicle components to determine speed. so it will be somewhat more consistant than your speedo. the change should be less than 5 mph.

• Re: 2004 chevy 1500 silverado [okko1]

  Written by: gbenson on Jan 18, 2009 2:10:50 PM

  I guess ive seen 20" wheels on these 2wd trucks ive even tried one out that had 20" wheels on it ,but my biggest concern is the speedo

• Re: 2004 chevy 1500 silverado [gbenson]

  Written by: okko1 on Jan 18, 2009 1:47:31 PM

  the 20" tire is 31.90 around and the stock 235/75r16 is 29.84 not sure about the revs per mile. a 265/70r16 is around 30.2 and is about as large as can be used with out hitting the front fenders.

• 2004 chevy 1500 silverado

  Written by: gbenson on Jan 18, 2009 8:19:42 AM

  I have a 2004 chevy 1500 silverado ext. cab 2 wheel drive pickup. 5.3 engine. I wood like to put a set of OEM 20" factory wheels on this truck. the size would be 275/55r/20. what would have to be done for this install. will the speedo be off. any help would be appreciated. THANKS

Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra 4x4 Questions

• Re: More Problems with Chevy [lilbitmama]

  Written by: mshropshire79 on Dec 28, 2008 7:08:51 PM

  i have 2000 silverado 1500 ls with same problem. i can't get any lights to flash, only 4lo. if you find a fix please let me know. it's not the switch because i took it out and it shifts my dads 2004. thanks for any help and good luck

Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra Transmission Problems

• 2004 silverado 4th gear problems

  Written by: geez150 on Dec 26, 2008 8:59:10 AM

  My 2004 chevy silverado 5.3 4x4 is having tranny trouble. After the tranny shifts into 4th gear and i'm doing about 40-55mph and in the rpm range of 1500-1800 it starts bucking bad. If i either speed up to say 60 it goes away or if i slow down it goes away. The STEALER has no clue! Any help would be great!

Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra Brake Problems

• Re: Replacing Rear Rotors [marcb2]

  Written by: startsmart on Aug 29, 2008 10:47:19 PM

  We had the same grinding noise this week on our '04 Silverado 1500. Inner right rear pad was worn down metal to metal. The other 3 pads in great shape. Repair place had a copy of chevy bulletin 00-05-23-005B, dated May 27, 2003 explaining this problem affecting trucks from 1999-2004. Both GMC & Silverado half tons. Excessive wear to right inner pad caused by mud being slung from front to rear ... Read More

Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra Noise and Vibration

• REAR END CLUNK/GRUNT

  Written by: heatmaker on Oct 11, 2007 7:28:37 PM

  HEY I'M NEW TO THIS, JUST TRYIN' TO GET SOME FEED BACK. IF ANYONE OUT THERE HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM. I'VE GOT A 2004 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 CREW CAB Z71, SOUNDS LIKE A GRUNT WHEN REAR END UNLOADS AFTER BRAKING OR WHEN TAKING OFF FROM A DEAD STOP. SEEMS TO ME IT'S COMING FROM THE LEAF SPRINGS BUT I'M NOT SURE. ANY INFO WOULD HELP, THANKS

Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra Climate Control

• Re: dual temp control problem on chevy silverado 1500 [mikeinstl]

  Written by: jborgo on Jan 4, 2008 3:59:04 PM

  I was having the same problem with my 2004 2500 Silverado and the dealer replaced the controller along with a modulating valve. I was told the controller was not sending the signal to the valve. Then after the controller was sending the signal the valve was not responding. This is working normal however I have an interment problem sometimes un-commanded hot or cold air starts coming from one side vents only. ... Read More

2007 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra - First Impressions

• Re: Whats the best truck for me? [desert03ram]

  Written by: p100 on Feb 24, 2006 9:02:20 AM

  Well, let's see. My '06 crew cab Z71 has a 5'8" bed which is a good compromise considering the rear seat space and leg room. Dodge Quad cab does not even come close in terms of rear passenger space that my Silverado has. I should know, I checked out both of these before making my purchase decision. My purchase decision was influenced greatly by my GM card rebate of $ 3600 ... Read More

