MYRModel Year Report

2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:27:11.504Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2004 highlighted. 1994: 9 complaints 1994 1995: 8 complaints 1996: 9 complaints 1997: 16 complaints 1997 1998: 14 complaints 1999: 74 complaints 2000: 67 complaints 2000 2001: 92 complaints 2002: 120 complaints 2003: 175 complaints 2003 2004: 182 complaints 2004 2005: 94 complaints 2006: 31 complaints 2006 2007: 190 complaints 2008: 101 complaints 2009: 55 complaints 2009 2010: 53 complaints 2011: 80 complaints 2021: 1 complaints 2021 2023: 17 complaints 2024: 0 complaints 2025: 27 complaints 2025 2026: 9 complaints 2026
2004: 182 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19949
19958
19969
199716
199814
199974
200067
200192
2002120
2003175
2004182
200594
200631
2007190
2008101
200955
201053
201180
20211
202317
20240
202527
20269

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 26%

26% of complaints: electrical system — 48 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19%

19% of complaints: electrical system — 35 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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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, 20181130

SERVICE BRAKES 15%

15% of complaints: service brakes — 27 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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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, 20170425

RUSTED BREAKE LINES, PARKED IN DRIVEWAY COULD NOT USE BRAKES AFTER STARTING THE CAR

NHTSA ODI report, 20180731

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 7%

7% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 12 distinct reports on file.

STEERING 6%

6% of complaints: steering — 11 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2004 — complaint volume: 182
R 20080207 — wheels

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, AND

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.

Campaign 07E106000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (48 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (35 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (27 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 07E106000 (wheels) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2006 ▲ 2010 ▲ 2009

WORST YEARS

■ 2007 ■ 2003 ◆ 2002

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FAQ

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: instrument cluster/panel, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.