Used 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Consumer Reviews
Silverado 1500 LS short bed 5.3L V8
It's actually a shortbed, but no option to select. Powerful drivetrain, solid body, awsome ride,great options make the Silverado a pickup my choice. Test drove Dodge(awful tranny), Ford (not bad, but just didn't like the ride).
Cadillac ride at a Chevy price
This vehicle rides like a luxury car. Very eye catcher. With all the fetures that came with this vehicle it will cost me a furtune if I wanted them on a Ford,Dodge,Nissan and defenetelly Toyota
- LT Extended CabMSRP: $10,995101 mi away
- Z71 Crew CabMSRP: N/A167 mi away
- Z71 Extended CabMSRP: N/A95 mi away
My Dream Truck!
This truck is awesome! It is all I've ever wanted in a truck. My 4.8 has adequate power now that I have a K&N Cold Air Intake in combination with a Dual Flowmaster 40 series exhaust. The handling is great and at times I forget how big this vehicle is. This truck has been reliable with no major problems at all. Gas mileage is reasonably well, but like they say, "If I wanted MPG's I would have got a Honda!"
all 10's
Excellent Truck. A few horsepower tweeks and you match the lightning
Great Truck
Overall very happy. Mileage was better than expected, equal the the Ranger 4.0 pig it replaced. Ride and interior comfort outstanding. Exterior looks leave something to be desired though. Plenty of power from the 5.3 V8, tranny shifts like a dream. I would buy it again.
SS silverado
Handles great, nice and quiet, will really get up and go
Love my Chevy
Comfortable, dependable , and makes me proud I can buy American. It has given me better service than the last two imports that I owned. It tows great too.
not just about looks
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
1500 V6 Silverado
Got this basic truck 3 weeks ago and love it. Especially price considered: Sticker was $18,590. Drove of the lot 4K below, $14,590. Seems to be a good truck for the money. No complaints so far. 16.7 MPG after 500 miles on the clock. Drives well, tight and smooth...Good seats for this old taxi/truck driver. Very happy with the deal and the truck.
My first truck
fun to drive, good power
Like A Rock
I live in the country and don't have repair shops every other block but, since I've had my Silverado I don't need to visit them anyway. As long as I keep the oil and other fluids clean and at the right levels I keep trucking on.
NICE TRUCK!!!!!!
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.
Love it so far!
I have been driving a Tahoe for the past 5 years, and have been an SUV guy for quite some time. I decided to try a pickup so bought a new 2004 Z71 and I love it. The overall ride is very close to my old Tahoe but the performace is much better. I'm very happy with my decision to buy this truck.
CHEVY IS THE BEST
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
Excellent Puchace
The Silverado Work Truck is an ideal purchase for a working man who wants a truck that he can use for a reasonable price. The manual transmission, vinyl flooring and seats, long bed, and 4WD are ideal features, and in the WT package you can purchase this at an excellent price. This is my second truck like this in 4 years and I couldn't be any happier. My last truck was the most reliable vehicle I've ever owned and I put it through many situations in the woods and on the highway. I would drive the same truck even if I was a millionare.
Great Truck, Best for the money!!!
4.8 V8 is tough, just as good as the 5.3 minus the extra torque. I test drove the V6 and found it to be poor. Wish I had a back cab at times, but the tonneau cover does fine when i strap things in. Bought this truck used with 20K on it. Haven't done much to it except air and oil filters/oil. The previous owner installed performance exhaust which roars and gives extra HP. I put on 17" 2007 avalanche wheels and 265 70 R A/T tires. Put on rear air lift suspension (airbags) and have been hauling anything from dirt, rock, stone, furniture, appliances, and tow a 5250lb boat/trailer. Its a half ton but with the bags i can easily load 1750 as i have scaled it at landscape vehicle scale.
Love my chevy
My chevy truck performs excellently I have had no problems with it. It gets great milage for a full size truck. I get 21 miles around town, I haven't gone any long distances yet. I have plenty of power to pull a trailer or boat with no problems at all. I love the lay out of the inside over the f-150 or the Dodge Ram. The chevy sits just the right height you don't have to climb into the truck like you do with the Dodge. The Chevy is more comfortable and has alot better ride than either the Ford f-150 or Dodge Ram.
CHEVY 1500 Z71/4WD SB 5.3 LT (8)
THE TRUCK OVERALL IS A VERY GOOD PERFORMER. I TEST DROVE THE FORD,DODGE AND TOYOTA AND I JUST FELT THE CHEVY WAS AN OVERALL BETTER PACKAGE. THE SEATS ARE VERY COMFORTABLE BUT IF YOU GET LEATHER MAKE SURE THEY ARE HEATED. ON THE VERY COLD DAYS THE SEAT REMAINED COLD A GOOD 25-35 MINS INTO THE TRIP. MILEAGE IS WHAT YOU WOULD EXPECT FROM A FULL SIZE V-8 TRUCK
Somone is high on this website...
This truck is the only truck in the top 3 that isn't blown or has a Viper engine, DUH, of course it's not gonna have the HP of the others!! It has AWD though, and no Lim Slip in the back, so if you wanna go toe to toe from the starting line, I'm there. Take your heads out of your a$$es and give credit where credit is due. Oh, I'm sorry, how much did you pay for that Dodge? And did you get an extended cab with that Ford? Oh yeah, did you want 20" rims? Didn't think so, I'll be seeing you in my rear view mirror...
broken
rearend went out at 4775 miles! need I say more?
First Truck
This is my first truck. Looked at Ford and Dodge went with the Chevy. Best pick I ever made. Rids like a car. Gas mileage is poor but that is what you get with a 5.3 V8.
