2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 engine problems

Filed Jan 8, 2018 · Engine · 326,000 miles · GA

Engine light comes on while driving, engine power drops immediately, no power at all. I get a message that says engine power failure. I can stop and shut truck off wait about 10-20 minutes, crank truck, light goes out and engine has power. This has happened 4 times within the last 2 months. Twice this happened in the city limits and twice on the highway.

Filed Aug 7, 2017 · Brakes, Engine · 151,041 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving 70 MPH, the battery indicator illuminated. The contact attempted to pull the vehicle over when he observed that the steering wheel had seized and took great effort to turn. Also, the brakes failed when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact was able to stop using the fifth wheel camping trailer that was hitched with electronic brakes to slow and eventually stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an unknown dealer where it was diagnosed that the serpentine belt and idler pulley failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted or made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 151,041.

Filed Jul 30, 2017 · Engine, Fuel system · IN

Check engine light is on, fuel gauge not working, had heavy gas fumes when driving and after turning eng off, now I'm seeing gas leaking on pavement coming from underneath and between cab and bed, fumes are very strong, there's some electrical issues with dash lights and starting truck is now not wanting to start 1st try

Filed Jan 24, 2017 · Engine · 102,000 miles · DE

Vehicle is leaking coolant with no apparent cause. No external leaks what so ever. Took it to a mechanic that determined it was a cracked head caused by a bad castech head. There is coolant leaking into my oil because of this.

Filed Dec 18, 2016 · Engine · 97,000 miles · FL

When driving or stop and the air conditioner is on it start blowing hot air just on the left side. The vehicle can be stationary or in motion. City street or a highway or turning.

Filed Sep 29, 2016 · Engine · 70,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving various speeds, an abnormal noise was heard coming from the engine compartment. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed coolant in the head of the engine. In addition, the contact had to refill the radiator with coolant in short intervals. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Feb 10, 2016 · Engine · 180,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted a strong burning odor. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who performed an inspection that located the engine valve failed and caused the engine oil to leak on the manifold. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v701000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 180,000.

Filed Jan 19, 2016 · Engine · 155,000 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving 65 MPH, the temperature gauge indicated that the vehicle was overheating. The vehicle was immediately taken to the closest dealer where the coolant was flushed and replaced. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the cylinder head was leaking coolant and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 155,000.

Filed Nov 18, 2015 · Airbags, Brakes · 186,502 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado 1500. While driving, the ABS, service engine, and air bag warning lights flashed and then remained illuminated. Prior to the failure, the dealer reset the unknown codes. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the anti-lock brake system was disconnected and that there was an internal disconnection for the air bags to function properly. The mechanic advised the contact to have the vehicle diagnosed and repaired by the dealer. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 06v417000 (air bags), 06v289000 (engine and engine cooling), 05v043000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and 04v045000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 186,502.

Filed Jun 29, 2015 · Acceleration, Brakes · OK

The ABS kicks in at low speeds to where it makes a grinding noise and have a grinding feel at the door pedal even after having the brakes and rotors replaced. The dash cluster gauges stop working one by one,only the heat gauge work off and on. The engine begins to over heat when sitting in idle 10 minutes, sometimes 5 minutes depending on how hot it is,and the air conditioning starts to blow hot air but it begins to cool off once you start back driving. I have had the water pump checked,some had the thermostat replaced and it still does it only in the summer