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Seat beltsPart report

2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Seat belts Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
1%of 182 total for the year
Median mileage
75,250miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seat belts of the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, 1% of the 182 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,250 miles.

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 middle seat belt in 2nd seat, will neither retract nor pull out. It is completely stuck. The dealership will charge 263.00 to fix. We are unable to use that seat.”

NHTSA complaint #10217032, filed 2008-02, 61,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet SUBURBAN 1500. The contact stated the rear seat belt would not secure in the buckle housing. While attempting to fasten the safety belt, the receiver clasp fractured from the vehicle. In addition, the drivers safety belt would not remain secured in the buckle housing with very little force. The contact stated the vehicle had been repaired. The current and failure miles were 89,500.”

NHTSA complaint #10328053, filed 2010-04, 89,500 miles

Seat belts: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201111%
201024%
200753%
200626%
200522%
200421%
200342%
200023%
199923%
199817%
1995113%
1994333%

Other parts of the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500

Electrical system
84 complaints
Brakes
38 complaints
Steering
13 complaints
Vehicle speed control
11 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
10 complaints
Engine cooling
9 complaints
Tires
9 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints
Wheels
4 complaints
Engine
3 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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