2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
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.
- Complaints
- 182
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2004
None on file
46% of complaints
Complaints per year
2004: 182 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 16 |
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1999 | 74 |
| 2000 | 67 |
| 2001 | 92 |
| 2002 | 120 |
| 2003 | 175 |
| 2004 | 182 |
| 2005 | 94 |
| 2006 | 31 |
| 2007 | 190 |
| 2008 | 101 |
| 2009 | 55 |
| 2010 | 53 |
| 2011 | 80 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 30 |
| 2026 | 16 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
46% · 84 reportsMost commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and horn.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-11-30
Service brakes
22% · 40 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
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Brake modulating system spontaneously caught on fire while parked in my driveway. Once the fire was put out, the car would no longer start.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-04-25
Rusted breake lines, parked in driveway could not use brakes after starting the car
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-07-31
Steering
8% · 14 reportsMost commonly citing pump and shaft sector.
Vehicle speed control
6% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing accelerator pedal.
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Tl* the contact owned a 2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500. While driving 15 MPH, the vehicle accelerated independently and the contact lost control of the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-10-09
Engine and engine cooling
5% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing engine and exhaust system.
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I bought a new 2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 ls in early September 2005. One evening I went to a restaurant to eat, went inside and was seated. Maybe 5 minutes passed, could have been less.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-04-14
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2004Complaint volume 182 complaints filed for this model year.
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2008-02-07Wheels07E106000 Certain federal-mogul replacement wheel hub assemblies with the brand names: national, carquest p/nos. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, and 515060, shipped between January 23, 2006…
Remedy: Federal-mogul will notify customers and will replace the hub assembly free of charge. The recall began on February 7, 2008. Owners can contact federal-mogul toll-free at 877-489-6659.
Buy-smart checklist
2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 84 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 40 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 14 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 07E106000 · Wheels
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- Is the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 is rated "significantly worse".
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 46% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban 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.