2 DOOR REG.CAB 5.3 WT,I PICK IT UP MON.
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.
good truck
The roof should be stronger, and the paint should be more durable.
Chevy #2
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. :)
Refined Truck!
I have enjoyed the luxury inside the truck. I have the leather bucket seats, they are very comfortable. I like the power of the 5.3. So for so good!!!
Great Truck!
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.
1500 W/T
Great truck thats fun to drive and enough horsepower to muscle out of most anything. Even the work truck interior is better than most competitor midrange models.
Great Truck
I have had many trucks. This is by far the best I have ever owned
perfect
Best that has ever rolled off the line.
Good Solid Truck
Good ride, good looks, good truck. I added a bed rug, bed rails, and cover.
2004 Chevy Crew Cab 1500 Z71
First a few stats: Silver Birch metallic, standard 5.3L V-8, auto, all power options are standard, Z71 offroad package with fender flares, tow package, exterior mirror upgrade, and power seat. I've had the truck for one week and really enjoy it. I wanted the GMC version, but the Chevy dealer was more willing to work on the price. I hated the new Chevy body style (introduced in '03) until they came out with the crew cab, it really adds to the side view. Thought about the new F-150, but didn't like the interior or the brand new engine. I am an engineer and I would rather take my chances with new sheetmetal than a new engine and drivetrain.
Great Truck!
I love this truck! I replaced a 5yr.- old compact pickup because I needed more power - boy did I get it. The truck has all the power and acceleration I need, along with car- like comfort. I've taken two fairly long trips already (over 300 miles each) and I've yet to grow tired of driving. I haven't used it for towing yet, but I have no doubt it will have all the towing power I need. I added a tonneau cover to the box, and that seemed to improve the gas mileage a little. Right now, I'm getting about 17.5mpg on the highway at 75-80mph - that's better than my old 4-banger, even with the higher acceleration.
I love my first truck
I bought my first truck after having driven cars all my life, and its the best thing I have ever done. This truck drives more like a car than any truck I have ever been in. The gas milage is good for a truck, considering I am used to a 4 cylinder. But the power, the smoothness of the ride, and the overall styling of the truck make an eye catching upgrade to your day to day driving.
Great Work Truck
The Silverado Work Truck is an excellent truck for anyone looking for a no frills vehicle at a fair price.
top notch reliability
This truck has been as reliabile as they come. Had this truck for over a year know, not a lick of trouble. Electronic 4wd drive has work well. Been at dealer for normal service only. Hey I'm tring to beat it up but I can't. Cabin feels to confining. need help here. Has to be the low point of this truck.
Trudk
Great truck. No auto track buzz out of floor slight on 4 wheel stick and fan noise out of headliner, probably from dash. Will take to dealer for these, but these are the only ones. Great in the snow, pavement, dirt, and ice. I live up high in the mountains and it is always reliable.
My Chevy
5.3 litre engine is good balance for normal driving conditions and towing light trailer. (under 3500 lbs gross weight) Almost rides like a passenger carD
I like it
Traded in my 2001 Silverado for a 2004 Z71 with the 5.3 engine. Getting 17 MPG and very happy with the truck. Haven't had a problem and hope things stay that way.
2003 V.H.O. SS Silerado
I have owned the SS for about 9 months and I love the styling and perfomance. Although I wish it came stock with about 50 more horses and torque.
almost perfect
I think this is a great vehicle. Very strong and reliable.It could turn a little sharper tho.
Not Bad, Could be better...
As a former Ford owner, I am a little disappointed. My Z71 has already been in the shop for over a week with misfiring issues in three seperate cylinders. Chevy has repaired, although they didn't give me a good explaination of what caused the problems. I LOVE the truck (ride, styling, 18MPG+, Power), but the reliability is clouding my mind. Only time will tell...
excellent
This truck is the best truck you could buy,its designe is excellent. And is really fast 2.
ford sucks
The Z71 is not only rliable it has power, fun, and everything you want in a good chevorlet pickup
THE BEST EYT
This is my second Z71, both were good, but this is this best. I have everything but the leather seats and with the way I play, I didn't want it. Performance is A1, sound system A1, dual heating/air A1, can't say enough about the way the whole truck is setup. Best yet in my book!! Had one of the first ford F150 three dr's and it couldn't come close to this truck. Need to pass, see ya in my dust!!
My last truck
I love puck ups. I had a 1992 Silverado that has been a great truck. My 92 had 120,000 miles on it and is still running strong. I purchased my 2004 silverado as my 3rd family vehicle. It runs great, I hope to keep it for a long time.
V-8 Five Speed Fun Run
Great Ride, Yes, you can get a V-8 with a 5-speed in a short bed regular cab truck, with incentives, out the door for around 18K. The truck runs excellent. Sensitive when cold. The AC is comparable to a meat locker! Handles awesome. Needs bigger shoes in back.
USA #1
Very powerful with a smooth ride excellent stereo with convenient features, folding power heated mirrors are great, stock goodyears very good in snow and ice. Friends say it rides like a cadillac
Great Ride
Has been a great experience driving this 4X4 Truck. THe suspension and handling have been superb. The 5.3L engine provides plenty of passing power on the road. I've been getting about 18mi/gallon. I'm 6'6" and what I really enjoy about the interior is the leg and head room. It was made for us large Americans. Try it you'll like it.
Good Truck!
We recently purchased this marvel of a truck...and i love it! Its fast and i got to admit it lookes good too.
Z71
In shop once for Cruise control (couple other times for bed liner and stuff). Got about 5k on the truck and so far no big problems. Air leaks and squeaks already though, guess it will suck at 50k. A thirty thousand dollar car should be tighter longer.