Component Record

Chevrolet Silverado 2004 Brakes Problems

219 distinct owners reported a brakes problem on the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado - 35% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage219 complaints

219 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

04V045000Reported February 4, 2004 - 68,875 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on February 4, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 68,875 vehicles across all affected models.

05V043000Reported February 8, 2005 - 77,411 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on February 8, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 77,411 vehicles across all affected models.

05V161000Reported April 22, 2005 - 90,242 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on April 22, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 90,242 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System162 Power Train51 Steering45 Engine32 Air Bags31 Vehicle Structure25

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.