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Chevrolet Express 2500Model year report

2004 Chevrolet Express 2500 Problems

Complaints
8filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
64,750miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2004 Chevrolet Express 2500 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2004 Chevrolet Express 2500. The part named most often is brakes, with 3 complaints (38% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (3) and engine cooling (2). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 64,750 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 94 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 8 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Brakes: “I own a 2004 silverado 2500 hd with 26,500 miles on it. I had my truck serviced for speedometer that was not working and was told by karl chevy here in ankeny, ia that all of my rotors and brake pads needed to be replaced because of rust. Gm ought to fix my brakes for free, they need to recall. I am 61 and have owned a few automobiles and have never had to replace rotors with such low mileage. The majority of miles are highway. I have been in a rideshare pool using a metro van provided to our pool for the last four years as the main driver.”

NHTSA complaint #10299911, filed 2010-01, 26,500 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “Mysterious coolant leak. Reservoir is low and needs refilling often. Mechanic has performed pressure test to no avail. No coolant on ground at any point. No visible signs of leak. This began right after 2nd cracked flywheel was replaced. At the same time a lifter knock began as well. 1st flywheel was replaced at 103k (3k outside of extended warranty). 2nd flywheel replaced at 143k. Van is kept in mint condition, oil changed every 3k w/o fail. Vehicle seems to be in otherwise terrific condition. 1st and only owner. Date referred to is date of 2nd flywheel crack.”

NHTSA complaint #10336168, filed 2010-06, 103,000 miles

Engine cooling: “As I attempted to speed up in traffic, I heard a noise and the vehicle suddenly slowed down. I was able to get it off the highway on to a side road. Once there, it would not start. On closer inspection, I saw that the belt had come apart and off the pulley's. I had the van towed to my home and subsequently, fixed/replaced the belt. Since that time, I began to hear a low knocking, more so when I turned on the air conditioning. When it became louder on all gears and while parked, I took it to holler drivers mart, in winter park, fl. …”

NHTSA complaint #10447592, filed 2012-02, 15,500 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 21,000 and 115,000 miles.

0%0–1033%10–2517%25–500%50–750%75–10050%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 64,750 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2005200620103201220132016
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2004 Chevrolet Express 2500 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 94 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 94 bulletins →

Other model years of the Chevrolet Express 2500

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2010746,5000———Not enough data
2008742,1500———Not enough data
2007777,2260———Not enough data
20061356,5650———Not enough data
2005950,2240———Not enough data
2004864,7501———Not enough data
20031274,1620———Not enough data

All Chevrolet Express 2500 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2004 Chevrolet Express 2500 have?

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2004 Chevrolet Express 2500 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2004 Chevrolet Express 2500 is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 3 complaints (38% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 3.

Has the 2004 Chevrolet Express 2500 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2004 Chevrolet Express 2500 reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 64,750 miles and the middle half falls between 21,000 and 115,000 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.