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2 out of 5 stars

poor quality.

Marge, 02/15/2016
updated 08/16/2016
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab Work Truck Rwd SB (4.3L 6cyl 5M)
3 of 10 people found this review helpful

Truck is not up to my standard for only having 107000 miles its being repaired to often. Traded in for a Ford!

Safety
3 out of 5 stars
Technology
3 out of 5 stars
Performance
4 out of 5 stars
Interior
3 out of 5 stars
Comfort
4 out of 5 stars
Reliability
1 out of 5 stars
Value
2 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

It Can't Get Better Than This!

Craw Daddy, 08/20/2003
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab Work Truck Rwd LB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

This truck is a dream come true. It handles like a Caddy and gets about the same mileage as one. It is comfortable and it is good looking. That's all one man can ask for.

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2.63 out of 5 stars

Poorly built truck

Sean 2003, 12/10/2003
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab Rwd LB (4.3L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I have had this truck in the the shop 11 times. All for warranty issues. The service department has been excellant but the dealership has been awful to deal with.I suggest going to another company for a vechicle. Chevy hit there all time low on this one

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2.88 out of 5 stars

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BD, 09/04/2003
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab LS Rwd LB (4.8L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

forward sprague gear failed at 54000mi,replaced transmision,$2280 cost.manufacturer refused financial assistance.this trans is too light for the vehichleit is in.GM has been aware of this for years and continues to use it.

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2.25 out of 5 stars

FRUSTRATED

David Szymanski, 01/01/2005
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab Z71 4WD SB (4.8L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

In one year this vehicle has been to three different dealer's,a total of eight times for repair. The breaking is terrible, drastick loss of power at times, clunking and grinding in drive train,leather seat seams split. This from what is supposedly a 37,000.00 sticker price... somebody had a bad day!!

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5 out of 5 stars

1500 SS

chris delano, 04/15/2004
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab SS AWD SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

fast and smooth good handleing nice look eye turner powerful with fast reaction time

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2 out of 5 stars

Junk Lemon

William Wamhoff, 04/08/2004
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab Work Truck Rwd LB (4.3L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

111 miles took to dealer.Vehicle shakes in seat,no power,hard to stop,hard to get in 1st gear,hard to get out of 5th gear,truck whines when accelerating in 1st gear,rough idle,clicking noise from engine atidle,shift light comes on all the time,if you shifted by light you would be going 35mph in 5th gear,driveline clunks when shifting from 1st to 2nd gear.Dealer states nothing wrong with truck.DRIVES LIKE NEW.

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2.63 out of 5 stars

lemon

todd vernon, 12/04/2003
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab Z71 4WD SB (4.8L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful

i got this truck to replace my 2000 lt silv. z71 and in the 5 months i've had my 03 its been one biiiiig headache its been at the service center as much as its been in my garage.

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3.5 out of 5 stars

Buyer beware!

Carnie, 10/04/2007
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab LT Rwd SB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful

Bought this truck brand new off the lot. 3 1/2 years old and the cylinder head is faulty. $2000+ repair that GM has admitted they knew these cylinder heads were faulty, but they won't step up and help defray repair costs. Truck is starting to rust already and we've had the steering column replaced 2 times so far! I thought Chevy's were built to last?

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2.75 out of 5 stars

2004 Z-71 Crew Cab

nomorechevy, 02/20/2006
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab Z71 4WD SB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful

Have had the truck at the dealership for a total of 15 days. We are on the 3rd steering shaft; it drives like a golf cart. Makes a popping noise when turning but only if it's over 70 degrees outside. Steering wheel squeaks when the turn signal is on.

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1.63 out of 5 stars

Worst Chevy Ever

shopbum, 10/13/2005
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab LS Rwd SB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful

I have owned a lot of GM products over the years, and never have I disliked a truck as much as this one. It has been one problem after another. First the cowl was leaking into the cab, then the rear passenger windows would not deal, the the keyless entry locked me out on about 20 occasions...I could go on and on. Never again will I buy a GM after the worst time in my life.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

My Truck

D Porter, 11/09/2003
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab LS Rwd SB (4.8L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

For the frist time in a long yime I will be at home trying to think of some place to go so I can drive my truck.

