2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2004

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2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 repairs by problem area

Engine (23%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (21%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)

Other (4%)

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2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (29%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $100 (43%)

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2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

66100 mi

US $150
replaced rear pads and calipers 
84200 mi

US $120
Parking brake cable broke and was replaced 
90300 mi

US $881
replaced all brake lines and hoses after rusted line ruptured. Had total loss of brakes. 

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2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

207000 mi

US $60
replaced brake lines and hoses from abs pump to left and right rear. 

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2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

285-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

105000 mi

US $500
Had to replace/adjust parking brake shoes. Additionally, design updated clip was installed to alleviate rattling/scraping sounds. 

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2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

285-horsepower 4.8L V8 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

73000 mi

US $65
Replaced intermediate and rear parking brake cables. Intermediate cable snapped and rear ones were badly rusted. 
77200 mi

US $75
Passenger side cable snapped. Replaced. 

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2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Brake Problems

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