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2004 Truck & SUV Reviews

Truck Trend Magazine online brings you the latest reviews and road tests of all 2004 model year trucks, SUVs, wagons, and more. Choose an option below to read expert reviews from our writers and staff.

2004 Road Tests

Pre-owned: 1997-2004 Ford F-150 Pre-owned: 1997-2004 Ford F-150
Ford's best-selling vehicle in the last decade or two has been its evergreen F-150 pickup that, in between boxy generations had a smooth,... more
Pre-owned: 2003-2006 Chevrolet Silverado SS Pre-owned: 2003-2006 Chevrolet Silverado SS
The concept of a hot-rod truck isn't particularly new, but the previous generation of American sleds helped push the idea to new frontiers. more
Long Term Wrap-Up: 2004 Volkswagen Touareg V8 Long Term Wrap-Up: 2004 Volkswagen Touareg V8
We had high hopes for the 2004 Volkswagen Touareg when it arrived here. After all, this all terrain machine was codeveloped alongside the... more
Long-Term Wrap-Up: 2004 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid Long-Term Wrap-Up: 2004 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid
From the beginning, inviting the Silverado Hybrid into our long-term-test fleet was a roll of the dice. more
Long-Term Update: 2005 BMW X3 2.5i Long-Term Update: 2005 BMW X3 2.5i
Seduced by the promise of a BMW sport sedan with SUV practicality, we ordered our X3 with sport suspension and seats. more
Long-Term Wrap Up: 2004 Volkswagen Touareg V8 Long-Term Wrap Up: 2004 Volkswagen Touareg V8
We had high hopes for the Volkswagen Touareg when it arrived here. After all, this all-terrain machine was co-developed alongside the... more
Long-Term Wrap-Up: 2004 Nissan Titan King Cab 4x2 SE Long-Term Wrap-Up: 2004 Nissan Titan King Cab 4x2 SE
If you're going to step into the ring with the big boys, you need to come out swinging. Nissan did exactly that when it introduced its... more
Long-Term Wrap-Up: 2004 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid Long-Term Wrap-Up: 2004 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid
After a few grumblings from nonbelieving truck enthusiasts, our long-term 2004 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid became an asset to all the... more
Long-Term Update: 2004 Volkswagen Touareg V8 Long-Term Update: 2004 Volkswagen Touareg V8
Technical Director Frank Markus, while visiting our Los Angeles office, came out to an airless tire one morning just before catching a... more
Long-Term Test Verdict: 2004 Chrysler Pacifica AWD Long-Term Test Verdict: 2004 Chrysler Pacifica AWD
When its segment-shattering minivans rolled into the marketplace in 1983, rewrote history, and earned a place in the Smithsonian, Chrysler... more
Long-Term Wrap-Up: 2004 Chrysler Pacifica AWD Long-Term Wrap-Up: 2004 Chrysler Pacifica AWD
When its segment-shattering minivans rolled into the marketplace in 1983, rewrote history, and earned a place in the Smithsonian, Chrysler... more
Long-Term Wrap-Up: 2004 Toyota 4Runner Long-Term Wrap-Up: 2004 Toyota 4Runner
It was with great reluctance that we handed back the keys of our beloved Toyota 4Runner Limited. more
Long-Term Update: 2004 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid Long-Term Update: 2004 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid
While we've struggled finding a lot of love for this first-generation not-really-a-hybrid product, it does have redeeming values that would... more
Long-Term Test Update: 2004 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid Long-Term Test Update: 2004 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid
While we've struggled finding a lot of love for this first-generation not-really-a-hybrid product, it does have redeeming values that would... more
Long-Term Introduction: 2004 Volkswagen Touareg V-8 Long-Term Introduction: 2004 Volkswagen Touareg V-8
Upon winning Motor Trend's 2004 Sport/Utility of the Year, the Volkswagen Touareg received an immediate invitation to become one of our... more
Long-Term Update:  2004 Nissan Titan 4x2 SE Long-Term Update: 2004 Nissan Titan 4x2 SE
Hallway conversations about our 2004 long-term Titan tend to focus on the powertrain. It's not surprising--the truck's 5.6-liter V-8 is a... more
Performance Truck: 2004 Roush Stage2 Supercharged F-150 Performance Truck: 2004 Roush Stage2 Supercharged F-150
For many, Jack Roush is synonymous with performance--primarily Ford performance. Roush's name has been attached to some of the fastest,... more
Long-Term Introduction: 2004 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid Long-Term Introduction: 2004 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid
The Chevy Silverado (and GMC Sierra) Hybrid was previously offered only for fleet buyers (mostly directed at the construction industry),... more
Performance Truck: 2004 Joe Gibbs Performance Tahoe Performance Truck: 2004 Joe Gibbs Performance Tahoe
We test a lot of tuners. After a while, patterns emerge. It's simple: Too many aftermarket outfits don't take the time to test and develop... more
Road Test: The Hummer Academy Road Test: The Hummer Academy
Rolling its military utility-vehicle counterparts through Afghanistan and Iraq hasn't done enough to burnish the image of General Motors'... more
Long-Term Update: 2004 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid Long-Term Update: 2004 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid
Many of the logbook notes make reference to the Silverado Hybrid's frustrating hypersensitive start/stop feature. more
Long-Term Test Update: 2004 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid Long-Term Test Update: 2004 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid
Many of the logbook notes make reference to the Silverado Hybrid's frustrating hypersensitive start/stop feature. more
Long-Term Update: 2004 Chrysler Pacifica Long-Term Update: 2004 Chrysler Pacifica
"Once you get past the sluggish engine (most noticeable with passengers or a load) and clumsy handling, you'll get it: It's trying to offer... more
Long-Term Update: 2004 Nissan Titan 4x2 SE Long-Term Update: 2004 Nissan Titan 4x2 SE
During last year's Florida hurricanes, our Titan saw a lot of duty to keep on-line editorial director Jeff Bartlett's home protected... more
Long-Term Update: 2004 Volkswagen Touareg V8 Long-Term Update: 2004 Volkswagen Touareg V8
It doesn't take much to ruin an otherwise outstanding ride. We love just about everything the Touareg has to offer, but there's one glaring... more
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Readers' Rides: Special "Car" Edition
For this week's Readers' Rides spotlight, we're highlighting all the non-truck and SUV entries from... more
 
BMW Loses $73.7 million in First Quarter, GM $6 Billion as M
DETROIT - It's a stark contrast, all right. General Motors, which made its last annual profit in... more
 
President Obama Has Called For Wagoner's Head
DETROIT - Rick Wagoner joined General Motors' treasury department as an analyst 31 years ago, some... more
 
Readers' Rides: 89samurai's 1989 Suzuki Samurai
After 20 years, it looks like 89samurai 's 1989 Suzuki Samurai still gets some off-road action.... more
 
Readers' Rides: LightningSVT's 2004 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning
It's hard not to stare at LightningSVT 's Sonic Blue 2004 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning, a clean truck... more
 
"Best in Initial Quality" in JD Power Survey 2009
J.D. Power and Associates has revealed the results of its 2009 Initial Quality Study and named... more
 
flat towing my silverado , need help
I am looking for information on flat towing my 2004 2500hd crew cab behind my motorhome, has... more
 
Jury Awards 40-Million Against Ford; Government Opens Investigation
A Georgia Jury Awards Forty Million Dollars Against Ford as Government Opens Investigation DECATUR,... more
 
F250 EGR Valve
What's the usual cost to replace valve (2004 F250 6.0 Diesel)... more
 
22.5 inch semi-truck wheels
I havea 2004 Dodge Ram Quad Cab Longbed 5.9 diesel dually (305/555) six-speed w/ anti-slip diff.... more