2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

City / HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

300

Seats

5 -6

Positive Owner Reviews

Dennis t

My truck will less likely to be a loss in an accident because It's made for safety and durability.

Roomy as well as lucrative in my field. Has very little maintenance other than scheduled oil change and such. The only drawback is she gets very thirsty in city traffic.

Daniel D

Fuel gauge and speedometer stops working ac/heater only works at top settings.

The 2004 Chevy Silverado 2500 is a very powerful truck, it has a tow package, and is very heavy duty, it has leather seats and ac/heater but the ac only works on high, and very high but not on the lower settings and the gas gauge stopped working but aside from those minor problems it is a very good truck.

Tracy K

Runs great, no issues in 6 years.

Love the 4 doors. Short box. Leather interior. Heated seats. No issues with truck. Good sound system. Power seats and windows. No dislikes.

Matthew G

Sits high so everything can be seen.

Very reliable has not given me any problems. Car is 235,000 miles and still runs strong. The only negative I have is the gas is not cheap for this vehicle, it is a heavy car and gas mileage is not very good. Interior is very roomy and on long trips it is very comfortable. Strong engine makes driving up hills and mountains very easy.

Rachel G

My, what an awesome truck!

I have always been a fan of Chevrolet. My Silverado has been a pretty decent truck. So far I have had to replace the brakes and do a tune-up. In my opinion it is a very roomy truck with 5 seats. It drives excellent and it looks even better.

Jennie G

It's so reliable. . . Convenient. . . Just a beautiful truck.

I love our truck just because it's a 4x4 and so convenient to use because we live in the reservation for the time being. Gets muddy and snowy.

Dave J

Good solid truck was well worth the cost, sets very good lots of room in back.

Rides very well, price was with in my structure, Chevy is the best built I know I have owned them all, repairs do not happen often for a truck that is 14 years old it's got 229,000 miles does not use any oil, did have to put all new brake lines on but that was normal wear.

Jacqueline M

It is an affordable midsize car that drives likes a sports car.

I love the comfort of the inside and size of our truck.. Also our truck is a 2013.. I hate that it drinks gas like a elephant!.

Negative Owner Reviews

Mike Kelley

Rebuild at 124,000 miles

Total POS engine. Nothing but trouble. New injectors, glow plugs, head gaskets, water pump, ball joints, break lines before 125,000 miles. The list of factory problems are all over online. Chevy should have recalled this junk engine. Everybody and every mechanic I talk too says it’s a piece of s**t engine. Weak head bolts, injectors go bad fast, water pump sucks, the rub through trans problem still not fixed. Endless trouble. Don’t believe me. Buy one......

Cora M

It is easy to get kids in and out of.

I like the 4 wheel in the winter. I like the double cab. Lots of room. I do not like how high it is, hard to get in if your not very tall.

Megan L

Reliable source of transportation.

We bought this truck because we needed something bigger when we had our third child. It is reliable and spacious. Our family fits comfortably. The gage cluster did go out in it and needed to be replaced. It is a little bit of a gas guzzler and is rear wheel drive so not the best in winter.

Marley S

Chevy Silverado 2500-2004.

The truck's performance is very good. I can pull a trailer with about 1500 pounds on it with hardly any problems. It is always been reliable each time I have driven it. Only issue I have had with it is the oil leaking from time to time even after I replaced the gaskets and the oil light never comes on so I frequently have to check it. The comfort is decent. I am a fairly short person so it is a little difficult for me to see over the hood of the truck at times. The features are alright for the most part. I still have the stock radio which does not have an aux input or Bluetooth which is an easy replacement if that is something you require. Also, the windows roll up and down manually so it can get difficult with the passenger side while you are driving. Overall, it is a great vehicle. It drives great, I rarely ever have problems with it, and it was the first vehicle I drove for about 8 months learning how to drive so I'd say it's good for first time car buyers/new drivers. It does not have the best gas mileage though, so if you drive far distances each day I would look for a more fuel efficient car.

Adrian J

My truck does not owe me a penny!

I actually love my truck! The engine is still running great after years of making deliveries and pickups for my last job. At one point in time I was driving across town just to make it to work and make it back home from work. I have also carried an abundance of heavy equipment on my truck. The interior of truck is in great condition, and the body of the truck is also in good shape. All in all, I am still going to get me another vehicle soon.

Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

Wrk Truck

300 HP 6 Seats

Base

300 HP 6 Seats

300 HP 5-6 Seats

300 HP 5 Seats

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2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Owner Reviews

4.43

49 Reviews

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5 stars

57%

4 stars

33%

3 stars

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1 star

Jason S on April 3, 2021

Good truck! With enough power and good feeling ride to get anywhere.

Good truck, gets me from point A to point B. No problems. Great sound system, could use a disc changer. Pulls good. Only issue there is the mass flow air sensor light staying on after issue was fixed. I would recommend this vehicle to anyone. Chevy makes a great product.

Kristin C on April 3, 2021

Dependable: this truck has lasted us for many years, and we bought it as a used fleet vehicle.

The only real problem is that this is a single cab truck and we're outgrowing it.

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Ranks #6 Full Size Pickup Trucks by Owners

The 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 has an average owner rating of 4.48 out of 5 which ranks it #6 of 18 other Full Size Pickup Trucks.

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Is The 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 A Good Car?

Yes it's a great vehicle. All around safety, comfort, style, reliability, it's a tough and durable form of transportation that I would recommend to Anyone and everyone

Nick D.

Yes very dependable, easy to operate and can do most things that I want it to do. It can haul a lot and has good torque.

John K.

Yes the Chevy Silverado 2500 it is a good vehicle because of the good survive it has and how good it drives

Barbara L.

Yes it has ran for 8 years without any maintenance. we have rode the truck through hell and back and it keeps on trucking for us. I love it and I won't ever get rid of it

Amy M.

How Reliable Is The 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500?

It is reliable no doubt, I've run into a couple problems along the way but none related to the manufacturer and any mistakes made on their part. I got a lift kit and ever since I got issues with... Read More

Jerry A.

This pickup has only one problem. The bed in the back is a little too small. Next time I will request a longer bed

Sylvia C.

Yes it is reliable and no there is no problems it drives so very good and it gets such great gas mileage

Autumn N.

Our truck has a ton of problems because we have done no maintenance on it. But it still drives and off roads.

Jenna O.

Is The 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 A Good Value?

Mine cost me $20,000 with discounts. This pickup is a good value for the price. I love the color also

Barrette A.

28000 and yes it is a good value for the price because how great it is a awesome it has done so much for me and it is such a perfect ride

Brittany J.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2004 Chevy 2500 6.0 Towing capacity?

Answer: The 2004 Chevy 2500 6.0 towing capacity iS-10,700 lbs. This is achieved by running a powerful engine that deliverS360 lbs.-foot at 4,000 rpm of torque. It also has a payload capacity of 3,541 lbs. If You want...

What is the 2004 Chevy Silverado 2500 cabin air filter location?

Answer: The 2004 Chevy Silverado cabin air filter can be found underneath the glove box on the passenger side. You will have to remove the glove compartment to gain access to replace the filter. A replacement filter...

What is the 2004 chevy 2500 lug nut size?

Answer: The 2004 Chevy 2500Lug nut size is M14-1.50 Thread 22mm. Lug nuts are made of metal and are frequently designed and treated to prevent rust. However, over time they may develop rust as their protective coatings...

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Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Side

Not Rated

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

(Not Tested)

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety