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2004 Chevrolet Express Body and structure Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
10%of 21 total for the year
Median mileage
129,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2004 Chevrolet Express, 10% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 129,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The van was parked in my driveway stationary. It caught fire and proceeded to burn completely for unknown reasons. The website states this VIN number is not included in any recalls but the vehicle type has a recall listed that states it could be a fire hazard.”

NHTSA complaint #10904626, filed 2016-09, 150,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet Express g1500. The contact stated that the driver and passenger side double door hinges failed and the doors could not be opened. The dealer advised that the door hinges needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000 and the approximate failure mileage was 110,00.”

NHTSA complaint #10510924, filed 2013-05, 109,000 miles

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2021215%
2020318%
201819%
2016320%
2015113%
201218%
201118%
201017%
2009110%
200817%
200716%
200618%
2005522%
2004210%
200358%
2002814%
200124%
200078%
199969%
1998313%
1997310%

Other parts of the 2004 Chevrolet Express

Brakes
6 complaints
Fuel system
4 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Express

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology