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2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, but owners have filed 182 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls
0
Complaints
182
Crashes / fires
2 / 4
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Electrical System84
Service Brakes27
Steering14
Service Brakes, Hydraulic13
Vehicle Speed Control11
Tires10
Engine and Engine Cooling10
Power Train10
Visibility8
Fuel System, Gasoline5
Structure5
Wheels4

Most reported parts

  • Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel — 48
  • Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 4
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 2
  • Tires › Tread/Belt — 2
  • Power Train › Driveline — 2
  • Visibility › Glass, Side/Rear — 2
  • Structure › Body › Hatchback/Liftgate › Hinge and Attachments — 2
  • Steering › Column — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 83,999 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · at 200,000 miles · reported Nov 30, 2018
Takata recall. The gauge cluster stopped working. Now the ignition and AC will not work. Oil pressure sensor reading wrong. Took it to get code read and 35 codes came up. Had to put on a toggle switch just to start it. Cant see speed and that makes it very dangerous to drive at this point. Think all of this is due to water leak on drivers side. Steering controls stopped working today. This really need to be a safety concern to the manufacturer as it could really get someone hurt or killed.
Seats · at 13,000 miles · reported Nov 25, 2017
This problem concerns a 2004 chevrolet suburban. The seat heater switch, located above the driver's door armrest, turns itself on when the car is operating. The heated seat becomes extraordinarily hot rapidly and it is difficult to turn off - every bump and jar in the road turns the light and the seat back on. The light's location which indicates the operation of the heated seats is difficult to see as well - especially when the sun is strong & I'm wearing sunglasses. Looking down and away from the road and traffic is fairly dangerous. This distraction could easily evolve into an accident as…
Service Brakes · at 135,000 miles · reported Oct 26, 2017
The brake fluid lines rusted at the area under the driver side wheel, causing the fluid to leak unexpectedly, thus rendering no brakes. The leak happened on my vehicle and another in this same area. The mechanic said there could be is a problem in the manufacturing of the lines due to the construction and because its too close to the wheel salt and road conditions causes this area to rust more easily. He's had a number of chevy sub. With this same problem in for repair/replacement.
Electrical System · at 65 miles · reported Jun 6, 2017
Vehicle gas gauge and odometer gauges clusters are not working this puts us in danger I did not know how much gas I need and how fast I was going this should be fixed by the manufacturer because it was a cluster defect
Service Brakes · at 135,000 miles · reported Apr 25, 2017
Brake modulating system spontaneously caught on fire while parked in my driveway. Once the fire was put out, the car would no longer start.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (84 reports), followed by service brakes (27). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 83,999 miles.

Are Chevrolet recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Chevrolet dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.