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5 out of 5 stars

Silverado SS

red64chevelle, 09/06/2003
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab LT 4WD SB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Although it does not get any press, I love my SS. It has great power, great looks, supurb handling. And she can pass anything but a gas station. The all wheel drive brings down the mileage a little.

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5 out of 5 stars

Good ol' Plain Jane Crew Cab

drwooly, 04/30/2005
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab LT Rwd SB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Bought this truck because they FINALLY made the 1500 Crew Cab. I think we did it right. Fit, finish, performance is very good. ( C'mon people, it's a truck! Anything better than 16-18 mpg, and drag strip performance, you'll have to build yourself! ) I have put on dual exhaust, and an air intake system, and increased mileage, but it's good enough to start with! The only thing I would change is getting the long-bed. Also, after-market/dealer-installed tonneau cover is a joke! But overall, a very good, competent truck. LT pkg. makes it even better than some cars.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

4x4

ken, 01/21/2009
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 4WD LB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

All in all it is a good truck. Have trouble with speedometer and tach gauges. Company does not stand behind product and will not fix. Also trouble with front 4x4, having trouble fixing, speakers don't work then they work

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Best Truck Ever

Onoisland20, 11/05/2003
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab SS AWD SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This truck won me over!!! It rides smooth and very quiet... The engine sounds awesome

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4.63 out of 5 stars

The Silverado has everything plus more!!

Silverado for life, 11/25/2003
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab LS Rwd SB (4.8L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This truck is awesome. My first truck I've ever had and it has been everything plus more than i have expected. The power that the engine gives off is more than enough to get my everyday tasks done. The storage space inside and in the bed of the truck is phenomenal. The way everything is set up on the dashboard is easy and convenient to use. I dont think you can make a better truck!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great Truck!!

Dave Degear, 11/27/2003
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab SS AWD SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Picked up my 2004 LS Silerado 4-door extended cab last Saturday and I absolutely love my truck.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Simply excellent

Blueser, 09/06/2003
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab LS 4WD SB (4.8L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

A great daily driver for a pick up. Engine performance is great, even with a load in the bed the truck doesn't miss a beat. For it's size and average steering the handling is amazing.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Fianl Decision!!!!!

Bark, 11/27/2003
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab LT Rwd SB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

After testing every truck in this cat., I finally got the LT 2wd. Surpasses all the others in comfort, power, ride, solid feel. I hope the Lim. slip and traction assist work almost as good as 4wd. with weight in the bed. Fingers crossed...everything else so far is great..

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4.88 out of 5 stars

the 04 silverado

steven morra, 11/29/2003
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab LS Rwd SB (4.8L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

i am a automotive technicial at priority chevorlet and dollar for dollar i see no other truck of choice than the new silverado. These trucks perform extremly well. I work on these trucks every day and I have never seen a real big problem with these trucks, no big recalls and after a few thousand miles the interior rattles are at a minimum.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

HB review

hossboss, 08/10/2003
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab SS AWD SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

It's a great vehicle. Lots of fun to drive. It's roomy inside and the stereo system is nice, though I prefer to leave it off lots of the time so I can listen to the V-8. It's a beautiful looking truck too. No real complaints. I knew gas mileage wasn't going to be great before I bought...actually a little better than anticipated.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great Truck!

BLS1Golf, 05/31/2005
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab LT Rwd SB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This is my fourth Chevy truck since 1997. I absolutely love it. It has a very strong engine and great ride. Drives very heavy, which is good also. Love all the features as does my wife. Came out of reg cab 4wd and enjoy the extra room. Gets much better gas mileage than the 4wd. I average about 18.4 mpg. In contrast, my wife has an Explorer and I can 't get but 16.5 out of it with a V6 and lighter vehicle. Highly recommed the truck. Ready for an interior upgrade. The new Ford really looks nice as does the Nissan. The '07 update should be great and I bet will blow those two away.

