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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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Chart based on 145 repairs.
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (24%)
$100 - $499 (48%)
< $100 (14%)
Chart based on 21 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
| 49000 mi US $400 |
Right front tie rod end had free play. Replaced. Completed 4 wheel alignment and tire rotation. |
| 87200 mi US $236 |
4 new shocks, should have done this a long time ago. got HD Bilstiens |
| 46000 mi US $100 |
Steering rack was leaking fluid. Rack was replaced. |
| 59000 mi US $800 |
Power steering issue. Power steering moaned and groaned. Dealership replaced power steering pump, power steering rack (was replaced in 2008 as well), and intermediate steering shaft (was replaced in 2008 as well), |
| 85200 mi US $700 |
Rack was leaking fluid and needed replacement. Had to realign front end as well. |
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 31000 mi US $29350 |
Steering wheel control button, Horn button, nickel plated drive shaft yoke. |
| 58000 mi US $180 |
Had a lot of looseness/play in the steering, especially when turning at full extent. Apparently problem was a worn steering rod, which was not covered under warranty. May have been due to our rough roads, but kind of odd. |
| 61000 mi US $220 |
Our passenger side wheel hub assembly completely disintegrated in early February (probably courtesy of 5 years of upstate New York) along with the wheel bearing to the tune of $580. |
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 234000 mi US $125 |
Drivers side wheel bearing was worn. Vibration, ABS sensor warning and wheel speed Sensor warning set of Check Engine Light. Replaced Wheel hub assembly. |
| 242000 mi US $340 |
Replaced front and rear shocks with rancho rs5000 shocks and added helper springs to the rear leaf springs. The truck was sagging and leaning into corners. |
| 158100 mi US $300 |
Rear shock absorber seals blown and no damping. Ride was dangerously out of control on big bumps and potholes. Other shocks not in much better shape and looked to be the original ones by the amount of rust and dirt on them. |
| 97800 mi US $550 |
Right side wheel bearing, inner tie rod end replaced, alignment, tire balance. |
| 135000 mi US $775 |
Left front hub assembly replaced. |
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
285-horsepower 4.8L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 105000 mi US $500 |
Shock absorbers were replaced due to wear. |
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
345-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| 126000 mi US $2000 |
Right wheel bearing replaced. |
| 138000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced shocks and tie rods. |
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 8969 mi | Replaced Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft Assy. Covered under warranty. |
| 27000 mi US $100 |
Rear bearings showing wear. Changed oil and additive in the rear end to see if more shavings are present in new oil. |
2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
295-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 6000 mi | Warranty repair replaced power steering pump that was whining |
| 32000 mi | Greased steering shaft for clunk |
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