2004 Chevrolet Silverado transmission problems

Filed Apr 10, 2015 · Brakes, Fuel system · 96,100 miles · MA

Steel brake, fuel and transmission lines are extremely rusty and failure appears to be imminent, especially on brake lines. This should be a safety recall.

Filed Feb 25, 2015 · Transmission · 118,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for regular maintenance. The technician notified the contact that there was a hole within the transfer case and it needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000.

Filed Jun 2, 2014 · Acceleration, Transmission · 200,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the reduced engine power warning message illuminated as the vehicle decelerated to 15 MPH. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal all the way to the floorboard but the vehicle would not accelerate. The failure recurred intermittently through out the years and the dealer replaced the electrical harness, the throttle grounding wire, throttle body and the fuel cap, but to no avail. The dealer could not diagnose the problem. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

Filed Nov 21, 2013 · Transmission · 120,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that transmission fluid was leaking from the hydro boost without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician stated that the hydro boost would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Oct 15, 2013 · Brakes, Fuel system · 112,000 miles · KY

I was driving home from errand running and found the brake pedal going almost to the floor. Found a puddle of brake fluid under the truck near the back of the cab and bed of truck. Called my service person and he said it was probably a ruptured brake line, and from the description of where the puddle was it was probably above the gas tank where the line is secured to the frame. He also stated that he has repaired multiple chevy trucks with the same problem. I have seen the underside of my truck and all the lines are rusted, including fuel and transmission cooling lines.

Filed Jul 19, 2013 · Brakes, Transmission · 99,706 miles · CT

Applied brakes at a stop sign and the brake pedal went to the floor. Total loss of stopping ability. After using the parking brake to stop. Looked under the truck to see brake fluid dripping from the frame of the truck. All brake lines and the transmission cooler lines corroded and 2 burst. All need to be replaced. Clearly the silverado has an issue with this and the entire undercarriage rusting beyond comparable year & mileage trucks. I have never had a vehicle under carriage in this condition regardless of age and this truck hasn't achieved 10 years off the lot yet.

Filed Nov 20, 2012 · Transmission · 154,000 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated that after parking and exiting the vehicle, she heard an abnormal clicking noise as the vehicle started to roll away in reverse. While attempting to stop the vehicle, the driver's door opened and slammed her to the ground, traveling over both of her legs. The vehicle then crashed into a fence. A police report was filed. The contact sustained damage to the nerves and arteries of her legs. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 154,000.

Filed Aug 4, 2010 · Transmission · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chevrolet silverado. The contact stated when shifting into drive from a complete stop, the transmission would slip into neutral. The contact would attempt to accelerate but the vehicle was resistant. When removing his foot from the brake, the vehicle would independently roll backward. The vehicle was left with the dealer where the contact was awaiting repairs. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 27,000.

Filed Jan 2, 2009 · Transmission · 76,000 miles · GA

2004 chevrolet silverado. At about 20,000 miles the truck started to hesitate whenever I would take off from a red light, it would do this about once a month or so. At 30,000 miles or so, it would kind of jump into gear when first taking off or jump into reverse. Dealer would say they test drive at each oil change but could not find nothing, I was sure they wouldn't because it didn't happen every time. Now it's occurring every other week or so. Finally at 76,000 miles it wouldn't get pass second gear, dealer finally found a problem and now it's $2800 to replace parts. No heavy city driving, I only live 5 minutes from work. I put the truck on the highway once a month to travel about 300 miles round trip. The only time the dealer wrote anything down, I discovered, was after the warranty expired. I talked with another 2007 silverado owner and they have 17,000 miles and the transmission is jumping into gear.

Filed Dec 24, 2008 · Transmission · 21,000 miles · IL

My vehicle is a 2004 chevrolet silverado k2500 ext lwb 4wd with approximately 21,000 miles. I have used the four wheel drive feature off and on as needed to negotiate slick road conditions without any problems prior to this incident, which occurred on 12/23/08: while driving in four wheel drive, high range, at approximately 20 MPH on an ice covered road the front wheels locked up without warning, causing me to lose control and skid off the road. Had I been going faster, or if I had been in a traffic situation, there could have been a serious accident, possibly resulting in injuries or death. This front wheel lock up condition is still present as long as the four wheel drive selector is in either high or low range. In two wheel drive the problem is not evident. I have made an appointment with the selling dealer to diagnose the problem, but as yet I do not know the root cause of this malfunction. Although this incident was a near miss, I am reporting it because of the serious nature and the hope that a safety recall may be issued so that other accidents may be avoided.