Chevy Silverado/GMC Sierra - Owners hangout

• 2004 Crew Cab 4x4 Silverado 1500

  Written by: mcphck on Feb 3, 2006 5:12:05 PM

  Hello all, new member here. I just recently purchased my first Chevy Truck, and I love it. Of course, even though its a great truck, I feel the need to modify it, performance wise at least. I have been thinking of doing the following mods, and would like some opinions: Cold Air Intake System, K&N or Airraid Granetelli Mass Air Meter Throttlebody spacer Gibson Extreme Truck duel side exit exhaust Hypertech ... Read More

Chevy Silverado: Problems & Solutions

• Humming Noise at 65mph

  Written by: james2004 on Jan 8, 2006 5:57:29 PM

  I have a 2004 chevy silverado 1500 crew and whenever I am driving between 65-70mph I get a loud humming noise and vibrating noise. Its not a high pitched noise it more like a roaring humming noise. I have 45,000 miles on the truck and it just starting doing this at about 43,000 miles. It sounds like it might be the rear end or the transmission, but I don't know. I ... Read More

• Used 2003 Silverado 2500HD LS: Warranty

  Written by: cathmac on Sep 27, 2005 11:00:01 AM

  I have a follow up to my previous posting, # 688, as noted at the end of that posting, but not in the Title, I am looking for advice on what to do for an extended Warranty. One option I didn't outline, but am considering, is to get a shorter term such as 3 years / 36K miles just to get me through the first couple of years but with the ... Read More

• rolandt

  Written by: rolandt on Sep 16, 2005 7:36:33 PM

  Need some help with brake problems on my 2004 chevy 1500 silverado. Having problems with peddle going to the floor board with no brakes unless I pump the peddle. No ABS light comes on and I don't here the unit come on either. Has happened at least 12 times since new 12/20/03. Chevy service says that brakes are normal and they find nothing wrong every time I have been into dealer. ... Read More

Chevrolet Silverado Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Still *grinning* 4 months later & I Love my Chevy

  Written by: chevytruck6288 on Apr 2, 2005 10:01:01 PM

  2004 SILVERADO 1500 4WD REG CAB Z71 Just before Christmas an ad caught my eye from one of the local Chevy Dealer's for this truck. MSRP was $31,463 and advertised price was 19,998 if all rebates were applied and financed through GMAC. I had been looking carefully at advertised prices and this one seemed better then the rest. What made it different was that the dealer opted to throw in 3 ... Read More

• addl info on prior 04 Silv and other prices/posting

  Written by: jcchevy on Jan 1, 2005 6:42:12 AM

  Hi,   I forgot to include some addl info on my prior posting:   1. MSRP on 04 Silv z71 Crew cab - 37,638 2. MSRP on 05 Silverado Crew Cab Z71 - $39,795 3. MSRP on 04 Titan - $35310 4. MSRP on 05 Tundra - $34110   Just curious to all you reading this message.   1. Which truck would you purchase?   2. I'm looking for best resale ... Read More

• prices on Silv 04 and others

  Written by: jcchevy on Jan 1, 2005 6:37:56 AM

  Hi all,   In follow-up to a discussion I wrote 12-24-04, I went ahead and confirmed some 04 Silverado prices.   I had looked and test drove 04 Silverado Z71 Crew cab (standard 1500), 05 Cilv Crew Cab Z71, 04 Ford F150 Crew Cab, 04 Nissan Titan Crew, and 05 Toyota Tundra Double Cab.   Prices the dealers were selling these for, as of Dec 31, 2004 were as follows (all ... Read More

• responses to 04 Silv prices

  Written by: jcchevy on Jan 1, 2005 6:18:43 AM

  Hi all,   In follow-up to a discussion I wrote 12-24-04, I went ahead and confirmed some 04 Silverado prices.   I had looked and test drove 04 Silverado Z71 Crew cab (standard 1500), 05 Cilv Crew Cab Z71, 04 Ford F150 Crew Cab, 04 Nissan Titan Crew, and 05 Toyota Tundra Double Cab.   Prices the dealers were selling these for, as of Dec 31, 2004 were as follows (all ... Read More

• responses to 04 Silv prices

  Written by: jcchevy on Jan 1, 2005 6:18:11 AM

  Hi all,   In follow-up to a discussion I wrote 12-24-04, I went ahead and confirmed some 04 Silverado prices.   I had looked and test drove 04 Silverado Z71 Crew cab (standard 1500), 05 Cilv Crew Cab Z71, 04 Ford F150 Crew Cab, 04 Nissan Titan Crew, and 05 Toyota Tundra Double Cab.   Prices the dealers were selling these for, as of Dec 31, 2004 were as follows (all ... Read More

Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500 Owners

• Dash board rattle

  Written by: carolh on Mar 18, 2005 9:13:12 AM

  I have a 2004 Chevy Silverado 1500 and I would like to know if anyone else has had a problem with the dashboard rattling above the steering wheel. I brought it to the dealer and they replaced the dash pad. It stopped for a week and the noise is back.

Chevrolet Silverado Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• 2004 Silverado 1500 LS long bed Reg. Cab 4 x 4

  Written by: dillydill on Dec 4, 2004 10:43:29 AM

  I just wanted to share my experience and thank those who have posted before me especially joe29001.(I got almost the same truck as him. The sticker on mine was 100 more.) Yesterday I picked up a 2004 1500 LS 4 x 4 with Snow Plow prep, HD Trailering and suspension, Light Duty pack with 5.3 V8, 6 way power seat, powerfolding heated outside mirrors with turn signals, and tinted glass from ... Read More

Chevy Silverado/GMC Sierra - Owners hangout

• Re: New to this board [ronb6]

  Written by: obyone on Mar 5, 2005 12:57:42 PM

  There is a tsb out for awhile on the squeaking over bumps cause by the spring insulator. Suspension - Front Coil Spring Noise Bulletin No.: 99-03-08-002B Date: May 06, 2004 TECHNICAL Subject: Front Suspension Coil Spring Noise (Install New Coil Spring Insulator) Models: 1999-2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2WD 1500 Series 1999-2004 GMC Sierra 2WD 1500 Series Models Supercede: This bulletin is being revised to add model years. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number ... Read More

Chevy Silverado: Problems & Solutions

• Re: Chevy Silverado 2004 Trans slips out of Gear on Inclines and Hills [big

  Written by: obyone on Dec 22, 2004 12:04:24 PM

  When on level ground does the truck roll forward when the brakes are released? Depending on the slope of the hill, I would think most vehicles would roll backwards unless your idle is set to 1500 rpm.

Chevrolet Silverado Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Buying 2004 Silverado 1500

  Written by: libby2 on Apr 17, 2004 7:43:29 PM

  Regular cab work truck, 4x4, automatic, long box, a/c, cruise, V-6, AM-FM. Sticker price $23,625 minus Chevy rebate $3,500 minus dealer incentive $1,763 minus trade $500 equals $17,862. Need to know if this is a good price. Thanks!

Nissan Titan vs. Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra 1500

• 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab Short Box

  Written by: ssmiles on Jan 2, 2004 11:47:31 AM

  I ordered one from my dealer in California on 12/15/2003. I was advised they would go into production at the Ontario, Canada plant starting after the New Year's holiday. Chevy's media website http://www.media.gm.com/division/chevrolet/ has press releases stating the msrp's and also states first ones would begin to arrive at dealers by end of January. I chose a Z71 model loaded with all but the DVD system and engine block heater. Hopefully ... Read More

Chevy Silverado/GMC Sierra - Owners hangout

• Need some advice on towing with new Truck

  Written by: ghislain on Sep 3, 2003 5:43:14 PM

  Hello:    In the next few days I will be buying a 2003 Z71 (4x4)Silverado Ext Cab 6'5" box with a 5.3 litre and a 3.73 rear end.($6000 in incentives and $2000 GM points; Canadian dollars mind you but still enticing).    At the end of the month I will be driving to Northern Ontario, approx 5000KM (3000 miles)return. I will be carrying four adult passengers and approx. 500 lbs. in gear and ... Read More