Complaints
265
Crashes
14
Fires
7
Injuries
13
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 Chevrolet Suburban Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#141 complaints
Instrument Cluster
Avg mileage:65,600 mi
#232 complaints
Brakes
Avg mileage:127,698 mi
Crash-related:2
#325 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:91,656 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instrument Cluster | 41 | — | — | 65,600 mi | |
| Brakes | 32 | 2 | — | 127,698 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 25 | — | 1 | 91,656 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 11 | — | — | 86,683 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 10 | — | — | 88,440 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 9 | — | — | 61,216 mi | |
| Airbags | 8 | 1 | — | 123,209 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 8 | 1 | — | 140,324 mi | |
| Fuel Pump | 7 | — | — | 31,563 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 7 | 2 | — | 22,970 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 6 | — | — | 101,748 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 5 | — | — | 96,136 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 5 | 2 | — | 18,440 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 5 | — | — | 113,926 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 4 | — | 3 | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 2 | — | — | — |
Instrument Cluster
41
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,600
Brakes
32
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
127,698
Electrical Faults
25
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
91,656
Unintended Acceleration
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
86,683
Steering Defects
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
88,440
Hydraulic Brakes
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
61,216
Airbags
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
123,209
Electronic Stability Control
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
140,324
Fuel Pump
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
31,563
Automatic Transmission
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
22,970
Engine Problems
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
101,748
Gasoline Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
96,136
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
18,440
Suspension Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
113,926
Electrical System:Wiring
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Side/Window
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2004 Chevrolet Suburban — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2004 Chevrolet Suburban has 265 NHTSA complaints, 14 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Instrument Cluster with 41 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban?
Top reported problems: Instrument Cluster (41 complaints, avg 65,600 mi); Brakes (32 complaints, avg 127,698 mi); Electrical Faults (25 complaints, avg 91,656 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?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 87,705 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?
NHTSA complaints for the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban include 14 crash-related reports, 7 fire reports, 13 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 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban 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?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Suburban reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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