2004 Chevrolet Silverado: recalls and complaints

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• 06V41700031 Oct 2006Air Bags / Frontal
• 06V2890003 Aug 2006Engine and Engine Cooling
• 05V16100022 Apr 2005Parking Brake
• 05V16300022 Apr 2005Seat Belts / Rear/Other
• 05V0430008 Feb 2005Service Brakes, Hydraulic
• 04V22500011 May 2004Seat Belts / Front / Anchorage
• 04V12900017 Mar 2004Structure / Body / Tailgate / Hinge and Attachments
• 04V0450004 Feb 2004Service Brakes, Hydraulic

1. 06V417000Received 31 Oct 2006. 794 units.

   Air Bags / Frontal

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain vehicles originally built with cloth seats that were equipped with an automatic air bag passenger sensing system and later reupholstered with aftermarket leather seat cover kits are involved. Testing has indicated that the aftermarket leather seat covers can cause the passenger sensing system to malfunction.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the passenger sensing system malfunctions, the front air bag on the passenger side may be disabled when it should be enabled, or enabled when it should be disabled. In either case, in the event of a crash that requires air bag deployment, a front passenger's level of injury may be increased.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Because a replacement leather seat cover that is compatible with the passenger sensing system is not available, general motors (GM) will repurchase these vehicles in accordance with the terms stated in GM's letter to owners. The recall began on november 6, 2006. Owners should contact GM at 1-877-477-1022 to begin the process of repurchasing their vehicle.

   Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Manufacturer campaign number 06102. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Nov 2006.

2. 06V289000Received 3 Aug 2006. 38,439 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain trucks equipped with an 8.1l v8 (rpo l8-VIN g) engine have a condition in which the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip may fracture resulting in inadequate retention of the damper.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the damper comes loose, a fuel leak may result. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip free of charge. The recall began on august 31, 2006. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and GMC trucks at 1-866-996-9463.

   Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Manufacturer campaign number 06080. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 31 Aug 2006.

3. 05V161000Received 22 Apr 2005. 90,242 units.

   Parking Brake

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain pickup trucks equipped with manual transmissions and built with either pbr parking brake systems or trw parking brake systems, the parking brake friction linings may wear to an extent where the parking brake can become ineffective in immobilizing a parked vehicle.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the parking brake does not hold, unintended vehicle movement could occur, which could result in a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will install a low-force spring clip retainer for vehicles equipped with a pbr parking brake system. On vehicles equipped with the trw parking brake system, dealers will install a redesigned parking brake cable assembly. The recall began on july 29, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC at 1-866-996-9463.

   Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Manufacturer campaign number 05042. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Jul 2005.

4. 05V163000Received 22 Apr 2005. 1,359,824 units.

   Seat Belts / Rear/Other

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain crew cab pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, the 2nd row center occupant seat belt routing may make it difficult to position the lap portion of the safety belt low around the hips of occupants, especially smaller occupants, seated in this position. Appropriate use of a child seat or booster seat, as recommended for small children, does improve the fit condition for this user group. In addition to instructions on proper infant and young child restraint (with child seats or boosters), special verbiage for restraining older child is included in the owner's manual. Also, the suggested seat belt fit/routing for adults, irrespective of seating position, is described in the owner's manual text.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A lap portion of the seat belt routing that is not low and snug on the hips can allow the lap belt to ride up on an occupant's abdomen instead of fitting low around their hipbones, and therefore, can expose them to more risk of abdominal and internal organ injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will cut open the guide loop, remove a portion of the loop, and then the remaining two sides should be folded over and secured with a retainer free of charge. The recall began on july 21, 2005. Owners may contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463, or hummer at 1-800-732-5493.

   Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Manufacturer campaign number 05037. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 Jul 2005.

5. 05V043000Received 8 Feb 2005. 77,411 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain trucks, sport utility vehicles, and vans equipped with bosch hydro-boost brake assemblies, the hydraulic brake booster pressure accumulator may crack and separate from the hydro-boost assembly during normal operating conditions.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If a separation occurred and the hood of the vehicle were open, fragments from the accumulator could cause injury to people in the immediate area. The presence of this crack or fractured surface could allow the hydraulic fluid to leak from the accumulator circuit of the booster assembly. The loss of fluid would cause increased steering and braking effort and a crash may occur without prior warning.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will test the hydro-boost assembly for functional operation of the two-function valve. If the hydro-boost assembly fails the test, dealers will replace the assembly free of charge. The recall began on march 23, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC trucks at 1-866-996-9463 and hummer at 1-800-732-5493.

   Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Manufacturer campaign number 05006. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 23 Mar 2005.

6. 04V225000Received 11 May 2004. 736 units.

   Seat Belts / Front / Anchorage

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain extended and regular cab pickup trucks and cargo vans converted to compressed natural gas (cng) fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, 'child restraint anchorage systems.' these vehicles have one seating position, the center rear seat, equipped with child restraint lower anchorages.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The standard requires child seat lower anchorages in two seating positions for vehicles with three rear seating positions. The standard cab and cargo van vehicles, which only have front seating positions, have an air bag off switch to disable the front passenger air bag and do not have child restraint lower anchorages in the passenger seat. The standard requires passenger seat child seat lower anchorages in vehicles with an air bag off switch. However, the standard does not require vehicles with only front seating positions to have lower anchorage provisions if the vehicle is not equipped with an air bag off switch.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   To bring the standard cab and cargo van vehicles into compliance, dealers will inject epoxy into the air bag off switch to prevent air bag activation, relocate the switch behind the instrument panel and then install a cover over the resulting opening. The sun visor label and owner's manual will also be changed. The correction for the extended cab vehicle will consist of changing the front passenger seat to a seat that has child restraint lower anchorages. The recall began on september 9, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC at 1-866-996-9463.

   Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Manufacturer campaign number 04038. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 Sep 2004.

7. 04V129000Received 17 Mar 2004. 3,662,211 units.

   Structure / Body / Tailgate / Hinge and Attachments

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, the galvanized steel tailgate support cables that retain the tailgate in the full open (horizontal) position may corrode, weaken, and eventually fracture. If both cables fractured, the tailgate would suddenly drop and strike the top surface of the rear bumper.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Anyone sitting or standing on the horizontal surface of the tailgate when both cables fractured could be injured by falling from the tailgate. On vehicles that have had the bumper removed, the tailgate may drop even lower. Additionally, if there is cargo on the tailgate the cargo may fall off if the support cables fracture.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the cables. Interim owner notification began on april 7, 20004. The recall began on september 24, 2004, when replacement parts were available, and will continue through october 29, 2004. Owners should contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC at 1-866-996-9463, or visit www.mygmlink.com, and enter your vehicle identification number.

   Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Manufacturer campaign number 04007. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Sep 2004.

8. 04V045000Received 4 Feb 2004. 68,875 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and passenger vans fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, ?passenger car brake systems.? Some of these vehicles were produced with an out-of-specification brake hydro-boost housing relief valve bore.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Consequently, the valve o-ring seal may fracture. Steering efforts may be slightly increased while braking or parking. Under certain driving conditions, a fractured seal may require a slight increase in the applied brake pedal effort to achieve the same vehicle deceleration rate as prior to the seat fracture.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers are to replace the hydro-boost relief valve. The recall began on june 18, 2004. Owners should contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339; chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; GMC at 1-866-996-9463; or hummer at 1-866-486-6376.

   Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Manufacturer campaign number 04004. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Jun 2004.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

• 2004 Chevrolet Silverado
• All 2004 vehicles

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 26.

Complaints that report a crash

41

Complaints that report a fire

9

Injuries in the complaints

33

Deaths in the complaints

2

Date of the newest complaint

26 Oct 2010

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 19800
2. 19820
3. 19840
4. 19850
5. 19880
6. 19890
7. 19900
8. 19910
9. 19920
10. 19930
11. 19940
12. 19950
13. 19960
14. 19970
15. 19980
16. 19995
17. 20008
18. 20014
19. 20024
20. 20036
21. 20048
22. 20058
23. 20064
24. 20071
25. 20081
26. 20090
27. 20100
28. 20112
29. 20122
30. 20133
31. 201413
32. 20157
33. 20162

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado?

5,298,532 units in 8 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Chevrolet Silverado have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 46 recall campaigns for the Chevrolet Silverado, model years 1980 to 2016. 8 of them name the 2004 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado name most often?

Electrical System: 144 of 502 component mentions, or 286.9 per 1,000. For all 2004 vehicles the figure is 140.9 per 1,000.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado open?

No. The 1 investigation that names this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.