2004 Chevrolet Silverado HD Chevrolet Silverado HD 2004

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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%)

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2004 Chevrolet Silverado HD transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (10%)

$1000 - $2499 (40%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (40%)

< $100 (0%)

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Chart based on 10 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 4-door

turbocharged 8-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

146000 mi

US $1800
Transmission lines replaced 
155000 mi

US $150
ATF leak, was a hose that needed to be replaced. 
124000 mi

US $1200
U-joints, replaced one that was failing and two others that were on their way. Normal wear/use. 

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2004 Chevrolet Silverado HD 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

104460 mi

C $6065
Also a new transfer case was put in. This was the 2nd transfer case put in. It was replaced previously at 127,000 km. 
140120 mi

C $425
4wheel drive actuator motor replaced. 
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 
106181 mi

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

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2004 Chevrolet Silverado HD 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 2WD

137000 mi

US $200
Replaced all u joints and carrier bearing 
147000 mi

US $800
Transmission output seal. 
148000 mi

US $1000
Replace bearings and seals in rear diff 

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2004 Chevrolet Silverado HD Transmission Problems

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