CarRecallWatchThe 2004 Chevrolet Express 3500 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (4 reports).
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16Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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2004 Chevrolet Express 3500 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2004 Chevrolet Express 3500.
Most common 2004 Chevrolet Express 3500 problems
Problem areas named in the 16 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 |
| Structure | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
What owners report
2004 CHEVROLET EXPRESS COLLINS SCHOOL BUS WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH ON AN INCLINED RURAL COUNTRY ROAD ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE NOTICED PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR AND WAS STOPPED BY FURTHER DOWN SHIFTING AND APPLYING EMERGENCY BRAKE. INFORMED BY REPAIR SHOP THE RIGHT FRONT HYDRAULIC LINE RUBBED THROUGH THE METAL BRAKE LINE CAUSING THE FAILURE. FAILURE MILEAGE 43,997.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 3500 EQUIPPED WITH TOYO OPEN COUNTRY H/T TUFF DUTY TIRES, SIZE: LT245/75/R16 TIRES. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT ALL FOUR TIRES HAD CRACKS AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, MULTIPLE PARTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,187 AND THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,982.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE DOOR HINGES WERE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 3500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING DOWN A MOUNTAIN ROAD APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE EXCESSIVELY AND THE BRAKE DISCS OVERHEATED. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR WAS THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 128,000. UPDATED 08/11/14*LJ UPDATED 08/18/2014 *JS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET EXPRESS 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THE FUEL FILLER NECK TUBE WAS CORRODED, CAUSING FUEL TO LEAK WHEN REFUELING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V388000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) BUT WAS ADVISED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
2004 Chevrolet Express 3500 questions
Does the 2004 Chevrolet Express 3500 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2004 Chevrolet Express 3500 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chevrolet Express 3500?
Based on 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (4), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3), Structure (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 2004 Chevrolet Express 3500 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
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