2004 Chevrolet W-Series Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2004 Chevrolet W-Series recalls

Most common 2004 Chevrolet W-Series problems

Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	2
Electrical System	2

What owners report

2010-03-17, Electrical System
SPEEDOMETER BASELINE IS NOW 100 MPH. GOES UP FROM THERE BUT NOT BELOW. TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE DOES NOT RESET IT. *TR

2009-04-13, Electrical System
MY VEHICLE IS A 2004 ALLEGRO MOTORHOME BY TIFFIN BUILT ON A CHEVY WORKHORSE CHASSIS. THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WHICH HAS A SMALL LCD DISPLAY FOR ODOMETER, OIL PRESSURE, AND MPG READOUTS. THE DISPLAY HAS MOSTLY FAILED AND THE INFORMATION DISPLAYED IS NOT READABLE. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY IS MADE BY ACTIA CORP. AND I HAVE RECEIVED NO HELP FROM THEM OR CHEVY OR TIFFIN CONCERNING THIS FAILURE. WHAT CAN YOU TELL ME? *TR

2005-04-20, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
VEHICLE WAS BEING USE OFF THE ROAD CLIMBING A STEEP BANK. WHEN IT BROKE TRACTION THE DRIVER APPLIED BRAKES AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE BOTTOM AND WITH NO BRAKING EFFECT. IT HIT A TRUCK FOLLOWING IT DAMAGING THE REAR OF THE TRUCK. THE TRUCK WAS TAKEN TO THE CHEVROLET SERVICE DEPT AND DEEMED TO BE NORMAL. WE TESTED THE TRUCK ON A SIMILAR BANK AND FOUND THE BRAKES FAILED AGAIN UNDER SIMILAR CIRCUMSTANCES. WE THEN TRIED FIVE OTHER CHEVYS (2003 &2004 MODELS) AND FOUND THE SAME BRAKE FAILURE IN ALL FIVE EVERY TIME TRACTION WAS BROKEN. WE HAD REPRESENTATIVES FROM CHEVROLET WITNESS OUR TEST AND ACKNOWLEDGE THERE IS A PROBLEM BUT THEIR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SAID THE BRAKES ARE NORMAL. WE CALLED

2004-10-13, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY NOT FIXED, IT IS A CHEVY 2500HD DURAMAX DIESEL. THE VEHICLE HAS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES FAILING TO STOP! WE HAVE TAKEN SAID VEHICLE TO, TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS, NEITHER COULD FIND PROBLEM AND CONTINUE TO TRY DIFFERENT PARTS. THE VEHICLE HAS A HYDRALIC POWER BOOSTER ON ORDER TO SEE IF THIS RECTIFY'S THE PROBLEM. WHEN THE BRAKES FAIL ITS LIKE PUSHING YOUR FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND MEETING FORCE, BY USING EXTREME FORCE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL YOU CAN BYPASS THE FORCE, HOWEVER THIS CAUSES A PANIC STOP.*AK

2004 Chevrolet W-Series questions

Does the 2004 Chevrolet W-Series have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2004 Chevrolet W-Series: Electrical System; Equipment. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Chevrolet W-Series?

Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2), Electrical System (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 2004 Chevrolet W-Series 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.