2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 182 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,081miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the fuel system of the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, 3% of the 182 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,081 miles. 2 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.
“Vehicle gas gauge and odometer gauges clusters are not working this puts us in danger I did not know how much gas I need and how fast I was going this should be fixed by the manufacturer because it was a cluster defect”
NHTSA complaint #10993648, filed 2017-06, 65 miles“On tuesday, january 29, 2008, I was driving my 2004 Chevrolet suburban on I-285 in atlanta, ga. When the fuel pump failed. I-285 is an extremely congested , six lane wide, dangerous roadway. Sudden loss of power exposed me and 18 year old daughter to possible catastrophic vehicle collision. Although this vehicle has 130,000 miles, it is meticulously maintained to avoid just the very situation that happened. There was absolutely no warning of impending power loss. The vehicle was towed to dalton, ga. ( about 90 miles north of atlanta) and the fuel pump was replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10217965, filed 2008-02, 130,080 miles“2004 suburban with less than 65000 miles, cuts out driving at various speeds, sitting at traffic light, uphill or down hill. Vehicle gives no warning, no lights light up, just all of a sudden no power. Can start back up sometimes immediately, sometimes after several minutes. After researching online seems to be a common problem issue with the vehicle, called dealer and they said there is no recall even though it is obviously a safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10261344, filed 2009-03, 60,230 miles“It is very dangerous to fill the gas tank. Even with the rubber boot sealed against the neck, gasoline splashes out all over the ground. No fire yet. This happens after only a few gallons in put into a 31-gallon tank containing 8-10 gallons. It is very difficult and time consuming to fill this tank.”
NHTSA complaint #10175522, filed 2006-12, 170,000 miles“2004 suburban had leak in gas tank. Evap lines on top of fuel tank leaking gas over tank and on ground. Had lines replaced on dec.16, 2008 and leak has reappeared jan. 11, 2009.”
NHTSA complaint #10254826, filed 2009-01, 93,162 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 10209734Mar 22, 2022This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 10171878Jan 2, 2020This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 18% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 4% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 | 7 | 4% |
| 2005 | 5 | 5% |
| 2004 | 6 | 3% |
| 2003 | 14 | 8% |
| 2002 | 16 | 13% |
| 2001 | 13 | 14% |
| 2000 | 4 | 6% |
| 1999 | 4 | 5% |
| 1997 | 1 | 6% |
| 1996 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
84 complaintsBrakes
38 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsTires
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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