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5 out of 5 stars

good power

LarryB, 11/22/2003
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab Work Truck Rwd SB (4.3L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

the 2004 chevy v-6 has really good power and the truck looks really great

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Roomy for the kids...

PAT, 08/21/2003
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab Z71 4WD SB (4.8L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Took the grand kids to the east coast 3600 miles round trip. 22 miles to a gal. Roomy even for the 5 year old not to get fussy. Love the bench seat in the back. Great on the get up and go. The horse power is good for a 4.8 vortec. Oh yeah the price was right too. Color Arrival Blue sure is pretty. Overall good for the money.....

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4.88 out of 5 stars

2004 Z71 5.3 Ext Cab S/B

Paratoad, 12/05/2003
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab Z71 4WD LB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I love this truck.!! It drives nice the seats are excellent and the ride noise is minimal.. Leather (AN3) Full Feature Seats Heated Buckets are a must when ordering. The Steering wheel mounted controls allows you to control everything except the traffic outside at which time you can just turn up the 6 disc Indash BOSE stereo... Very Nice.. Ordered with 17 in off road tires and wheels and they really improve the looks of the exterior.

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3.63 out of 5 stars

broken

rip taylor, 01/28/2004
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab LS 4WD LB (4.8L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

rearend went out at 4775 miles! need I say more?

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4.75 out of 5 stars

I Love my Truck

David Talley, 12/06/2003
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab Work Truck Rwd LB (4.3L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Good truck so far will see

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5 out of 5 stars

the best

maria, 08/20/2003
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab LS Rwd LB (4.8L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

i love my truck i don't have any regrets for buying it. i would reccomended.

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5 out of 5 stars

Bowtie Power!

RiZ, 12/15/2003
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab LS Rwd SB (4.8L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

The Truck rides like a dream, Great in the snow and the interior is nice

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4.38 out of 5 stars

SS silverado

bigmint, 12/10/2003
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab SS AWD SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Handles great, nice and quiet, will really get up and go

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4.63 out of 5 stars

not just about looks

HENRYS, 09/18/2003
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab Z71 4WD SB (4.8L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

i have a 2003 regular cab stepside z71 5.3 p/u ,1st off i love the truck ,crap for milage ,but everything else is all good ,i got the arrival blue ,somebody was saying they dont offer the 1500 reg with leather ,they are wrong ,they do ive seen them ,southern comfort offers them and so does chevy mine has it and the reg cab is an option ,pretty loaded for a p/u id say,why cant we have a rear split window

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5 out of 5 stars

Chevy Silverado - Great Truck

Norm Bertaut, 12/10/2003
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab Work Truck Rwd SB (4.3L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Extremely satisfied with my truck. The I have receommended both the vehicle and dealership to many of my friends. I can't say I think to highly of Edmunds rating system though as the price you show is quite a bit higher than what was on the sticker.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

My first truck

the ripper, 12/20/2003
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab Z71 4WD LB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

fun to drive, good power

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4.88 out of 5 stars

LOVING THE CHEV

BRYAN, 12/27/2003
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab LT Rwd SB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Absolutely love the truck! Had a 99 silverado before, this one out-performs it without a doubt!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

NICE TRUCK!!!!!!

Beebe2, 12/23/2003
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab SS AWD SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This truck won me over, from the looks to when I hit the petal down it took off beautifully and the ride was very comfortable.

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5 out of 5 stars

CHEVY IS THE BEST

VICTOR PACHUCA, 09/19/2003
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 4WD LB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

THIS IS MY SECOND SILVERADO IAM REAL HAPPY WITH IT. REAL GOOD TRUCK I LOOKED AT OTHER TRUCKS BUT THIS ONE REALLY CONVICED ME. REAL GOOD FOR TOWING AND ITS JUST A REAL GOOD TRUCK IT HAS MORE SPACE THANANY OTHER EXTENDED CAB TRUCK OUT THERE

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3.25 out of 5 stars

bad air bags

EEDDD, 12/27/2003
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab LS Rwd SB (4.8L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

our truck lasted 40 days &the air bag light came on. took a week to get parts. lasted 4days. air bag light is on again. Called chevy in detroit, they acted as if they couldn't possibly have cared less. This will be my last chevy. $27,000 sticker and it doesn't even go 90 days without problems. I still think they should replace the vehicle

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4.88 out of 5 stars

A ride thats unbelevable......

