Sell your 2004 Chevrolet Silverado for cash

The 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is a pickup truck that came with a choice of 4.3L 6-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl and 6.0L 8-cyl engines. At 22 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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2004 Chevrolet Silverado at a glance

Body styleStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
Engines4.3L 6-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl
TransmissionsAutomatic 4-spd, Manual 5-spd
DriveRear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline, Natural Gas
Fuel economy9–16 city / 11–19 highway / 10–17 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$3,950–$5,150 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂523–703 grams per mile
Versions tested by EPA17 configurations: Silverado 15 Hybrid 2WD, Silverado 1500 2WD, Silverado 15 Hybrid 4WD, Silverado 1500 4WD, Silverado 1500 AWD, Silverado 2500 HD 2WD CNG
Age22 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 22 years old, most of a 2004 Silverado's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
  • Weight: as a pickup truck, it's heavier than a typical car, and scrap weight is a big part of any junk offer. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Hybrid battery: hybrid versions also carry a high-voltage battery pack, which recyclers and rebuilders pay for.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 8 recalls for the 2004 Silverado. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the service brakes, typically around 90,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

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2004 Chevrolet Silverado recalls

NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls covering the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

Air BagsOct 2006 · NHTSA campaign 06V417000

Certain vehicles originally built with cloth seats that were equipped with an automatic air bag passenger sensing system and later reupholstered with aftermarket leather seat cover kits are involved. Testing has indicated that the aftermarket leather seat covers can cause the passenger sensing system to malfunction.

Risk: If the passenger sensing system malfunctions, the front air bag on the passenger side may be disabled when it should be enabled, or enabled when it should be disabled. In either case, in the event of a crash that requires air bag deployment

Engine and Engine CoolingAug 2006 · NHTSA campaign 06V289000

On certain trucks equipped with an 8.1l v8 (rpo l8-VIN g) engine have a condition in which the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip may fracture resulting in inadequate retention of the damper.

Risk: If the damper comes loose, a fuel leak may result. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Parking BrakeApr 2005 · NHTSA campaign 05V161000

On certain pickup trucks equipped with manual transmissions and built with either pbr parking brake systems or trw parking brake systems, the parking brake friction linings may wear to an extent where the parking brake can become ineffective in immobilizing a parked vehicle.

Risk: If the parking brake does not hold, unintended vehicle movement could occur, which could result in a crash.

Seat BeltsApr 2005 · NHTSA campaign 05V163000

On certain crew cab pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, the 2nd row center occupant seat belt routing may make it difficult to position the lap portion of the safety belt low around the hips of occupants, especially smaller occupants, seated in this position. Appropriate use of a child seat or booster seat, as recommended for…

Risk: A lap portion of the seat belt routing that is not low and snug on the hips can allow the lap belt to ride up on an occupant's abdomen instead of fitting low around their hipbones, and therefore, can expose them to more risk of abdominal an

Service Brakes, HydraulicFeb 2005 · NHTSA campaign 05V043000

Certain trucks, sport utility vehicles, and vans equipped with bosch hydro-boost brake assemblies, the hydraulic brake booster pressure accumulator may crack and separate from the hydro-boost assembly during normal operating conditions.

Risk: If a separation occurred and the hood of the vehicle were open, fragments from the accumulator could cause injury to people in the immediate area. The presence of this crack or fractured surface could allow the hydraulic fluid to leak from

Seat BeltsMay 2004 · NHTSA campaign 04V225000

Certain extended and regular cab pickup trucks and cargo vans converted to compressed natural gas (cng) fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, 'child restraint anchorage systems.' these vehicles have one seating position, the center rear seat, equipped with child restraint lower…

Risk: The standard requires child seat lower anchorages in two seating positions for vehicles with three rear seating positions. The standard cab and cargo van vehicles, which only have front seating positions, have an air bag off switch to disab

StructureMar 2004 · NHTSA campaign 04V129000

On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, the galvanized steel tailgate support cables that retain the tailgate in the full open (horizontal) position may corrode, weaken, and eventually fracture. If both cables fractured, the tailgate would suddenly drop and strike the top surface of the rear bumper.

Risk: Anyone sitting or standing on the horizontal surface of the tailgate when both cables fractured could be injured by falling from the tailgate. On vehicles that have had the bumper removed, the tailgate may drop even lower. Additionally, if

Service Brakes, HydraulicFeb 2004 · NHTSA campaign 04V045000

Certain sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and passenger vans fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, ?passenger car brake systems.? Some of these vehicles were produced with an out-of-specification brake hydro-boost housing relief valve bore.

Risk: Consequently, the valve o-ring seal may fracture. Steering efforts may be slightly increased while braking or parking. Under certain driving conditions, a fractured seal may require a slight increase in the applied brake pedal effort to ach

Common 2004 Silverado problems

Owners have filed 1,420 complaints about the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado with NHTSA. 89 reports involved a crash and 19 reports involved a fire. Owners reported 56 injuries.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Service Brakes351
  • Electrical System259
  • Electrical System151
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic104
  • Steering81
  • Vehicle Speed Control38

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Service Brakes90,000 mi
  • Electrical System54,000 mi
  • Electrical System74,000 mi
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic46,000 mi
  • Steering37,000 mi
  • Vehicle Speed Control61,000 mi

2004 Chevrolet Silverado crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, by version tested.

VersionOverallFrontal crashSide crashRolloverRollover risk
Regular CabNot rated——★★★★☆18.5%
4 DrNot rated——★★★★☆18.5%
Extended CabNot rated——★★★★☆18.5%

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP). Ratings from different model years or rating systems aren't directly comparable.

2004 Chevrolet Silverado service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 578 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Engine and Engine Cooling79
  • Engine and Engine Cooling48
  • Fuel System42
  • Power Train32
  • Power Train30
  • Electrical System28

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJul 2025 · PIP5601C

    This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJul 2025 · PIT6406A

    This Preliminary Information communicates direction for different audio issues with RPO UQA, UQF, UQS, or NKD

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsMar 2025 · 23-NA-001

    This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on OnStar Module 2G Sunset Information.

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFeb 2025 · PIP5358D

    This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpo

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJul 2017 · 06-03-09-004H

    This technical bulletin provides a procedure to lube the rear leaf springs on vehicles with the condition of a squeak noise originating from the rear of the vehicle.

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFeb 2017 · PIT3227M

    This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have slack in one of the tailgate cables. Technician should not

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA opened 1 defect investigation covering the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado.

Service Brakes, HydraulicEA04012 · opened Apr 2004, closed Feb 2005Led to recall 05V005000

Hydraulic pump failres

Gm is conducting a recall on all subject vehicles build between may 1999 and october 14, 1999.significant changes were incorporated into production in early october 1999, and vehicles built after that date have lower warranty failure rates.the complaint and warranty data appear to support the effectiveness of these cha

Selling a 2004 Silverado: questions

How much is a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. As a heavier vehicle, its scrap weight adds to the offer. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 2004 Silverado that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 2004 Silverados that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 2004 Silverado with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 8 recalls for the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 2004 Silverado?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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