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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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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 145 repairs.
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (7%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (7%)
$100 - $499 (43%)
< $100 (36%)
Chart based on 28 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
| 46000 mi US $100 |
Leaky gasket on transmission. Gasket replaced. Transmission delays the 1-2 shift too long, leading to a harsh shift. Was told that my truck behaves differently than other similar trucks. |
| 48000 mi | Another gasket was replaced in transmission. Took truck home, still leaks transmission fluid. Another appointment was made with dealership. Took truck back, told them transmission was still leaking. They could not replicate leak, had me come get truck. Because dealer employs idiots, transmission still leaks as it did before. Another appointment made with dealer to try yet again. Dealer added UV dye to transmission fluid to try to pinpoint source of persistent transmission leak. Sent truck back home with me, with yet another appointment to return truck next week to try and find leak with a blacklight. $5 transmission pan gasket was replaced. Diagnosing this took 4 visits. Leak was finally repaired during this visit. |
| 78000 mi US $250 |
Truck has a two piece driveshaft, the driveshaft center support bearing failed. |
| 96000 mi US $135 |
Bad u-joint. Vibrating at over 45mph. |
| 54000 mi US $298 |
GM G80 Positraction was chattering/binding. Service bulletin to drain and refill differential. Had a BG flush and fill performed. |
| 175000 mi | Carrier bearing failed and was replaced |
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 103000 mi US $300 |
Was told front axle seal had developed a leak and could be at risk to lose differential fluid. Had fluid changed and leaking seal/gasket repaired during this trip. |
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 123000 mi | Shaking of truck became more obvious over time. Decided to trade truck in because of upcoming repair costs. 4 wheel drive system was beginning to fail on top of transmission and axle issues. |
| 85000 mi US $2913 |
transmission diagnosed with bad torque converter;torque converter replaced;transmission serviced (flushed & new fluid); now slipping in 2nd & 3rd gear; new transmission installed; done @ dealer when my usual local mechanics couldn't diagnose |
| 238000 mi US $20 |
Replaced u joint on forward end of drive shaft. yoke end. |
| 91000 mi US $576 |
Failed transfer case to adapter seal replaced. New transfer case fluid installed. |
| 135000 mi US $775 |
4WD switch replaced, code checks |
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
285-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 225000 mi US $200 |
Transmission Rebuild Pinion Seal Replaced |
| 159000 mi US $100 |
Not a transmission problem within the case, just had to replace the tranny fluid cooling lines. |
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| 137000 mi US $1200 |
The flexplate cracked and had to be replaced. Rear main seal was replaced at the same time. |
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 78000 mi US $105 |
Transmission slipping on acceleration. Valve body replaced. |
| 90000 mi US $105 |
Tranny slipping at acceleration. Transmission shift solenoids #1 and #2 replaced, transmission flashed. |
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 13505 mi | Replace Rear Drive Shaft Nickel Plated Slip Yoke due to a defective plating batch. Covered under warranty. |
| 16700 mi | Warranty on electrical repair with 4WD |
| 24900 mi | Four wheel drive actuator replaced. Dealer covered even though 36 months had expired. |
| 27000 mi | 4wd actuator went out. Truck would shift into 4 low at highway speed by itself. |
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 35000 mi US $200 |
4 X 4 transmission would not engage |
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 189720 mi C $1600 |
Replaced with new GM Transmission |
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 44000 mi US $360 |
Intermittent sensor in transfer case. |
| 94000 mi US $250 |
Leaky seal front differential, left side. |
| 104000 mi US $2500 |
Transfer case. |
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