Complaints
220
Crashes
2
Fires
7
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#148 complaints
Instrument Cluster
Avg mileage:70,922 mi
#235 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:93,037 mi
Fires:1
#327 complaints
Brakes
Avg mileage:117,732 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instrument Cluster | 48 | — | — | 70,922 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 35 | — | 1 | 93,037 mi | |
| Brakes | 27 | — | 1 | 117,732 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 12 | — | — | 87,442 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 11 | — | — | 79,956 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 10 | 1 | 1 | 129,430 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 6 | — | 1 | 133,500 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 5 | — | — | 90,845 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Driveline | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Hinge And Attachments | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Side/Rear Glass | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap | 1 | — | — | — |
Instrument Cluster
48
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,922
Electrical Faults
35
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
93,037
Brakes
27
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
117,732
Hydraulic Brakes
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
87,442
Steering Defects
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
79,956
Unintended Acceleration
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
129,430
Engine & Cooling
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
133,500
Tire Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
90,845
Transmission / Drivetrain
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Driveline
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate:Hinge And Attachments
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Side/Rear Glass
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Horn
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 has 220 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Instrument Cluster with 48 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
Top reported problems: Instrument Cluster (48 complaints, avg 70,922 mi); Electrical Faults (35 complaints, avg 93,037 mi); Brakes (27 complaints, avg 117,732 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 92,972 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
NHTSA complaints for the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 include 2 crash-related reports, 7 fire reports, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (instrument cluster) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Suburban 1500 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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