2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 182 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 98,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 2004 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, 3% of the 182 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 98,000 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.
“We own a 2004 Chevrolet suburban with approximately 50,000 current miles. We purchased the vehicle used at 20,000 miles. At some point after 36000 we started noticing a clunking in the steering column when we would turn the wheel. I an employed at a school and it has had to have this same problem repaired on 3 of it's 2004 Chevrolet 1500 suburbans, each with just over the 36,000 warranty mileage. Each cost about $370.00 to repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10284502, filed 2009-09, 40,000 miles“While driving at approximately 65 MPH on an interstate, the sun roof on my 2004 Chevrolet suburban ripped off narrowly missing the car following us. The sun roof was closed at time of the incident. Other than what sounded like an air leak, there was no warning or other indication of problems. The sun roof has rarely been opened since the car was purchased and definitely had not been opened in the past 2 years at least.”
NHTSA complaint #10406866, filed 2011-06, 178,100 miles“I own a 2004 Chevrolet suburban. The right hinge for the liftgate window has cracked and there is a possibility that when driving, the window could fall off if wind gets within the window and the hinges. Gm is ignoring any complaints on this even though they are all over the internet.”
NHTSA complaint #10356680, filed 2010-09, 76,000 miles“Back glass of the 2004 chevy suburban disengage from the vehicle. This is very dangerous it could come off while driving and strike another vehicle or worse it could fall on somebody causing serious injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #10328382, filed 2010-05, 98,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Chevrolet SUBURBAN 1500. The contact stated that the rear hatch would not open. The dealer stated that the actuator needed to be replaced. The contact notified the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000. Updated 04/20/16”
NHTSA complaint #10818148, filed 2016-01, 200,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10190934Jan 1, 2014Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more…
- 10190933Jan 1, 2014Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more…
- 10037570Apr 1, 2012Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm updated on 5/2/2012.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 11% |
| 2023 | 1 | 6% |
| 2011 | 18 | 23% |
| 2010 | 13 | 25% |
| 2009 | 8 | 15% |
| 2008 | 18 | 18% |
| 2007 | 29 | 15% |
| 2006 | 7 | 23% |
| 2005 | 4 | 4% |
| 2004 | 5 | 3% |
| 2003 | 14 | 8% |
| 2002 | 6 | 5% |
| 2001 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 3 | 4% |
| 1998 | 1 | 7% |
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 complaintsFuel system
6 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 Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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