Sstallingsb, 09/19/2003
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab LS Rwd LB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This vehicle rides like a cadillac. It's the most comfortable and smoothest riding truck I've been in, it rides better than a Ford, thats for sure.

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5 out of 5 stars

2 DOOR REG.CAB 5.3 WT,I PICK IT UP MON.

WAYDO71, 12/28/2003
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab Work Truck 4WD LB (4.3L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

THE DEALER LET ME BRING IT HOME OVERNITE,AND I LOVED IT,HAD TAKE SOME ABUSE FROM MY WIFE SENCE WE HAD A NISSAN TRUCK THAT WAS ONLY 6MO'S OLD.TOOK A BIG LOST BUT I THINK WE WILL BE HAPPIER WITH THE CHVEY [I HOPE ].

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5 out of 5 stars

2 DOOR REG.CAB 5.3 WT,I PICK IT UP MON.

WAYDO71, 01/04/2004
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab Z71 4WD SB (4.8L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

WELL I HAVE HAD THIS ONE FOR A WEEK NOW SO I,CAN'T SAY MUCH,I SAID THAT I'D NEVER BUY ANOTHER TEN YEARS AGO HAD A LOT OF PROBLEM'S WITH THE V6 BURNING OIL.THIS TIME I OPT FOR THE 5.3 V8,I REALY LIKED THE TRUCK BACK THAN AND STILL DO [LIKE CHEVY TRUCK'S] SO I,JUST PRAY THIS ONE DOS'NT BURN OIL FOR A LONG TIME.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Chevy #2

mauldinj, 09/20/2003
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab LS 4WD SB (4.8L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This is my second Chevy truck and I absolutely love it. I only traded in the first because it was a lease. Came home with another Silverado and am extremely happy once more. I have fun driving a truck and I feel safe at the same time. Can't see myself owning anything but a Chevy truck. :)

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3.75 out of 5 stars

EDS SILVERADO

C.E., 01/10/2004
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab Rwd SB (4.3L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Like the truck a lot except for a vibration a 1200 RPMs

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great Truck!

Lourot, 01/04/2008
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab Work Truck Rwd SB (4.3L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I have over 70,000 miles on this truck and it has never seen the inside of a shop for repairs. Routine maintenance is all that's require. Replaced the factory tires with Michelin ltx when they wore out and that has improved the ride and wet traction considerably.

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5 out of 5 stars

Overall quallity

Chad, 10/20/2005
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab Z71 4WD SB (4.8L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Fun to drive, and very reliable and works well for day to day activities, and excellent for taking out in the wilderness and using it

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5 out of 5 stars

Chevy the best running ever

Parkster46, 09/26/2003
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab Z71 4WD LB (4.8L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

They chevy truck is dependable as well as a joy to have to take of road. If i had to have any truck i would only own a chevy. Chevy's like a rock.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great Truck

je8bu, 01/18/2004
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab LS Rwd LB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I have had many trucks. This is by far the best I have ever owned

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5 out of 5 stars

perfect

MJFarmer312, 09/28/2003
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab SS AWD SB (6.0L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Best that has ever rolled off the line.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

First Chevy Truck

cjettaf1, 01/19/2004
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab LS Rwd SB (4.8L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I tried all of the full size trucks and found Chevy to be the best value for the money. The new F-150 was very uncomfortable especially for the long drives I take. Dodge trucks were overpriced and came with very few features.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Good Solid Truck

marketmaker, 01/28/2004
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab Z71 4WD LB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Good ride, good looks, good truck. I added a bed rug, bed rails, and cover.

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