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2004 Chevrolet Silverado HD repairs by problem area

Engine (31%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (18%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (18%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (7%)

Chart based on 61 repairs.
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2004 Chevrolet Silverado HD repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (15%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (41%)

< $100 (30%)

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Chart based on 46 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Chevrolet Silverado HD

Engine not specified

Chevrolet in Washington, United States
Sep 2014 - Oct 2014
Oct 2014

101000 mi
Parking break was causing rubbing noise from drivers rear wheel. Had shop adjust..no charge. 
Chevrolet in Minnesota, United States
Dec 2012 - Sep 2014
Dec 2013

74000 mi

US $450
Water pump replacement 
Chevrolet in Texas, United States
Oct 2012 - Mar 2014
Nov 2012

153000 mi

US $4000
replaced leaking fuel injectors, lousy GM problem running away from a needed recall "extended warranty" 
Dec 2012

155000 mi

US $200
replaced water pump 
Chevrolet in Oregon, United States
Oct 2012 - Jul 2013
Jun 2013

76000 mi
Blend motor actuator stopped working. Fixed motor myself. 
Chevrolet in Rhode Island, United States
Oct 2012 - Sep 2016
Aug 2014

109600 mi

US $300
Check engine light on for faulty glow plug 
Sep 2016

119000 mi

US $1500
Replaced pads, calipers, brake hoses, lines Replaced shocks and shock bracket that rotted away 
Chevrolet in Minnesota, United States
Nov 2013 - Sep 2015
Dec 2013

97000 mi

US $200
Glow plug controller 
Mar 2014

98000 mi

US $450
Front wheel bearing going out, replaced complete hub. 
Jul 2014

99000 mi

US $330
Idler pulley bearing ceased up and shredded the serpentine belt. Was about 3 miles from dealer and able to drive without power brakes / steering. 

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2004 Chevrolet Silverado HD 4-door

turbocharged 8-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

Chevrolet in Ohio, United States
Mar 2015 - Jun 2018
Jul 2015

131300 mi

US $400
OBDII Code P0238: Bad Turbocharger sensor needed to be replaced (required removing part of cooling line for access) 
Dec 2015

138000 mi

US $1210
Brake lines, pads, rotors, calipers, control module - total replacement due to corrosion 
Mar 2017

146000 mi

US $1800
Transmission lines replaced Radiator replaced - factory original broke when shop was replacing transmission lines Wheel bearing assembly replaced (right front wheel) Low beams failed. Turned out to be wire corrosion and short-circuit at where the plow wiring harness tapped into the factory electrical system. Mechanic replaced the corroded wires. 
Jun 2017

147000 mi

US $225
Replaced leaking radiator hose 
Mar 2018

155000 mi

US $150
ATF leak, was a hose that needed to be replaced. Exhaust pressure code thrown, slight "whistle" when operating while engine is cold or under heavy load. Problem was not pinpointed, will attempt a repair later. 
Jun 2018

155000 mi

US $10
Passenger side low beam 
Chevrolet in California, United States
Oct 2012 - Jan 2018
Sep 2015

124000 mi

US $1200
U-joints, replaced one that was failing and two others that were on their way. Normal wear/use. Front Wheel Bearings Replaced All Ball Joints Replaced 
Apr 2017

136000 mi

US $270
instrument cluster failure, replaced with rebuilt unit 

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2004 Chevrolet Silverado HD 4-door

turbocharged 8-cylinder diesel automated manual 4WD

Chevrolet in Arkansas, United States
Oct 2012 - Jun 2022
Nov 2012

44300 mi

US $95
Steering wheel became loose while driving and the horn only works half the time. 
Nov 2015

66000 mi

US $850
Replaced front and rear shocks and replacing both front hub bearings. Bearings have slack and making noise. 
Nov 2016

71000 mi

US $119
Glow plug module control circuit Engine Code P0670. I replaced the Glow plug control circuit module with a new one and it fixed the problem. 
Jun 2022

87000 mi

US $1167
Front right bearing assembly replaced Water pump replaced 89000 miles 

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2004 Chevrolet Silverado HD 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

Chevrolet in Texas, United States
Aug 2015 - Jun 2022
Oct 2015

105000 mi

US $1350
Upper & lower ball joints, both sides. A/C system evaluated for poor performance. A/C high side fitting and schrader valve found to be leaking, replaced. A/C system evacuated and refilled with refrigerant. 
Mar 2016

105000 mi

US $50
Replaced broken plastic seat bezel. Replaced windshield washer fluid hose from tank to cowl. 
Jun 2017

106000 mi

US $30
Replaced a broken exhaust mount. 
Jul 2017

106181 mi

US $200
Replaced both front CV axles. Passenger side outer boot was torn and throwing grease. 
Oct 2017

106252 mi

US $50
Replaced broken HVAC mode door actuator. 
Nov 2017

106327 mi

US $50
Replaced coolant reservoir, which had become opaque (and sludged) making the coolant level impossible to see. 
Jan 2018

107850 mi
Windshield washer feed hose broke. Cut and reattached with spring clamps. 
Chevrolet in British Columbia, Canada
Dec 2012 - Jun 2018
Jan 2014

125440 mi

C $6065
Engine was replaced with engine from an auto wrecker. The head gasket had gone.  Also a new transfer case was put in. This was the 2nd transfer case put in. It was replaced previously at 127,000 km. 
Jul 2015

123560 mi

C $40
Replaced the emergency brake release handle and cable. 
Mar 2017

140120 mi

C $425
4wheel drive actuator motor replaced. 
Jun 2017

141360 mi

C $100
Tailgate would flop open while driving and was hard to close at times. Took the latch assembly apart. Cleaned and lubricated it. 
Jul 2017

141475 mi

C $793
Replaced the A/C compressor 
Aug 2017

143079 mi

C $1696
replaced both U-joints on driveshaft, and rear pinion yoke, seal and nut squealing and clunking from left front wheel. left front wheel bearing hub and cv shaft needing replacing all 4 shocks replaced as they were weak or wet 
Apr 2018

147560 mi

C $130
Rear brake line on driver’s side ruptured and needed to be replaced. Brake fluid topped up and brakes were bleed. 
Chevrolet in Illinois, United States
Apr 2017 - Jan 2022
May 2018

220000 mi

US $250
Driver's side front hub burned out. 
Dec 2021

232000 mi

US $250
Fuel lines rusted through. 
Chevrolet in Virginia, United States
Sep 2014 - Jun 2022
Jul 2021

104000 mi
Mouse nest and waste in under hood fuse box, numerous electrical contact cleaning etc Dismantle to clean and lube right front window regulator 
Sep 2021

104000 mi

US $150
Replaced entire headlight assemblies due to fixtures fogged up, failing inspection 

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2004 Chevrolet Silverado HD 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 2WD

Chevrolet in Florida, United States
Oct 2012 - Jan 2022
Sep 2014

137000 mi

US $200
Replaced all u joints and carrier bearing 
Feb 2015

138000 mi

US $580
Replace oil pan, front and rear seals and cover gaskets. Timing service and water pump 
Mar 2017

147000 mi

US $800
Full brake job (rotors, pads), hydroboost. Lower ball joints, sway bar end links, front hub bearings. Transmission output seal. O2 sensor. 
Aug 2017

148000 mi

US $1000
Replace bearings and seals in rear diff 
Chevrolet in Maryland, United States
Mar 2014 - Jan 2018
Mar 2015

104000 mi

US $60
Emissions dash light...faulty gas cap 

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2004 Chevrolet Silverado HD Repair Histories

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