Worst 2004 Chevrolet Express Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Brakes
Hydraulic Brakes
Fuel Pump
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Chevrolet Express.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Linkages:Knuckle:Spindle:Arm | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — |
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2004 Chevrolet Express. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Recalls for 2004 Chevrolet Express
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~9,389 vehicles.
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2003-2004 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles, equipped with a left side cargo door, and originally sold or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. Water and road contaminants may become trapped in the protective conduit that covers the fuel filler pipe and may cause the pipe to corrode.
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2004 Chevrolet Express — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2004 Chevrolet Express reliable?
What are common problems with the 2004 Chevrolet Express?
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Does the 2004 Chevrolet Express have any recalls?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Express reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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