2004 Chevrolet Tahoe
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than 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
- 467
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2004
None on file
46% of complaints
Complaints per year
2004: 467 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1991 | 3 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 19 |
| 1995 | 246 |
| 1996 | 283 |
| 1997 | 410 |
| 1998 | 263 |
| 1999 | 552 |
| 2000 | 282 |
| 2001 | 512 |
| 2002 | 449 |
| 2003 | 507 |
| 2004 | 467 |
| 2005 | 293 |
| 2006 | 114 |
| 2007 | 1,176 |
| 2008 | 528 |
| 2009 | 284 |
| 2010 | 314 |
| 2011 | 447 |
| 2012 | 178 |
| 2013 | 232 |
| 2014 | 90 |
| 2015 | 658 |
| 2016 | 256 |
| 2017 | 174 |
| 2018 | 103 |
| 2019 | 105 |
| 2020 | 57 |
| 2021 | 452 |
| 2022 | 189 |
| 2023 | 222 |
| 2024 | 67 |
| 2025 | 49 |
| 2026 | 25 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
46% · 215 reportsMost commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and 12v/24v/48v battery.
Show complaint excerpts
My brakes locked up with steering wheel and cause me to go off the road itâs very unsafe and there should be recall immediately
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-16
Also filed under Service brakes and steering
Service brakes
18% · 86 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and air.
Show complaint excerpts
Brakes not working when pressed caused an accident
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-03-27
ABS light came on. While braking to enter an on-ramp, steering wheel jerked and passenger side front wheel almost broke off.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-08-26
As I applied my brakes to stop for traffic in front of me my brakes failed causing me to hit the vehicle in front of me.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-09-28
Steering
6% · 29 reportsMost commonly citing column and hose, piping, and connections.
Vehicle speed control
6% · 27 reportsMost commonly citing cables and accelerator pedal.
Engine
6% · 26 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that ten minutes after the vehicle was parked, it caught fire. The fire department was called and extinguished the fire. The contact was unsure as to where the fire originated.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-03-28
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2004Complaint volume 467 complaints filed for this model year.
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2004-06-18Service brakes, hydraulic04V045000 Certain sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and passenger vans fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 135, ?passenger car brake systems.? Some of these…
Remedy: Dealers are to replace the hydro-boost relief valve. The recall began on June 18, 2004. Owners should contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339; Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; GMC at 1-866-996-9463; or…
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2005-07-21Seat belts05V163000 On certain crew cab pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, the 2ND row center occupant seat belt routing may make it difficult to position the lap portion of the safety belt low around the hips…
Remedy: Dealers will cut open the guide loop, remove a portion of the loop, and then the remaining two sides should be folded over and secured with a retainer free of charge. The recall began on July 21…
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2006-04-03Exterior lighting06E026000 Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber…
Remedy: Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on April 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
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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).
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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 Tahoe — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 215 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 86 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 29 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 04V045000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 05V163000 · Seat belts
- Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 07E106000 · Wheels
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- Is the 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe is rated "worse than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 46% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe have?
- 5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.