2004 Chevrolet Express 1500
Only 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 12 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 12
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2004
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2004: 12 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 4 |
| 1999 | 4 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 18 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2014 | 10 |
Known problem areas
Only 12 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Fuel/propulsion system
3 of 12 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
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My 2004 cutaway chevy sold as a 2005 four winds has the exact problem for this recall.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-01-20
Service brakes
3 of 12 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Air bags
2 of 12 total reports mention: air bags.
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I was traveling east thro an intersection when a truck on the my right rammed me in the front right side of my car.I felt the car spin and the truck ended up in my right rear bumper and when I came to a stop both airbags deployed and I was injured...
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-05-29
Also filed under Engine and structure
Visibility
2 of 12 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing windshield.
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Windshield is full of what looks like scratches, but it must be in lamination (?), because you can't feel them on either the interior or exterior of the glass. Gradually getting worse, causing annoying vision through the windshield.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-06-16
Tires
1 of 12 total reports mentions: tires.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n G3727, with date codes X52911 through X60801 sequentially or X600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing…
Remedy: Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (Option 1).
Buy-smart checklist
2004 Chevrolet Express 1500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Fuel/propulsion system: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
FAQ
- Is the 2004 Chevrolet Express 1500 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chevrolet Express 1500?
- The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2004 Chevrolet Express 1500 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.