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%)

Chart based on 145 repairs.
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2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (50%)

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Chart based on 6 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

88000 mi could not get spare tire off vehicle. Tire dropped 6" only, the cable continued to spool out. Had to remove entire spare tire holder from vehicle. I was then able to grind off the safety tab that was so rusted, it was not repairable. 
163000 mi

US $250
Spare tire hoist would not lower the spare tire. Hoist was replaced with a new unit. 
189000 mi speedometer was not working, and would have cost about $500 parts and labor to fix. Nothing was ever done to repair this problem. 

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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

90000 mi

US $115
Changed out front passenger side wheel bearing 
123000 mi

US $70
Truck will shake from speeds of 39mph to 45mph. Dealer unable to replicate issue. Recommended changing torque converter, front differential fluid, replacing all tires and getting an alignment. 
116000 mi

US $200
Tailgate latch was broken. 

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2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Other Problems

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