Model year guide

2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 17 on record.

2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 — representative photo
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2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 at a glance

Safety recalls2
Combined10 mpg
Typical price$8,641

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 recalls 2

Steering NHTSA Campaign #06E010000 · 01/02/2006

CERTAIN FABTECH AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT PITMAN ARMS, P/NOS. FTS71000 AND FTS71001, INSTALLED FOR USE ON CERTAIN 2001-2006 GM C/K 2500 PICK UP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE PIN LOCATED INSIDE THE PITMAN ARM CAN SHEAR OFF DUE TO A REVERSE BENDING FATIGUE CONDITION, RESULTING IN A TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

Fix: FABTECH WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PITMAN AND IDLER ARMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FABTECH AT 909-597-7800.

Fuel System, Gasoline NHTSA Campaign #06E043000 · 19/05/2006

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE…

Fix: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 MPG & running costs

Combined10 mpg
City9 mpg
Highway11 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,600

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

What's a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 worth?

Low
$3,400
Typical price
$8,641
High
$15,400

From 17 comparable 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$23,000
Depreciation (5 yrs)$6,050
Total$29,050
Per mile$0.39

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($8,641) with the same model 4 model-years older ($3,811), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 trims & engines on record

Trims
LS · LT · Base
Engines
6.0L 8-cyl

2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 vehicles on record

Other Chevrolet Silverado 2500 model years

2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What gas mileage does the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 get?

The 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 10 mpg combined (9 city / 11 highway).

How much is a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 worth?

Comparable 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 listings run roughly $3,400–$15,400, typically around $8,641 (from 17 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.