2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 problems

Filed Jun 5, 2026 · Transmission · 50,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that while driving 60-65 MPH, the vehicle experienced reduced power and went into LIMP Mode. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle after several minutes, as per the Owner's Manual. The transmission warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that it could take 1-2 weeks to diagnose the vehicle, and several months to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a claim was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

Filed Dec 20, 2023 · Brakes, Steering · MS

Hydraboost piston blew out, lost brakes and steering. Almost wrecked vehicle.

Filed Nov 18, 2021 · Transmission · WY

The transfer case wore a pine hole in the case from the oil pump spring lock not securing movement causing me to loose all oil from transfer case. This left me stranded when I could not shift into 4 wheel drive the could not get it to re- engage 2wheel drive. This could have possibly caused catastrophic loss of control had the transfer case locked up while driving at high speed on slick roads or if someone ran into me from sudden lock up of the drive train.

Filed Sep 5, 2020 · Airbags, Body · 2 miles · NM · crash · 1 injury

Cant remember what happened I black out and woke up with cops around me. The front end of the truck is wrecked. Airbags did not deploy.

Filed Jan 20, 2020 · 185,000 miles · NV

Hydro boost has failed. It was discovered by gardnerville auto in gardnerville, nevada . On wednesday 1/15/2020. I contacted general motors and they said there no recalls on this vehicle. They showed old recalls on lighting and power steering but nothing on the hydro boost. The garage shows three different recalls on the hydro boost, two of which were reported by ntsb.

Filed Dec 17, 2019 · Brakes, Engine · 315,000 miles · KS

I have changed all 4 new tires in 4 different times every yrs not sure if that a wheel problem. And also fix my fuel injection system that was give me a problem in the past. Now I replace all new rotor brake discs and pad in 30 minutes out from a mechanical shop it's show a engine light now saying range shift inhibited on my dashboard. And when I'm shifting to drive it just reverse instead of drive. Now is back in the shop for now problem to come. From garden city kansas

Filed Nov 8, 2019 · Tires · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado 2500 equipped with primewell valera ht harry truman tires, size: lt265/75/r16 (na). While driving various speeds, the vehicle shook. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic to have all the tires replaced on two separate occasions; however, the failure continued. The contact was informed that the tires were defective and could not be balanced correctly. The dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The tire and vehicle failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jun 8, 2019 · Brakes · 55,000 miles · DE

Brake lines failed after having already been replaced. Factory lines corroded through and truck was scary to slow down. Was fortunate to be going at low speeds in a residential area - but glad there were no kids around and I needed to brake quickly!

Filed Mar 4, 2019 · Tires · 132,000 miles · UT

Federal couraga mt tire tread separation at freeway speeds without warning. Not even at half of the tread life no signs of damage or cracking prior to this. All other tires look ok but have been replaced for concerns over the safety of the tires and manufacturing quality

Filed Dec 29, 2018 · Acceleration, Electrical · 215,000 miles · MI

Check engine light came on and "low engine power" flashed where the odometer is. This caused the RPM's not to go over 2800. Code reader claims o2 sensors or throttle control module or catalytic convertor issues. We discovered it was none of the above. To fix problem change 3 relays located under hood in fuse box. Relay #8864. Then clear codes, should fix issue unless code persists. Relays will cause a fire if not changed out asap.