2004 Chevrolet Suburban Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2004 Chevrolet Suburban recalls

Most common 2004 Chevrolet Suburban problems

Problem areas named in the 204 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	72
Service Brakes	32
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	18
Steering	15
Power Train	14
Air Bags	14
Fuel System, Gasoline	12
Engine And Engine Cooling	12
Vehicle Speed Control	12
Visibility	8

What owners report

2026-03-31, Air Bags
Front passenger dash airbag spontaneously deployed without any inciting event. The vehicle is at the Team Chevrolet Goldsboro dealership. A case has been opened with General Motors Case Number XXX. No prior warning - it smoked for a few seconds then deployed. No prior warning lights.

2024-04-22, Electrical System
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed at night, the instrument panel gauges, and warning lights functionality became inoperable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

2023-01-03, Air Bags
The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph he noticed the temperature gauge increased to the high indicator. The engine coolant hot message was displayed. The contact stated that while attempting to pull over there was an abnormal popping noise and smoke was detected. The air bag warning light illuminated and the driver's side air bag deployed without impact or crash and struck the driver in the face, chest, and right hand. There was no medical attention provided, or a fire or police report filed. The vehicle was left on the side of the road. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufac

2022-06-30, Electrical System
Brake/abs light on and ecbm for abs not working no anti lock brake system and for the electrical vehicle has all kinds of electrical issues had to remove fuse to radio because of it going bonkers and it wouldn't turn off or down sounds like a fax machine or old school dial up internet sounds all the time and siren sounds were coming from radio and speakers only way to make it stop was to pull the fuse and have had to get multiple four wheel alignments because of steering and steering has to much play in it before suburban turns

2021-04-23, Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE SHIFTING GEARS, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL CLUNKING SOUND COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THERE WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 238,239.

2004 Chevrolet Suburban questions

Does the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban: Engine And Engine Cooling; Seat Belts:Rear/Other; Service Brakes, Hydraulic; Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban?

Based on 204 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (72), Service Brakes (32), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (18).

How do I check if a recall on my 2004 Chevrolet Suburban 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.