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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%)
Chart based on 145 repairs.
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (39%)
< $100 (45%)
Chart based on 31 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 82000 mi US $10 |
Coolant leak. Diagnostics found water pump gasket had failed. Replaced water pump gaskets (2) |
| 85000 mi US $185 |
Water Pump replaced, was leaking. Also replaced serpentine belt tensioner idler and a/c belt tensioner for wear/play in bearings. |
| 94000 mi US $70 |
replaced serpentine idler for bearing play, replaced tensioner assy as precaution. |
| 46000 mi US $100 |
Rough idle. Dealer claimed that they could not replicate problem, but cleaned fuel injection system anyway. Problem continues. |
| 95000 mi US $4600 |
Engine replacement. Collapsed lifter. Jasper re-manufactured long block installed. |
| 96000 mi US $135 |
Attempt diagnosis of noise/knock from poorly remanufactured Jasper engine. |
| 98000 mi US $100 |
Jasper remanufactured engine with only 2,200 miles failed and had to be replaced under warranty. Not a problem from the shop, engine was bad from Jasper. |
| 101000 mi | Yet another Jasper engine replaced under warranty. This truck is now running on Jasper engine #3 (one original one, and this is the second warranty replacement). The engine just removed (#2) had coolant in the oil, confirmed through oil analysis, and had significant piston slap. Third engine in 358 days. Go Jasper. |
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 92000 mi | Catalytic converters were replaced. |
| 97700 mi US $100 |
O2 sensor |
| 116000 mi US $200 |
Service emissions system light came on. After checking system, it turned out to be a faulty fuel cap. |
| 123000 mi | Ignition switch replaced. Check engine light staying on. Technician replaced the evaporator solenoid . |
| 169200 mi US $30 |
Fuel lines near fuel tank rusted through and caused large leak. Engine started to stumble and misfire. Strong fuel smell when parked. Obvious leak under the truck bed. |
| 185000 mi US $850 |
Intake manifold gasket failed causing very rough idle and misfires while driving in all conditions. Intake manifold was removed and a new gasket installed. Parts and labor cost was a total of $600. oxygen sensor failed on left side of engine due to extremely rich fuel air mixture caused by failure of intake manifold gasket. |
| 229100 mi US $122 |
Had a cylinder misfire. Just changed the spark plugs and wires. About $56.00 for Ac Delco iridium plugs and $50.00 for Bosch wires plus anti sieze and dielectric grease. One old plug was double tip platinum, the other old plugs were iridium. |
| 207000 mi US $60 |
replaced muffler |
| 242000 mi US $340 |
Replaced both knock sensors and the oil sending unit. Engine light was on. Rear knock sensor(passenger side) was heavily corroded and the oil sending unit was leaking. |
| 127000 mi | Mass air flow sensor replacement |
| 154000 mi US $1 |
water pump replaced due to age and miles.started to leak |
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
200-horsepower 4.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 175000 mi US $225 |
Not sure what is wrong with the truck, it is running very rough and turning off while being driven. Black smoke coming from exhaust We were still having problems with the truck running rough and it would go dead and not start back up. The mechanic traced part of the problem to an electrical connector in the motor that regulates how rich the fuel runs and he fixed that. |
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| 126000 mi US $2000 |
Original Water pump was leaking and replaced, along with thermostat and coolant. Belts replaced. |
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 53000 mi | Rough idle due to faulty oxygen sensor |
| 58000 mi US $70 |
Bad oxygen sensor |
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 95000 mi US $26 |
check engine lite, on and off at will. changed gas cap .stayed off for a week. still comes off and on at will.truck runs fine . |
| 99000 mi US $60 |
replaced intake gasket on 5.3 , emission system checks good . engine check lite is not on . no malf. codes . |
| 102200 mi US $380 |
Check engine lite, again. according to temp.at catalytic they needed replaced.replaced catalytic converters with a walker oem. well the left side had exhaust leak , factory has a conoseal here, walker uses a flat gasket, no provisions for a |
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 52000 mi US $500 |
Gasket leaking where water pump attaches to engine. |
| 101000 mi US $500 |
Blown water pump bearing. |
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
200-horsepower 4.3L V6 5-speed manual RWD
| 71000 mi US $200 |
Thermostat bad |
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